Pupil Support work closely with all staff in the school to support our pupils. They meet weekly with SMT and Support for Learning to share information and plan over-arching support to individuals throughout their time in school.
Pupil Support Department
Pupil Support is coordinated by a member of the Senior Management Team and accountable to the Rector. The department is responsible for three main areas affecting pupils’ welfare: Teaching, Administration and Pastoral Support.
The ‘house system’ is actively promoted throughout the school, with each Pupil Support teacher allocated to a particular house, working alongside the House Leaders, Captains and Register Teachers. There is a structured programme of Personal Social and Health Education (PHSE) for up to one hour each week, which includes Citizenship, Careers Education (Work Experience in S4), Study Skills and Social Skills. The programme for senior pupils is set to prepare them for the world beyond school and higher education if appropriate, including the production of their own Progress File.
Pastoral support staff are; Mr Andrew Johnstone, Mrs Beatrice Somers and Mr Graham Milner, at SMT level, heading the department. In addition a First line Guidance Teacher supports each class. Throughout their time in school pupils are in the care of one of the three promoted Pupil Support specialists, and as far as is possible keep the same Register Teacher. In addition other staff may be involved in supporting individuals at various stages.
