At PMGHS we understand that every learner is unique, learns in different ways and possesses different areas of strength. Pupils have different needs at different times. Pastoral care in our school supports the personal development of our pupils and offers support based on individual needs.

Our Pastoral support strives to ensure that the personal, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every student is met.

Pastoral System

The Pastoral Team are responsible for ensuring the welfare of students and supporting their personal development. They work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to ensure a support structure is in place for every student.

Every student is assigned to a form led by a form tutor. The form tutor is the first point of contact.  They will make sure the Head of Year and the Pastoral Manager is regularly updated on any issues that are preventing pupils from learning.

The Pastoral team is made up of a Pastoral Manager and Heads of Year for each year group. In addition to this an SLT member oversees the pastoral provision in the school.

Pastoral role

1. To meet regularly with pupils in their form, either singly or in groups, scheduled or unscheduled for the purpose of:
   1. Monitoring the academic progress of the pupils by discussing progress indicators (in line with the schools Intervention Protocol) /weekly reports / reports with them.
   2. Monitoring the social progress of their pupils
   3. Supporting the pupils with emotional needs and identifying unmet needs.
   4. Ensuring that achievements and successes are noted on the system and that these are discussed with the pupils.
   5. Encouraging pupils to assess themselves and their progress and to set themselves achievable goals both in and out of school (utilising pages in Pupil Planners).
2. As a result of all the above the Form Tutor will be able to provide an informative report to parents which reflects clearly their knowledge of the pupils.
3. Heads of Year will be responsible for requesting, circulating and collecting information for special reports on their pupils, when appropriate.
4. Form Tutors will attend weekly meetings with their Head of Year to discuss the pastoral provision and the needs of individual pupils.
5. By developing all these aspects of pastoral care the Form Tutor and Heads of Year will be able: –
   1. To keep Pupil Team regularly informed as to successes and potential areas of concern amongst their pupils.
   2. To compile references or reports on individuals if requested to do so.
   3. To deliver the PRSHE to their form, following the agreed programme of study.