KEY PERSONNEL

Whilst keeping accurate records and ensuring the smooth running of the House is an essential element of the role, much of what a House Master or House Mistress does is unquantifiable. It is about building strong relationships with each of the pupils in their care, spending time with them and guiding them through the challenges they face in these important years. They aim to develop a House environment that inspires a love of learning; encourages independence of thought; insists on good manners and gets pupils to appreciate the positive effect that their actions can have on others.

All Teachers in the Upper School have a role as a House Tutor in one of the Houses as part of the broader House Pastoral Team that supports the HMs in their roles. All House Tutors play a role in the supervision and running of the House during the course of a week (including eating meals with boarders and day pupils, helping with running evening prep and activities, and helping to facilitate House discussion meetings).

Dr Rachel Gregory is our School Psychologist and joined the school in the Summer Term 2022. Dr Gregory leads parenting workshops and programmes, group programmes for pupils to promote resilience, and training for staff on developing their own pastoral care of pupils. Through the School’s pastoral system, she advises, consults and supports staff and parents in addition to providing support to pupils individually and in small groups.

As part of the wider Pastoral team the School Counsellor, Ms. Lauren Liu, works with the HMs to ensure pupils are receiving the highest level of pastoral support. The School Counsellor helps pupils in the areas of academic achievement, career and social / emotional development, assisting the wider Pastoral team to ensure today’s pupils become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. Pupils are able to self-refer, or alternatively, parents and staff can refer pupils through the HM in order to see the School Counsellor.