PASTORAL CARE & WRAP AROUND CARE
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Award-Winning Wellbeing Support for Every Child
At the heart of Denstone College Prep School's pastoral system lies our unwavering belief that every child's happiness and wellbeing are paramount. Our award-winning Health and Wellbeing Centre exemplifies our commitment to nurturing the whole child.
Dedicated Form Teacher Support
Every pupil is placed with a form teacher who serves as their pastoral tutor, playing a crucial role in daily school life:
- Personal mentor monitoring academic and personal progress
- First point of contact for parents, fostering close communication
- Educational guide supporting both learning and emotional development
- Community builder creating supportive classroom environments
This teacher-pupil relationship forms the foundation of our close-knit, supportive school community.
Comprehensive Pastoral Care Team
Our extensive and diverse pastoral team dedicates itself to nurturing every aspect of pupil development:
Multi-Disciplinary Support Network:
- Form teachers - daily pastoral guidance
- Wellbeing teachers - specialized emotional support
- Prep Pastoral Lead - coordinating care strategies
- Head of Pre-Prep - early years expertise
- Head of Prep - senior school preparation
- Medical team - health and wellness care
- School counsellor - professional mental health support
Together, they create a supportive environment where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to thrive.
Unique House System: Building Belonging
Pastoral care extends beyond the classroom through our distinctive House system:
Three Houses Create Family Communities:
- Cedars House
- Beeches House
- Oaks House
Each House includes pupils from all year groups, creating smaller families within our larger school community. House leadership structure:
- Head of House - dedicated staff member providing guidance
- Prep 6 House Captains - pupil leaders developing responsibility
- Cross-year mentoring - older pupils supporting younger ones
This system encourages leadership development, responsibility, and healthy competition, enhancing every child's school experience.
Award-Winning Health & Wellbeing Centre
Our award-winning Health and Wellbeing Centre provides:
- Professional medical care during school hours
- Mental health support through qualified counsellors
- Wellbeing programmes promoting emotional resilience
- Health education teaching lifelong wellness habits
- Crisis support when children need immediate help
Recognition of excellence in student wellbeing demonstrates our commitment to holistic child development.
Wrap Around Care
Flexible childcare solutions support modern family life with extended school hours:
Daily Schedule:
- 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday during term time
- Available for all children in Pre-Prep and Main Prep
- Professional supervision throughout extended hours
After-School Programme Structure:
- 4pm - 5pm: After-school clubs (pre-bookable at term start)
- 5pm - 6pm: Prep time or quiet reading with teacher supervision
- Flexible options accommodating family schedules
Seamless childcare ensures parents can balance work commitments while children enjoy enriching activities and academic support.
Collaborative Community Approach
Parents, pupils, and teachers collaborate seamlessly, ensuring each child's experience is:
- Joyful and engaging - fostering love of learning
- Academically excellent - building strong foundations
- Emotionally supportive - developing resilience and confidence
- Socially enriching - creating lasting friendships
- Individually tailored - meeting unique needs and talents
Individual Attention & Personal Growth
Our comprehensive pastoral approach ensures every pupil receives:
- Individual attention from dedicated staff members
- Personal care addressing unique developmental needs
- Academic support helping children reach their potential
- Emotional guidance building self-confidence and resilience
- Social development through house activities and peer relationships
Formative years support creates confident, well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.