Pastoral Team
Deputy Principal
Our Deputy Principal oversees the discipline and academic progress of pupils.
Year Group Staff
|
Year |
Head of Year |
Deputy Head of Year |
School Counsellor |
Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
Claire Rose / Rhiain O'Malley |
Liz Ward / Doreen Boyle |
Julie Mason |
Alex Bonner |
|
8 |
Nigel Breakwell |
Glenda Forsyth |
Caroline Wallace/Liz Hadrys |
Alex Bonner |
|
9 |
Ross Nightingale |
Elaine Campbell |
Caroline Wallace/Liz Hadrys |
Dan Scallan |
|
10 |
Zoe Bradley |
Cheryle Hill |
Caroline Wallace/Liz Hadrys |
Karen Martindale |
|
11 |
Grantt De Kock |
Lesley Browning |
Caroline Wallace/Liz Hadrys |
Dan Scallan |
| Year | Director of Sixth Form | Sixth Form Manager | Counsellor |
Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Form | Ben Eley | Kaye Alexander | Caroline Wallace/Liz Hadrys | Dan Scallan |
Deputy Head of Year
We have five Deputy Heads of Year at Kingswood (see table above).
What is a Deputy Head of Year?
Deputy Heads of Year work with pupils to help them address barriers to learning. They bridge academic and pastoral support roles with the aim of ensuring that individual pupils engage more effectively in learning appropriately. Pupils of all ability levels can achieve, and Deputy Heads of Year target these pupils and help them identify and address what it is that gets in the way of their learning. These barriers can be wide ranging and often very personal to the individual pupil.
What is the purpose of Deputy Heads of Year?
The purpose of Deputy Heads of Year is to assist with:
- Social, emotional and behavioural problems
- Pupils experiencing organisational difficulties
- Pupils who need support with study skills/coursework
- Planning/revision/examination techniques
What do Deputy Heads of Year actually do?
The primary foci of Deputy Heads of Year :
- Developing coping strategies
- Small group work
- Raising aspirations
- Enhancing motivation
- Encouraging re-engagement in learning
Deputy Heads of Year will take into account the range of complex underlying issues that may impact negatively on learning and achievement. For example:
- Lack of confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Mental/Health issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Bullying
- Peer pressure
- Family issues/concerns
Secondary Outcomes
Contributing positively through a supportive relationship on:
Behaviour/Attendance
Emotional well being
More broadly, Deputy Heads of Year work in a multi-agency or professional context, through the CAF (common assessment framework) process. They have a significant role in helping schools address the five key outcomes of Every Child Matters.
Attendance Management
Our Attendance Management team monitor attendance and pastoral issues. They are the first point of contact for parents regarding attendance issues.
Attendance Administrator - Responsible for Years 7, 8 and 9 girls
Attendance Officer - Responsible for Year 9 boys and Years 10 and 11
Prospects
The Prospects (previously Connexions) team at Kingswood work closely with pupils during various sessions, particularly with Year 11 to guide them through choosing the right career path. For more information click here.
Information
If you have a query about your child, please telephone the individual teacher, form tutor or learning mentor for his/her year.
