Pastoral Care
The pastoral structure is crucial to the support given to our pupils. The form tutor is the first point of call for parents and pupils and each year group has a dedicated head of year.
We have small forms allowing us to know our pupils well and to give individual care. We are able to respond quickly to issues and are very supportive in our approach. There is close communication with parents and our pupils are nurtured in a caring environment.
We have three school counsellors and a school nurse who augment the pastoral care and support on offer. We also have a peer mentor scheme and use Tootoot where students can discuss problems anonymously.
Individualised Curriculum
We tailor the curriculum to individual needs and circumstances. Some Year 8 and 9 students have Learning Support in place of a second foreign language. We ensure that the most able students are fully challenged, for example through Separate Science GCSE for higher sets.
GCSE Preparation
Some students take fewer GCSEs where this is advantageous to the individual student. In lesson planning, the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of pupils are taken into account. A full description of our curriculum can be found in our Curriculum policy.
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