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befits a small school, attention to the needs of the individual is
a reality and not an empty phrase. Throughout the School, staff and
pupils know and understand each other and this helps the development
of responsibility and mutual respect.
The Form Tutor plays an essential part in this process, using the weekly
tutor period as an opportunity to build up a working relationship with
each child and maintaining a close watch on his progress and general
welfare. Problems may be referred on to the relevant Year Head who
has a vital role to play in the developing life of each child. Both
the Deputy Head and the Head take a direct interest in pastoral support
and guidance. Parental contact is encouraged and the homework diary
is one means by which communication can be maintained.
Effort and individual results are closely monitored and performance
is discussed at regular staff meetings. Improved effort and performance
are recognised through a code of conduct incorporating merit marks,
Certificates of Achievement and public recognition as one means of
boosting confidence and rewarding achievement.
Parents are encouraged to contact the School to discuss issues of mutual
concern, as the home-school partnership is highly valued at North Cestrian.
Grades are sent home regularly and there are twice yearly reports following
internal school examinations. There are annual parents' consultation
evenings for each year group. In addition, special events are organised
to deal with wide-ranging issues such as GCSE Options and University
Entrance.
Head of Juniors - Mr M Sharpe
Head of Year 10 - Mr M Whittam
Head of Year 11 - Mr A Boswell
Heads of 6th Form - Mr R Horridge
The School is very aware of its responsibilities in the field of Pastoral
Care and believes that success here helps ensure the growing confidence
and self-belief that ensures each child really does succeed to the
best of his or her potential. We believe that success in this area
comes from a positive and supportive attitude but recognise that such
action which permeates our daily life needs to be reinforced by clearly
defined policies and procedures. To this end, there are clear school
rules and policies on Bullying, Discipline, Child Protection, Drug
Abuse, Pupil Health and the like alongside a simple procedure for making
a complaint should such be necessary. |
