There is a consistent structure to the pastoral care teams across the Prep and Senior Schools.
Form Teachers are the first point of call for any pastoral concerns with Heads of Year offering additional support. Together they are pivotal in providing all-round care for their Prep pupils and acting as a liaison between children, parents, school counsellors, prefects/mentors, staff and the Heads of the Prep School.
Form Teachers dedicate much of their form time to the personal wellbeing and development of our pupils and, where necessary, will organise for a particular child to see on the school guidance counsellors, arrange a buddy for a new child, or find a mentor from the Senior School to help a child through a particularly difficult time.
Access to the School Therapy Service is made via referral. Referrals can be made by parents to the Head of Year or pupils can refer themselves. Staff also occasionally flag pupils who may benefit from the therapy service. Parental consent is required for a child of any age to access the School Therapy Service. The Pastoral Assistant in the Senior School triages referrals and makes contact with parents to provide the full information including costs. The first therapy 2 sessions are free of charge and subsequent sessions are charged via the school fees invoice.
To enquire further about the service please contact your child's Head of Year or the Pastoral Assistant to the Seniors via the Seniors Office.