Pastoral Support Workers

You're never on your own here

School isn't just about lessons — it's about feeling okay while you're learning. That's what our Pastoral Support team is here for.

Who's who

• Your tutor — your first port of call, every time
• Your Head of Achievement — oversees your whole year group and steps in when things need a bit more support than your tutor can give alone, backed by a senior leader in school
• Pastoral Support Workers — a team who work across the whole school, helping students manage big feelings and stay on track

Feeling overwhelmed? We've got spaces for that

Sometimes school (or life) feels like a lot. That's completely normal, and we've got a few ways we help:

• Regulation kits in the classroom — tools your teacher can use to help you calm down and refocus without having to leave the room, so you don't miss out on learning
• Regulation Stations — if you need a bit more space than the classroom can give you, this is a dedicated area with a Pastoral Support Worker to help you reset.  Your teacher will let you know if you need to visit this space.
• Wellbeing Room -  This is by appointment only with our Pastoral Support Workers so that they can dedicate time properly to helping rather than unannounced visits.
• The Inclusion Room — a quiet space if you need time to reflect or just get away from a busy classroom for a bit. You'll still be supported to keep up with your work while you're there.  Again, your teacher will let you know if you need to visit this space.  You will have received a warning first in class if this is likely.

None of these are punishments — they're just support, whenever you need it, for however long you need it.

Bottom line

If something's bothering you — big or small — tell your tutor, or ask to speak to your Head of Achievement or a Pastoral Support Worker. That's exactly what they're there for.