Pastoral Support

The school is organised on a form basis with form teachers responsible for the day-to-day care of girls. 

Your form tutor is often your go-to person in school. They're there every morning during registration, so you'll definitely get to know each other. They're a great source of support and advice throughout your time at school. If you ever need help or guidance, they're the ones to ask. And if they can't help, they'll steer you in the right direction. 

Head of Year 
Head of Years co-ordinate the pastoral work with individual form teachers and meet regularly with the Deputy Head (Pastoral) to evaluate girls’ progress, support individuals, and discuss any causes for concern.  

Our Heads of Year are based in their office along the ‘Student Support’ corridor or for Year 12 and 13,in the Sixth Form Centre. They are available for students to see most days, or you can contact them via email or Teams. 

We have two Student Support Officers, Mrs Payne and Mrs Lonsdale and a Student Support Administrator, Mrs Dutton. They provide personalised support to students facing academic and emotional challenges. 

Our Student Support Officers can help students with mental health issues, offering a compassionate ear and connecting them with appropriate resources and external support services when needed. They also offer personalised guidance and assistance to students experiencing academic difficulties, emotional issues, or social challenges. 

Our Mrs Dutton, Student Support Administrator is great at connecting you with the correct person who can provide the right level of support within the pastoral team or pointing you in the right direction around the school.  

We are based along the Student Support corridor and have a newly refurbished Student Support office with a comfortable side room for students to have time out and for discreet conversations.  

Please contact the team via [email protected] 

The School Counsellors- provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for the students to talk about their emotional challenges and concerns. The Counsellors will help students to develop a better understanding of themselves, of others and cope with personal issues and mental health concerns. There is a Counsellor available during school hours every day during term time and they are contactable via email [email protected]

The Learning Support Team is a dedicated team within the school focused on ensuring that students receive the assistance they need to succeed academically.  

Their primary role involves providing personalised assistance to students with diverse learning needs, including those with learning disabilities, language barriers, or other challenges that may impact their academic progress. We have experience supporting students with: 

- ADHD 

- SEMH Difficulties 

- Cognition and Learning needs  

- Communication and Interaction difficulties (including ASD),  

- Sensory and Physical disability  

The team collaborates with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies, ensuring that students receive consistent and coordinated assistance both in and out of the classroom.  

Please contact learning supporting via [email protected]. 

Matron plays a vital role in the school community, offering both practical care and emotional support to students. As a trusted figure, they're often the initial contact for those seeking assistance. Matron ensures students feel safe and supported throughout the day. 

Please contact learning supporting via [email protected]. 

Our School Social Worker, Laura Mitchell, helps students with complex needs including personal and academic situations and offering one-on-one support. Laura assists families by connecting them with external resources and providing guidance. Overall, they act as a bridge between the school, home, and community to help students succeed. 

Please contact learning supporting via [email protected]. 

Mental Health Specialist – Psychotherapist Miranda Spackman facilitates support of social, emotional and mental health within the school. As a qualified Senior Mental Health Lead, Miranda supports with strategy and provides consultations with staff, parents and students. This includes wellbeing assessments, one to one, group work, evidence-based training and supervision.