The Team consists of:

• Miss J Gorman - Head of Pastoral Care

The Designated Teacher for Child Protection and has responsibility for the School’s Pastoral Care System.

• Deputy Head of Pastoral Care

Deputy Head of Pastoral Care and Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection

• Miss L Geddes, Mrs A McClelland

Pastoral Care Assistants

• A Counsellor from Family Works is available for pupils one morning a week.
• In addition, the School employs a full-time Pupil Counsellor who is available between 9.00am to 3.30pm.

Duties of the Pastoral Care Team

The duties include:

• Counselling and supporting pupils
  • A member of the Pastoral Care Team is available to talk to pupils each morning before registration and at lunchtime.
  • Notices displayed around the School inform pupils about these arrangements and give details of the location of the Pastoral Care Office.
  • The Pastoral Care Team is introduced to incoming Year 8 pupils and their parents during the Induction Evening (June) and it meets with the pupils on Induction Day (Autumn Term).
  • Pupils who have suffered bereavement during the School Year are given particular support by the Pastoral Care Team who also liaise closely with the pupils’ families.
  • The Team has a key role to play in developing and implementing anti-bullying strategies.
  • The Pastoral Care Team gives support to any pupils in the School who are Young Carers.
  • The Team gives guidance to pupils on matters of personal safety in the community. This guidance is delivered through Assemblies or through Year Group meetings.
  • Liaison with all relevant outside agencies as required.