Pastoral Care

Pastoral care at SCHS is an integral part of our educational provision, not an add-on. We believe girls excel when they feel happy, confident and secure in their relationships, which is why we foster a strong “family” ethos across the school. Each pupil is valued and supported, and this nurturing environment enables them to flourish in every aspect of school life.

Our Assistant Head (Pastoral) oversees all pastoral matters, ensuring personalised care for each pupil. Collaboration with parents is essential, and we work closely together to support wellbeing, promote healthy relationships, and instil our values of kindness, respect, integrity and compassion.

Each Head of Year guides their cohort from Year 7 through to Year 11, with specialist tutors in the Sixth Form, ensuring continuity of care and a deep understanding of each pupil’s needs.

Tutors are responsible for the day-to-day pastoral care of pupils in their form, understanding each pupil as an individual, including their character, strengths, preferences, and circumstances, such as medical needs, family situations and learning support profiles. Tutors encourage and monitor academic progress alongside wellbeing, promoting good attendance, punctuality, conduct and appearance. They serve as the primary point of contact with parents.