At NCW, the health and well-being of our students is a top priority. We understand that sending your young person to a residential school can feel daunting, and we are committed to providing the highest level of care and support.
Our dedicated Health Care Team ensures that students receive the medical attention they need while at NCW. From everyday illnesses and ongoing medical conditions to physical therapy and mental health support, our team is here to help.
Meet Our Health Care Team:
School Nurse and Health Care Assistant
Julie – Nurse
Julie is our full-time, on-site nurse who plays a vital role in student care. Living on campus, she is available most of the time to support residential staff and key workers.
Heather – Health Care Assistant
Heather is based in the Wellbeing Hub and works full-time to support students’ health needs. With experience in the residential houses, she provides a familiar and reassuring presence.
Sports Therapist
Pete – Sports Therapist
Pete offers one-to-one, timetabled sports therapy tailored to each student’s needs. He also triages injuries referred through the Wellbeing Hub, ensuring students receive the right support.
Counsellor
Trudy – Counsellor
Trudy is available for one-to-one counselling sessions with students, offering a safe and supportive space to talk. She provides tailored emotional and mental health support, helping students navigate any challenges they may face.
Working with External Health Professionals
Our team collaborates closely with external healthcare providers, including:
Local GP practices in Worcester Students’ home GPs Eye specialists CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Other healthcare professionals
The Wellbeing Hub
We have a dedicated Wellbeing Hub, where students can rest and receive care if they feel unwell during the school day.
At NCW, we are committed to ensuring every student receives the care, support, and reassurance they need to thrive.
Catering and Diet
We recognise that diet play a crucial role in keeping our students healthy and well. During the week, breakfast is taken in the house – much like breakfast would be in any busy household. Everyone participates with getting breakfast ready and to the table before a busy day at school. Lunch and evening meals during the week is in the dining room, which is in a separate building on the campus, accessible from the houses and the main school building. Our catering team prepare nutritionally balanced colourful food to tempt all palates. The staff have been working with us for many years and know all of the students well, including their favourite meals! We are a proud to be a nut-free school and are able to cater for those with a food intolerance. We also support personal diet and lifestyle choices.
Activities
It goes without saying that being fit and active leads to healthy and happy students! We have a dedicated Activities Team that is incredibly experienced in providing a fun, full schedule to engage all students. From walks in the nearby beautiful Malvern Hill, acoustic archery, fire nights to trips off campus – students are kept busy
