Pastoral Care

We have developed a Belonging Framework which is the foundation of how we build relationships, how we teach, how we lead, and how we work together. It shapes the daily experience of every pupil, every member of staff, and every family in our community.

Pastoral Care is designed in such a way to ensure that all pupils feel that they belong. They are individually known, valued and supported by all staff to ensure they maximise their progress throughout  their journey. Our team ensure that pupils feel they are included and empowered to be an important part of our community. It also means that pupils are challenged through an ongoing dialogue about their participation and progress as they aspire to be more.

The Head of School is assisted in the planning and delivery of pastoral care by a team of staff.

Senior Leadership Team have the strategic overview for all pupils in the College. The Senior Leadership Team ensure that pupils receive the support they require to progress academically and socially. 

Head of Learning have a strategic overview of their year group supporting children’s progress academically and socially. Heads of Learning manage Learning Coaches and Form Tutors to ensure all pupils receive the support they need. 

Learning Coaches are non-teaching members of staff who support children pastorally throughout their journey at the College. 

Form Tutors are the first point of contact for pupils to review their academic progress and provide support both academically and socially.

Attendance Team provide support to pupils and families in breaking down barriers to attending school. The Attendance Team works in conjunction with all of the above roles.

The College Day

The College Day begins at 8.30am with Lesson 1 beginning at 8.40am. Academic Review takes place for 30 minutes in the middle of each day (where are we now) and it is an opportunity for staff and pupils to spend time with Form Tutors to monitor the progress pupils are making.

It is an opportunity for Form Tutors to get to know their pupils in a pastoral setting and to develop a holistic view of all aspects of the pupil’s life.

The role of the Form Tutor is central to the smooth running of College routines and for the best possible education and care of pupils. They are the daily point of contact with the pupils and have a unique opportunity to shape and mould their form in tune with the ethos and vision of the College community.

A daily uniform and appearance check is carried out to ensure the highest of standards are maintained. Assembly is a weekly timetabled event for every year group.

Academic Review

Academic Review takes place for 30 minutes in the middle of the day and is integral to the delivery of effective pastoral care.

It is an opportunity for Tutors to get to know their pupils in a pastoral setting and to develop a holistic view of all aspects of the pupil’s life. Tutors are the daily point of contact with the pupils and have a unique opportunity to shape and mould their form  to create a sense that they belong to the FFET Community.

Assemblies: 

An assembly rota is distributed in September. A Senior Member of staff will lead an assembly regularly. It is expected that
Tutors and pupils will actively contribute to assemblies throughout the year. The Assembly themes are listed in the College
Calendar in this handbook together with the key values focus for the half term.

At EPC, we firmly believe that supporting pupils to enjoy positive mental health and well-being is a whole staff  responsibility.

Furthermore, we strive to educate our young people about mental health and emotional well-being, removing the stigma sometimes relating to mental illness. We offer a graduated response to need when supporting young people whose mental health and well-being requires some extra support.