At some stage, most people in school become involved with the
pastoral side of school life. We hope our system works well because
of good relations and frequent personal contacts, including sound
staff/pupil relationships. This area of the School's work is
led by the Deputy Head, Mr Wardle, and many staff (not
just academic staff) and pupils put in great efforts in this regard
on behalf of the school community. The preservation of a warm,
caring, friendly and ordered setting for our main activities is
vital.
Form Teachers- each boy is placed in a form
unit under the supervision and direction of a Form Teacher. He or
she is the key member of staff with responsibility for your son. In
addition to routine function, they act as a channel for information
between school, home and the boys. Knowing the boys individually is
very important and time is set aside for one-to-one interviews. The
general atmosphere and tone of the classes and form bases depend on
the Form Teachers and they should be the first contact for parents
who have a concern about their son.
Year Heads- each group has its own Year Head
who has oversight of the pastoral care, discipline and academic
progress of all the boys in that particular cohort.
They correlate standards and deal with more serious problems of
behaviour, academic work or personal difficulties and support form
teachers, pupils and parents when needed.
Head of Year 7: Mr P Davidson
Head of Year 8: Mrs H M Baker
Head of Year 9: Mr R M Harrison
Head of Year 10: Mr K G Brace
Head of Year 11: Mr K M Hiepko
Head of Sixth Form: Mr C C Joseph
Heads of Section - the Lower School (Years 7-9) and Middle
School (Years 10-11) each have a Head of Section, who has
overarching responsibility for the pastoral welfare and academic
development of boys in that part of the School
Head of Lower School: Mr R M Harrison
Head of Middle School: Mr K M Hiepko
The Heads of Section, in addition to acting as Head of Year to
one of the relevant groups, work with Form Tutors and Year Heads to
ensure that boys are making progress (both intellectual and
personal) during these particular two/three years of their school
life. The Head of Section will also take part in the resolution of
serious pastoral and disciplinary issues, and will regularly
discuss matters pertaining to their section of the School and its
future development with the Deputy Headmaster, Mr
Wardle, and Headmaster, Mr Britton.
The School does not permit or condone in any way or form
corporal punishment.
The Headmaster- Mr P J Britton, has, of course,
overall responsibility and is also Child Protection Officer for the
School. He is always informed of serious matters relating to the
welfare of the boys in school. He does his very best to be
availalable to both boys and parents who might wish to speak to him
on a pastoral issue.
School Counsellor- We are fortunate to have the
services of Mrs Christine Edge who, as School Counsellor, is
available to talk to pupils who need advice and support or where
Form Teachers, Year Heads or Heads of Section feel she can offer
her additional skills in dealing with difficult situations boys may
face.
School Nurses- the school Nurses, Gill Grundy
and Helen Hodgkins area tremendous asset to the School's effort to
provide for the boys' welfare. Not only are they the first port of
call for the various ailments and injuries the boys suffer, but are
also professional and greatly trusted confidants.
Everyone Else! Bolton School is often referred
to as a 'pastoral' school. We very much hope that is true.
See also Personal, Social and Health Education
(PSHE).
Download the Handbook for
Parents of New Year 7 Boys.