Wellbeing
Take root in a community
that supports every student.
Wellbeing Begins
with Belonging
Student wellbeing and pastoral care are at the heart of life at Rome International School (RIS). We believe children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and connected, which is why wellbeing is woven into every stage of the student journey.
Before students can rise, they need strong roots. At Rome International School, wellbeing provides that foundation. Through a caring community, trusted relationships, and personalised support, students develop the confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging that allow them to thrive in every aspect of school life.
As a proud member of Globeducate, RIS is committed to creating a safe, healthy learning environment where every student can flourish. Supporting wellbeing is one of Globeducate's three shared commitments, helping prepare young people to become global citizens who can shape the world.
Whole-School Commitment
to Wellbeing
Wellbeing is woven throughout every stage of school life at RIS. Every student knows their voice matters and that trusted adults are there to listen. Through dedicated pastoral care, regular reflection, and a whole-school commitment, we create a culture where every child feels heard, valued, and supported.
Twice a year, students from Years 2-13 complete age-appropriate wellbeing surveys, alongside staff surveys, helping us continually strengthen our approach. Our 12-member Wellbeing Team meets every half term to review priorities, respond to emerging needs, and guide wellbeing initiatives across the school.
Each term, our entire school community explores a shared wellbeing theme, with topics including belonging, empathy, emotional literacy, coping strategies, compassion, and gratitude.
RIS Wellbeing Programme Features
- Half-termly wellbeing assemblies
- Weekly wellbeing strategies shared with staff
- Regular staff training grounded in current wellbeing research
- Twice-yearly parent workshops tailored to different age groups and needs
- Kindness Counts Week, celebrated alongside Globeducate schools worldwide
- Student Wellbeing Ambassadors from Years 7–13 lead assemblies, support peers, and teach wellbeing strategies to younger students
- Dedicated Designated and Deputy Safeguarding Leads who support students and families, with ongoing training and oversight through
- Globeducate
- A confidential online platform for staff to raise safeguarding or wellbeing concerns
- Two school psychologists who work with individual students and groups each week
How We
Nurture Wellbeing
Early Years & Elementary School
Caring Adults
Class teachers and teaching assistants place children’s wellbeing at the heart of each day.
Personal, Social and Physical Education
Regular Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) lessons help children build emotional awareness, healthy habits, and positive relationships.
Calm Corners
Quiet classroom spaces help children regulate their emotions using simple, age-appropriate strategies.
Student Voice
Elected Student Council representatives share ideas directly with the school leadership team.
Celebrating Character
Weekly certificates recognise students who demonstrate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
Middle School & High School
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Leaders and Form Tutors provide personalised guidance and support throughout the school year.
Listening Centre
Students can drop in during break times to speak with members of the Wellbeing Team in a welcoming, supportive space.
Wellbeing Mailbox
A wellbeing mailbox and the student-created RUOK email provide safe, confidential ways for students to seek support or raise concerns.
Personal, Health, Social and Economic Education
Fortnightly PHSE lessons help students develop resilience, healthy relationships, and essential life skills.
Celebrating Community
Appreciation Cards and Termly Values Awards recognise kindness, character, and students who embody RIS values.
Student Voice
Student Council representatives meet regularly with school leadership to share ideas and help shape school life, including wellbeing initiatives.
Growing Well Together
Through Globeducate
As a proud member of the ICS School Cluster within the greater Globeducate network, RIS is part of an international community of educators who collaborate to share research, best practice, and innovative approaches that continually strengthen student wellbeing.
Body Confidence Programme
RIS has been a pioneer school in the development of Globeducate's Body Confidence Programme for students aged 12 to 14. Delivered across Globeducate British International and ICS schools in Europe, the programme helps students build self-confidence, develop a positive body image, and learn healthy strategies for managing the challenges of adolescence.
Through the Globeducate Wellbeing Committee, our teachers work alongside colleagues across the network to share ideas, learn from one another, and continue developing initiatives that support every student's wellbeing.
Wellbeing Webinars
Supporting wellbeing is a shared responsibility. Throughout the year, Globeducate offers expert-led wellbeing webinars for teachers and parents, providing practical guidance and the latest research to help children and young people thrive both in school and at home.
Recent webinar topics include:
- Prioritising Wellbeing in the
- Classroom and Beyond
- Emotional Literacy and Coping
- Strategies
- Body Confidence
A Community Where Every Child Thrives
Children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and connected. Experience the caring community that helps every student flourish at Rome International School.