Every child known, supported and cared for.

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Our Special Educational Needs team is led by the school's SENCo and works alongside class teachers, subject specialists and Learning Support Assistants. Support is tailored to the individual: strategies and classroom adaptations, targeted intervention, or one-to-one learning support where it is needed. Individual Pupil Passports are reviewed and updated regularly, and parents are involved at every stage.

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At Morna International College, we recognise that emotional wellbeing is essential to every student's happiness, personal development and academic success. Our School Counsellor provides a safe and supportive environment where students can talk openly, work through challenges and develop confidence and resilience.

Whether experiencing anxiety, friendship difficulties, personal challenges or simply needing someone to listen, students can access individual support tailored to their needs. Our counsellor also works closely with staff and families to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school community.

Meet Our School Counsellor

Samantha Strate | School Counsellor

With 14 years of experience in mental health and educational settings, Samantha brings extensive knowledge, compassion and expertise to her role at Morna International College. She holds a Master's degree in School Counselling from Kansas State University, USA, and is a member of the International School Counseling Association (ISCA).

Samantha's approach is tailored to each student, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), art-based activities, bibliotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy, psychoeducation and mindfulness. Passionate about creating a welcoming, non-judgemental space, Samantha focuses on building trusting relationships, developing emotional resilience and equipping students with practical strategies to navigate life's challenges.

Through her work with students, families and staff, she helps foster a caring school environment where every young person feels heard, valued and supported.

At Morna, every student benefits from a strong pastoral support structure, ensuring they are known, valued and supported throughout their school journey.

In EYFS and Primary, class teachers provide daily pastoral care, working closely with their Heads of Section to support each child's individual needs and wellbeing.

In Secondary, every student has a dedicated form tutor, supported by the Heads of Key Stage 3 and 4, the Head of Sixth Form and the Assistant Head of Secondary responsible for Behaviour and Culture. Our Coordinator for Wellbeing provides additional guidance, working closely with the wider pastoral and safeguarding teams.

Our relatively small class sizes, excellent staffing ratios and close relationships with families allow us to recognise concerns early and respond promptly. Pastoral care at Morna is not simply the responsibility of one department; it is an integral part of everyday school life.

At Morna International College, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student feels protected, valued and listened to.

All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our procedures ensure that concerns are recognised, reported and addressed promptly. We work closely with families and external professionals where necessary to protect and support our students.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Morna has three Designated Safeguarding Leads, providing dedicated safeguarding support across Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

Our DSLs are specially trained to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, coordinate appropriate support and ensure that concerns are handled sensitively and in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.

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  Siân Griffiths

  Head of Early Years Foundation Stage

  Designated Safeguarding Lead, EYFS

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  Fiona Robertson

  Head of Primary

  Designated Safeguarding Lead, Primary

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  Julie Alford

  Head of Academic Organisation

  Designated Safeguarding Lead, Secondary

  Coordinator for Wellbeing and Protection

Raising a Safeguarding Concern

Students, parents and carers are encouraged to contact any member of our safeguarding team if they have concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

Students may also approach any trusted member of staff, who will ensure that their concerns are passed to the appropriate safeguarding lead.

All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively, with appropriate confidentiality.

For further information, please refer to our Whole School Safeguarding Policy, available in the School Policies and Documents section of our website.