Sixth Form pastoral support provides holistic care for students’ well-being, bridging school and adulthood through dedicated tutors, mentorship, mental/emotional support (anxiety, relationships), attendance/behaviour help, and crucial guidance for university/careers, focusing on personal development, resilience, and future success beyond academics. It’s about ensuring students feel safe, supported, and prepared for their next steps through structured programmes, individual check-ins, and proactive interventions.
Key Components of Sixth Form Pastoral Support:
- Dedicated Tutors & Mentoring: Small tutor groups with a primary contact (tutor) for ongoing guidance and advocacy
- Wellbeing & Mental Health: Addressing anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, and general emotional health.
- Academic & Career Guidance: Helping with university applications, competitive courses (Oxbridge, Medicine), career paths, and higher education access.
- Personal Development: Fostering resilience, character, growth mindset, and general life skills, often through PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education).
- Attendance & Behaviour: Proactive interventions to address issues preventing stable routines and engagement
- Transition Support: A crucial bridge from secondary school to higher education or employment, focusing on independence and readiness.