Wellbeing

We pride ourselves on the high standard of our pastoral care.  Each form has no more than 20 pupils with a member of staff attached as a Form Tutor, who sees pupils in their form daily, takes form periods and delivers the PSHE programme in weekly sessions.

Each pupil meets with their Form Tutor on a one-to-one basis every half-term.  The Form Tutor is the member of staff who will get to know your child most quickly and will support them throughout their time in the Senior School.

Overseeing this system are two Heads of School, supported by the Deputies to Heads of School. The Heads of School report to the Deputy Head (Pastoral).

• Mr Jake Rowell, Head of Lower School (Year 7 & Year 8)
• Mrs Jenny Shillaw, Head of Upper School (Year 9, Year 10 & Year 11)
• Mrs Katie Hastings, Deputy to Heads of School
• Mrs Jenny Knott, Deputy to Heads of School

The Form Tutor acts as an academic tutor, reading through reports with their students and helping them to set targets so that they learn to evaluate their own performance critically.  We track each pupil's progress throughout their school career so that we can match potential closely to achievement.

We have a dedicated counsellor, who provides support to pupils, parents and staff.  This may take the form of parent sessions, pupil groups or tutor sessions, one-to-ones or working with particular families where there is a need.  It provides support to ensure the mental wellbeing of all those involved in the St Gabriel’s community.

"Since my daughter started at St Gabriel’s her confidence has grown considerably, she is more resilient and comfortable in her own skin. The school has supported her on this journey and has been proactive in identifying opportunities to help her develop."

CURRENT PARENT