Highlands recognises that pastoral support is imperative to achieve academic excellence. We support the the well-being of our Sixth Form students in the following ways:  

• Each year group in the Sixth Form has a dedicated head of year. We also have an assistant head of year and two senior leaders. This team has oversight of behaviour and well-being and is responsible for referring students to additional support services if necessary

• Year 12 and 13 have an experienced team of tutors who can support students 

• Students have mentoring sessions during form time which enable them to discuss academic and pastoral issues with their tutors

• Students who require extra pastoral support are placed on one of eleven possible pastoral support programmes including 

• Students have access to the wellbeing room which is staffed by a trained professional

• Students have access to the school counsellor

• Students also have key pastoral mentors should they require further pastoral support

• Students have access to the stay safe email address 

Ofsted July 2021 ‘staff are vigilant and responsive to pupils’ welfare needs’.