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Pastoral Structure

The Pastoral Care of the individual pupil is our prime concern and while all staff contributes to the caring ethos of our school, there are a number of specialised roles within the Pastoral Care structure.

The Pastoral Care system is co-ordinated by a Vice-Principal.

Each class group of approximately 25 pupils has a Class Tutor and each year group has a Year Head.

The Class Tutor has daily contact with the class, delivers the Pastoral Care programme and has an overview of each student’s progress. He/she liaises regularly with subject teachers and monitors the students’ work, behaviour and well-being.

The Year Head has overall responsibility for the Pastoral Care of the pupils in the year group, working closely with Class Tutors and preparing a programme relevant to the needs of the pupils in that year.

In addition, a Senior Teacher oversees one section of the school - Junior (Years 8-10), Middle (Years 11-12) and Senior (Years 13-14). This role involves primarily support for Year Heads and Tutors within the section and general monitoring of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and academic progress.

Each class in Years 8-11 has prefects who act as role models for younger pupils, provide another channel of communication between pupils and school staff. They are an invaluable asset in the care of the pupils and they give practical assistance throughout the school year.