Pastoral Care and Wellbeing at ESM

At ESM, pastoral care is central to our school community. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where every student feels known, valued, and supported to achieve both academically and personally.

Our pastoral provision is led by a dedicated team across the school:

Our pastoral heads work closely with students, staff, and families to maintain a respectful learning environment. They promote positive behaviour, resolve concerns promptly, encourage personal growth, and ensure that achievements and successes are celebrated throughout the school.

Pastoral care at ESM is anchored in our Form Tutor system, which provides students with consistent, daily support. Form Tutors:

• Welcome Students Each Morning And monitor attendance, behaviour, organisation, and wellbeing.
• Communicate Regularly With Parents And Guardians To ensure strong and collaborative home–school relationships.
• Identify Early Signs Of Change In academic performance, friendships, or emotional health.
  
• Help Build A Sense Of Pride And Identity Within their form group through positive expectations and routines.

Form Tutors act as the first point of contact for students, offering both a friendly ear and a high level of professional guidance.

Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme, delivered across secondary and Sixth Form, plays an essential role in students’ holistic development. Through structured lessons and regular assemblies, students explore:

• Mental Health And Emotional Resilience

• Healthy Relationships And Social Dynamics

• Digital Citizenship And Online Safety

• Global Issues And Ethical Understanding

• Personal Identity, Responsibility, And Decision-Making

PSHE helps students develop confidence, independence, and the life skills needed to navigate modern challenges responsibly.

School Counsellor

Our school counsellor provides a safe, confidential space for students to discuss personal concerns, mental health challenges, social issues, or academic pressures. They support students in developing resilience, self-awareness, and problem-solving strategies, while working closely with staff and families.

School Doctor

Our on-site doctor ensures the health and wellbeing of students by providing medical care during the school day, promoting preventive health measures such as vaccinations, and collaborating with families on ongoing medical needs.

Pastoral care at ESM is strengthened by a broad network of staff, including:

• Form Tutors – Providing daily pastoral and academic guidance.

• Heads Of Departments – Maintaining high-quality teaching and curriculum leadership.

• Coordinators Of CAS, Duke Of Edinburgh, And The Extended Essay – Supporting balance, service, creativity, and exploration.

• Senior Leadership Team – Upholding a safe, inclusive, and ambitious school culture.

We operate an open-door policy, encouraging students to stop by for conversations, guidance, or support at any time.

Our pastoral provision is firmly aligned with key school policies such as the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Behaviour & Anti-Bullying Policy, Attendance Policy, and Counselling And Wellbeing Guidelines.