Pastoral and Wellbeing
We value students’ happiness and mental wellbeing extremely highly and joy is a key focus in all that we do. We embody this in everything: in lessons, co-curricular activities and form time. However, we know that things aren’t always easy as students navigate through teenage years, so we have wonderful support in place if things aren’t going quite right.
Tutors are the first port of call if a student is struggling – they see their tutees every day and can identify changes quickly. Always available for a one-to-one chat, tutors are the key person in each student’s daily life, supported by committed Heads of Year and the Director of Sixth Form.
There is an open door policy at the Wellbeing Hub, where students have access to the school nurses, the counsellor, and the chaplain. We can arrange wellbeing appointments, or counselling sessions dependent on need, with the aim of supporting students through any difficult periods of life.
Perhaps the greatest sense of wellbeing in teenage years comes from the group of friends you make. We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly Common Room where everyone is always welcome. We have no doubt that you will find a spot where you feel comfy and at ease with the company around you, and we have every faith that you will make friends for life in your two years with us.
Mental Health First Aid
As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we train between 20-30 Lower VI students each year as Mental Health First Aiders. There is always a huge amount of interest in this course, and by ensuring that our students are well-versed in first aid they can support each other, and alert staff if they have concerns about friends or peers.
