Pastoral

care

We understand that every pupil is different. They learn in different ways and have different interests and areas of strength. Individual pupils also have different needs at different times. Our pastoral care strategy is geared towards helping each pupil discover where their particular talents lie and offering tailored support when they need it.

We have a highly personalised approach to meeting the academic, physical and emotional needs of every pupil. We use information and data from primary schools, our own assessments, national tests and from our meetings with pupils and their parents to make sure we know our pupils well and understand their individual needs.

A combination of outstanding learning and teaching, wide-ranging enrichment activities, regular opportunities for emotional and character development and an extensive programme of challenge and support enables us to maximise every pupil’s chance of success.

Year team system

The year team is responsible for ensuring the welfare of pupils. They work closely with parents and guardians to make sure a support structure is in place for every pupil.

At Laisterdyke Leadership Academy, pupils are members of form groups led by a team of form tutors. Whenever possible, form tutors remain with their year group to ensure consistency as pupils progress through the key stage, nurturing strong relationships with pupils and their families.

Each year group is overseen by a progress lead, who monitors pupils’ progress and engagement with the academy, and offers support as needed. Progress leads work in conjunction with the Head of Year, whose job is to ensure that all of the pupils in their year group are benefitting from the highest standards of pastoral care.

The pastoral team is also supported by a senior leader designated to their year group. The Assistant Principal (Pastoral) has overall responsibility for quality assuring and monitoring pastoral care.

We believe that all pupils must be enabled to feel safe in the academy. We offer a full programme of activities during morning registration time aimed at personal and pastoral development, as well as an assembly programme with visiting speakers and advice on healthy living.