30 Sep 2024
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Chiswick School's pastoral support structure
The aim of our pastoral structure is to ensure that every child achieves to and beyond potential and enjoys their time at Chiswick School. We know that students need support and guidance to fulfil their full potential. Students’ daily care and welfare is supported through the work of the school’s Tutor teams, led by a Learning Coordinator and a Deputy Learning Coordinator. The important work of the pastoral team helps the school to develop well-rounded students who will contribute to a positive school ethos.
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What our Form Tutors do
Each Year group of 240 students is led by a Learning Coordinator and is divided into 8 form tutor groups of approximately 30 students. Each tutor group is led by a designated Form Tutor and this tutor will normally remain with the students as they progress through the school.
Tutors meet their tutor group every morning to:
- take the register (the afternoon registration is taken during the last lesson of the day)
- hand out information and notices
- check on students’ readiness for learning
- check uniform and equipment
- follow up on any issues of behaviour, punctuality or attendance
- encourage participation in extra-curricular activities
- lead the Tutor Group in personal development activities and reading
Each tutor will support the learning and personal development needs of each child in their Tutor Group and is the first point of contact between school and home. The tutor is responsible for tracking student progress, attendance, achievement and behaviour and providing guidance and advice when required.
What our Learning Coordinators do
Learning Coordinators promoting learning, safeguarding, health and well-being of all students. The pastoral Team provide advice and guidance to students on issues related to their education, personal, social and emotional development; in order that every student participates fully and gains the maximum benefit from everything the school has to offer.
- Each year team is led by a Learning Coordinator and their role is to;
- Coordinate the work of the tutor team
- Monitor progress & attainment
- Offer guidance regarding curriculum choice
- Monitor instances of poor behaviour and sanction appropriately
- Celebrate and reward positive behaviour
- Co-ordinate celebration/culture of achievement
- Co-ordinate morning registration programme in readiness for learning
- Ensure that high standards are maintained, respected and upheld by all
What our Deputy Learning Coordinators do
Each Year group will also have a Deputy Learning Coordinator who will support and deputise for the Learning Coordinator. They will have will also take the lead on supporting with attendance and punctuality in the year group.