Pastoral

Our pastoral care system has a horizontal approach based on year groups. Heads of Year and Assistant Heads of Year work closely with their form tutor team to ensure that we get to know every student. Students are individually valued and well-supported. Form tutors see their tutor groups twice a day so they should be the first point of contact for parents and carers who have any concerns. Heads of Year and Assistant Heads of Year have overall responsibility for the efficiency and effectiveness of their form tutor teams. They should be the point of contact for parents and carers who have more serious concerns about a student’s overall conduct, effort or academic progress. Our pastoral care system aims to promote responsible behaviour and respect for ourselves and each other. We are committed to a positive approach and, whenever possible, praise and rewards are used to motivate and encourage students. There is a clear code of conduct which students are expected to follow at all times and this is underpinned by appropriate sanctions.