Oxfordshire school shares tips to build children's confidence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 20:48 · Archive

Cokethorpe School in Oxfordshire encourages children to develop independence and problem-solving skills alongside academic achievement.

As children settle back into school routines after the long summer, Cokethorpe School in Oxfordshire is encouraging them to develop independence and problem-solving skills. Amy Prior, deputy head of pastoral and wellbeing at the school, said that while academic achievement is important, helping children build confidence and problem-solving skills is a vital part of their overall development.

Ms Prior said good pastoral care means ensuring children know they have support when they need it, while also helping them develop the skills and confidence to navigate challenges themselves. She emphasised this approach is especially crucial during adolescence, when young people are managing changing friendships, emotions and the pressures of a digital world.

Ms Prior advocates for helping pupils understand the emotional and neurological changes they experience. She said understanding what is happening emotionally can make a real difference to how a young person responds to difficult situations. If young people can recognise that feeling anxious, uncertain or overwhelmed can be a natural response, they can begin to develop strategies to manage these feelings.

Cokethorpe School is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged four to 18. Founded in 1957, the school became co-educational in 1992 and is located on a 150-acre parkland estate.

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• Oxfordshire school shares tips to help children build confidenceAmy Prior, deputy head of pastoral and wellbeing at Cokethorpe School, said children should be encouraged to develop independence and problem-solving skills.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 20:42
• Oxfordshire school shares tips to help children build confidenceAmy Prior, deputy head of pastoral and wellbeing at Cokethorpe School, said children should be encouraged to develop independence and problem-solving skills.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 20:42

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