Pastoral Care
School Life
Each girl, each family, and each situation is different. That’s why we offer individualised support that allows the school and families work together to ensure that every girl can thrive in her own unique way.
Pastoral care is at the heart of what we do and at the heart of every student’s success: we understand it, we care about it, and we prioritise it. Our school culture is grounded in holistic and embedded pastoral care. This provision is understood by every member of staff and accessed by every student. We take responsibility for our students, and we teach them to take responsibility for themselves
“Pupils of all ages demonstrate a tangible maturity and depth in the quality of understanding about their own personal growth, having many opportunities to develop this. They emphasised the importance of kindness, fulfilling the school’s aim that they should develop a generosity of spirit, tolerance and compassion… They show empathy towards each other and are inclusive of others in lessons and in their social relationships.”
— ISI Report November 2021 —
At Roedean, pastoral care is truly ingrained in our culture. Our team of Pastoral Managers is available to the girls every day for support, advice, encouragement, and practical help.
Above all, we listen. We make sure every voice is heard. And we nurture the innate capacity within every girl to leave school as a confident, independent individual, well-equipped to meet both life’s inevitable challenges and exciting opportunities head on.
Rachel Hart
Deputy Head: Pastoral & DSL
“With strong pastoral foundations, pupils can succeed academically and in other elements of school life.”
Pastoral Care: Student Outcomes
Academic Success
Emotional Intelligence
Resilient Self-Support
Balance and Contentment
Self-awareness
Compassionate Relationships
Communication Skills
High Expectations
Willingness to Challenge
“At Roedean we are nurtured to become the strong independent women we will grow up to be. We have a pastoral community who will always go out of their way to support you.”
—Kate Shortell, Pastoral Prefect (Year 13)
Health Centre
The Health Centre is an exceptional on-site facility, accessible to all students and dedicated to supporting their health and wellbeing. During term time, the Health Centre is staffed by skilled and experienced nurses, supported by a Health Centre Assistant, with GP clinics held on site twice each week. The nursing team is able to assess and treat minor illnesses and injuries, identify individual health needs, and provide confidential advice or appropriate signposting to external services, as well as playing an active role in health promotion and education. Working in close collaboration with students and their families, the Health Centre team supports students in meeting their health needs and accessing all aspects of school life.
