Clifton High School is renowned for the high level of pastoral care its staff community affords each individual pupil.
Pupil and parent expectations, together with the natural onset of emotional and physical changes, requires adjustment and understanding within the care of the School environment.
Mr Chris Collins - Deputy Head, Pastoral / Designated Safeguarding Lead
It is the overall pupil-centric approach, with a collaborative dedication, that tailors support and guidance towards the individual needs of each child. The successful achievement of our pastoral system is a direct result of the consistent effort made by the staff community for each Senior School pupil to be seen, heard and understood.
We are here to offer our understanding as pupils transition to Senior School, embarking upon a significant milestone in the life of an adolescent.
Our teaching staff and form tutors administer an additional level of pastoral support to our Senior School pupils who work collectively to monitor their progress, oversee pastoral matters and encourage self awareness.
Clifton High School believes that tutors offer extreme value to a child’s School experience and take time to meet in small groups of ten or less to uphold a partnership that focuses on effective communication. Their insight into the personality of the pupil enables them to mentor not only their academic studies, but also their commitment to co-curricular activities; growing their interests and recognising their talents. The fortnightly 1-2-1 tutor periods between both pupils and their tutor are dedicated time slots to discuss academic progress, wellbeing and any concerns a pupil may have encountered.
The two quite distinct year-group phases betwen Year 7 to Year 9 and Year 10 to Year 11 are appreciated and, with the guidance of all Senior School staff members, tutors are able to act as a voice of reason or correction throughout the duration of a pupil's education in these years.
Health & Wellbeing Lessons
Pupils are introduced to these Health and Wellbeing lessons that prove integral in their understanding of themselves and others.
| Year 7 Introduction to the world of work | year 8 DIGITAL LITERACY | year 9 INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS | Year 10 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | year 11 COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Unifrog Launch | Life on Social Media | Characteristics of Abusive Relationships | Relationship values and healthy relationships | Mock Exams |
| Week 2 | What is a career? | Digital resilience/Fake news (media literacy) | Consent and communication | IT Happens - intimate relationships | Mock Exams |
| Week 3 | Careers in the creative industry | Privacy on social media | Risks of Sex and Contraception | Consent | Consent |
| Week 4 | Raising awareness of autism and learning difficulties | Pornography/Portrayal of sex online | Sexual orientation and stereotypes | Risks of online relationships | Sexual harrassment |
| Week 5 | Self-worth | Communicating Safely Online | Sexual orientation and stereotypes | Risks of sending nudes | Relationships and communications |
