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Pastoral care is focused on the tutor and the tutor group,
but at its heart lies good classroom teaching.
Pupils are placed in tutor groups that cover a wide range of ability. Each tutor group is placed
under the guidance of a Tutor who is responsible to a Year Tutor.
In the overall education of each pupil, the Form Tutor is very important. The Tutor is
directly responsible for the general welfare of the pupils in the group and for monitoring and
encouraging their academic progress. Much of this is done in Tutor time.
It is the Form Tutor, Head of Year or Mrs McGinnity, Assistant Headteacher, who should be
approached by parents wanting to discuss any aspect of their child's education. In any area of
concern we urge parents not to hesitate in contacting us. Where we have concerns, we will
certainly make sure that we contact parents. Appointments can be made to see the Form
Tutor or appropriate Year Tutor at any time.
We believe that it is possible to impose a firm but non-repressive discipline on a school
without tension. The start of this comes with good classroom teaching, from which pupils can
work purposefully and with interest. When difficulties occur, the pupil is supported by the
pastoral system and by the Individual Learning Department. We believe firmly in involving
parents in matters to do with pupils' behaviour and general progress.
The Headteacher is always happy to see parents and discuss questions and concerns with
them, but it is helpful if parents make appointments through the School Secretary. In
emergencies, appointments can be made at very short notice.
Parents are formally invited to meet staff twice in the first year, and at least once a year
thereafter.
   
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