The first point of contact for all pupils is their tutor. These members of staff see pupils every day and have a role in monitoring their academic progress as well as their personal well-being. Tutors are supported by a wider pastoral team which includes Heads of Year, the Director of Boarding, House Parents, the Health Centre nurses, the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator, the School Counsellor and the Deputy Head Pastoral.
The Heads of Year (HoYs) have overall responsibility for their tutor teams, an overview of pupil progress and the general welfare and behaviour of the group. HoYs are the 'keystone' pastoral leaders for pupils and frequently liaise between different departments and teams (including academic staff, boarding, individual needs, well-being etc.). This 'joined up' approach is important for identifying and supporting pupils' pastoral needs in the most effective way.
Boarders have an additional tutor or 'Florin'. These are members of the academic staff who meets with them once a week in the evening at a pre-arranged time. They are there to provide extra pastoral and academic support and advice.
