Our Pastoral Promise
Supporting the wellbeing of every young person is our top priority at Churston. We’re a school where kindness and compassion are embedded in everything we do. More than this, we are always open to listening to every student’s needs without judgement, and do everything in our power to support them.
Wellbeing is at our heart.
Pastoral care isn’t simply the role of one department at Churston. It runs through our whole school culture. Nothing is more important than the wellbeing of our young people, so we promote compassion and kindness in every area. This helps to create a supportive and cohesive environment that is good for everyone.
Help for anyone who needs it
The secondary school years can be difficult at times, and when any student needs extra support or reassurance, our doors are always open. Our pastoral team are here to talk to, and our young people can feel confident to come to us knowing that their voice will be heard, and that we’ll endeavour to support them without judgement.
Guiding our young people’s growth
When we place trust in students, they respond by learning and growing in maturity. We appreciate that everyone makes mistakes. By guiding young people to understand and take ownership for their actions, rather than using shame and punishment, we achieve something more - a lasting sense of understanding and responsibility.
How we live our values every day
One of our core expectations is to Be Kind, and it is built into every part of our school life. This, together with our focus on wellbeing, self-development and active citizenship, runs through our curriculum, our daily habits and our school practices.
- Kindness in everything we do
- Taking responsibility for actions
- Discipline built on understanding
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Our ultimate promise is to equip your child with more than just academic success. By providing a safe space to take risks, learn from mistakes, and grow in independence, we build the self-belief and resilience they need to step out of their comfort zone. When a student leaves Churston, they don’t just leave with excellent grades - they leave knowing who they are, how to support others, and how to navigate the world with confidence.
