Student Support at Theale Green School
How do we support our students at Theale Green School?
At Theale Green School we take the responsibility of educating and caring for our students very seriously. Pastoral care is therefore fully integrated throughout the whole structure of the school and engages all members of the school community as providers of pastoral care.
We believe that happy, successful students will become confident and independent learners. At Theale Green School all students will be known by their name, and staff will spend time speaking to them outside of the classroom about their successes, interests, and future ambitions.
At Theale Green School we have a three-stage approach which supports all students:
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The care and welfare of our students starts with the tutor who supports a group of students, throughout their time at Theale Green School. The tutor is your first point of contact and will be able to answer any questions or queries you have. Tutor groups will remain the same throughout the students’ time at Theale Green School. This allows the students and staff to get to know each other on a deeper level. Students will see their tutor every day. Tutors will also:
- Deliver a clear, structured tutorial programme which promotes engagement, British Values, and positive wellbeing.
- Encourage high standards of attendance, behaviour, and uniform.
- Support students with organisation and preparation for public exams.
- Offer opportunities for mentoring and reflection.
- Monitor progress and support students to achieve the best possible outcomes.
A Pastoral Manager is assigned to each Key Stage and are non-teaching members of staff. Students may be referred to the Pastoral Manager for additional support. Our Pastoral Managers are trained in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Therapeutic Thinking, ELSA, and Restorative Practice.
How Do We Support Our Students to Achieve Their Best in the Classroom?
Alongside the Theale Green Ways and Teaching and Learning Strategy teachers have a range of strategies to promote positive engagement and disruption free learning in the classroom.
High expectations of behaviour and conduct
Consistent and dear classroom routines all students to transition between different teachers and teaching styles
Class Dynamics are carefully considered to promote success for all students
The Leadership Team visit clasrooms regularly to celebrate work and write positive letters home.
Strategies and key information are shared with all staff.
Continually promotoing inclusion and collaborating with external agencies
Staff have engaged in CPD to discover the latest techniques in behaviour managment and have bank of re-engagement stratergies
Taught by subject specialists and many teachers examiners in their subject area
Seating plans carefully considered
Restorative conversations with staff to consider the barriers to learning
Regularly reviewing behaviour and house points to consider additional support and interventions needed to promote success in the classroom
Use of praise and rewards recognising the schools values of hard work, progress and respect.
A clear warning system which allows students to reflect and correct the behaviour quickly
Ongoing support and interations with staff throughout the lesson
