Pastoral Care
Students starting in September and January begin
with a comprehensive induction programme, which
ensures they have a chance to familiarise
themselves with their new surroundings, talk to
staff and understand their subject choices and
timetable. This provides a relaxing but fun start
to their course. It is especially important to us
that boarding students aim to arrive for the
induction period, which helps them to settle into
their new surroundings.
At quarterly intervals throughout the year students
will sit tests in various subjects. The results are
then collated and sent to parents, along with
comprehensive reports that are sent out twice a year.
This allows the Course Director to review each
individual’s progress and ability and keeps parents
updated on their child’s development.
We recognise that the culture and environment in which our students study is extremely important in helping them achieve their potential; this is true outside as well as inside the class room. Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor, who will be one of the senior teachers in the College. The Personal Tutor meets regularly with the student and monitors his or her academic progress and guides each student through their university applications. They are also on hand to give support and advice about any non academic issues which may arise. The Personal Tutor communicates regularly with parents and guardians. Furthermore, all senior staff in the College including the Principal, Vice Principal and Head of Boarding provide an open door policy, making themselves accessible to the student body.
In addition to tutorial support, our Student Liaison Officer provides a dedicated service for students, assisting with banking arrangements, flights, and general information as well as offering invaluable emotional support. Occasionally, there may be an issue that a student prefers to discuss in complete confidentiality and this is offered by the School Counsellor. Finally, our School Nurse is available every morning to attend to any students who are unwell, or who may need to discuss any health issues. All boarders are registered with a local NHS medical centre that is adjacent to the Queens Building.
We recognise that the culture and environment in which our students study is extremely important in helping them achieve their potential; this is true outside as well as inside the class room. Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor, who will be one of the senior teachers in the College. The Personal Tutor meets regularly with the student and monitors his or her academic progress and guides each student through their university applications. They are also on hand to give support and advice about any non academic issues which may arise. The Personal Tutor communicates regularly with parents and guardians. Furthermore, all senior staff in the College including the Principal, Vice Principal and Head of Boarding provide an open door policy, making themselves accessible to the student body.
In addition to tutorial support, our Student Liaison Officer provides a dedicated service for students, assisting with banking arrangements, flights, and general information as well as offering invaluable emotional support. Occasionally, there may be an issue that a student prefers to discuss in complete confidentiality and this is offered by the School Counsellor. Finally, our School Nurse is available every morning to attend to any students who are unwell, or who may need to discuss any health issues. All boarders are registered with a local NHS medical centre that is adjacent to the Queens Building.
