Overview

It is essential for every student to feel that they are an important part of our community and can contribute to the life of the school. At New Hall, this is established through an ethos of respect and compassion for others. Each student’s happiness is important to members of staff and to other students it’s why pastoral care is always a priority.

Building a community involves learning to respect others and to live alongside people who hold different opinions. For some students it may be important to learn how to be more assertive, while others benefit from developing greater listening skills.

Every student is part of a small tutor group with others of the same age. Tutors specialise in the requirements of that particular age group and ensure the wellbeing and progress of each student in their care.  Academic progress and co-curricular programmes are closely monitored and regular, individual meetings with students take place, which offer a chance to discuss any personal issues and to resolve any problems quickly. Talking together, the tutor and students can also look at their work as a whole and set targets to improve standards of achievement.

Student Leadership & Student Voice

Throughout their time in the Sixth Form, students are encouraged to take on roles of responsibility and to develop their leadership skills. Students are challenged to work in teams, lead others and grow as individuals; always seeking to give back to the wider community.

Student voice is extremely important and there are many formal and informal opportunities for students to provide feedback via regular student voice meetings, Student Council and student suggestion boxes. We have received a number of contributions from students who have highlighted good practices and suggested improvements.