Pastoral Care
Welcome to Pastoral Care
Mrs M Cooney
Our aim is to support the wellbeing, personal development and overall happiness of every pupil in our care. We work to ensure that each student feels safe, valued and understood, and that any individual needs are recognised and supported. All pupils will be given equal opportunities to thrive, build confidence and achieve their full potential within our school community.
The College has a long tradition of commitment to pastoral care and places great emphasis on the moral and social welfare and the development of our pupils.
Through our pastoral care, we nurture all aspects of our pupils’ intellectual, physical, mental and cultural needs by creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment. This enables them to thrive and realise their full potential.
There is a close working relationship between the academic structure of the College and the members of staff involved in pastoral care as we believe that effective pupil support is dependent on the contribution of all members of staff. There is a Vice-Principal responsible for pastoral care together with a Head of Pastoral Care and a team of teaching staff involved in the Pastoral and Form System. A school nurse is on site to assist with pupils’ medical issues.
Approximately 55 tutor groups meet each morning providing staff and pupils with the opportunity to establish a relationship which allows tutors to:
Gauge the general welfare and demeanour of our young people
Show interest in their progress
Offer guidance and encouragement
Build a sense of community within the College
Coming to Methody has made me feel like I've joined a really big family. I love it here.
zaha imam, junior school pupil
