Pastoral Support
Pastoral support is something we pride ourselves on at St. Joseph’s.
Keeping in Touch
At the end of each cycle, parents and guardians will receive an information sheet, showing their child’s current attainment level in each subject and parents will also have the opportunity to attend a Parents’ Evening each year. We welcome all contact and information from parents and carers at any time of the year and this should be done by contacting the reception at: office@stjosephs.uk.net
Our House system
In Sixth Form, we have Hilda House, where students from both Year 12 and 13 are placed.
Heads of House are responsible for the children in their House with regard to general behaviour and appearance in school. Students will register each day in tutor groups and follow a planned pastoral programme; tutor groups are mixed ability groups.
The tutors within a House group are expected to liaise with the Head of House to ensure that effective pastoral care can take place. In turn the Heads of House liaise with the Assistant Headteacher in charge of Pastoral Care so that consistent attitudes can be adopted.
We have very clear guidelines on expected behaviour, punctuality, attendance and work ethic. Students are rewarded with credits which create House points. At the end of each year, the House points are totalled, and the winning House receives the House trophy.
Credits: are given for achievements or special effort.
Debits: are given for the following: failure to bring correct books or equipment to class, lack of respect or insolence towards a member of staff, persistent misbehaviour etc.
When a debit is given the student must then complete a Code of Conduct.
Where a student persists in behaving badly, the Head of House may decide to contact the parents, give detentions, or place the child in the Behaviour Support. Lunchtime groundings are also held.
Bullying
We have developed a culture where pupils feel safe to report any instances of bullying behaviour whether they feel they are the victim or have witnessed it happening to another.
Reporting bullying is essential – please be assured as Parents and Carers that we will support you and your child fully. If you think your child is being bullied:
Please contact the school immediately and speak to the relevant Head of House.
Ask your child directly if they are being bullied. Take bullying seriously. Please do not agree to keep bullying secret