Pastoral support at Brigshaw High School

At Brigshaw High School, our mission is to provide a cradle to career education that allows our children to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. By the age of 18, we want every child to have the option of university or a high-quality alternative.

At the very centre of Brigshaw school life stands a commitment to pastoral care. We are proud of our inclusive ethos that gives every child a chance of success. We believe that high-quality guidance and support are essential in helping young people become tolerant, confident, independent learners in today’s modern Britain. We want all of our students to flourish in all the other aspects of their school lives.

During their time at Brigshaw, each student belongs to a Year Team and a Form Group. Each Year Team is led by a Director of Year. The Director of Year has overall responsibility for all aspects of a student’s personal, social, and academic development. Our Directors of Year are supported by a Head of Year. These are supportive members of staff who are always on call to deal with day-to-day incidents and are an initial contact point for parents/carers.

Our form tutors have daily contact with students. At Brighshaw High School, the form tutor plays a crucial role in supporting students. They provide daily personalised guidance, monitor academic progress, and address social-emotional needs. As a trusted mentor, the form tutor ensures your child's well-being and success throughout their educational experience.