AD. During their time at school children experience lots of different changes and emotions. These can all impact their wellbeing, and how they get on at school. Schools understand this which is why they spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that the wellbeing of their students is looked after. This is usually carried out by “pastoral care” staff such as form tutors, mentors, and school councillors. Aside from making sure that students are happy and healthy, they deliver vital life lessons and much more.
Here is more on the importance of pastoral care in schools according to a sixth form in Lincolnshire.
The Importance Of Pastoral Care
A Sense of Belonging
Children get to experience what it’s like to be a part of something bigger at school. Most schools have a house system whereby children are put into “houses” (teams) that compete against one another in various challenges from sports to talent shows. This can prompt a sense of belonging and desire to work with others which can help them to feel more connected with their school environment.
Life Lessons
PSHE is a part of school in the UK and is responsible for teaching children the life lessons that other subjects necessarily can’t. It stands for personal, social, health, and economic education which teaches children about topics such as financial education and relationships.
Keeping an Eye
As children have various teachers at secondary school, it can be difficult to gauge whether they are okay and if there’s anything wrong. A form tutor is a regular point of contact that your child will meet for registration every day and be able to speak to outside of formal lessons. This gives them the opportunity to judge their character and identify any changes in their behaviour. In the same way, children have an adult which they can confide in and talk to about their worries.
