Pastoral care and wellbeing Boarding is a time of incredible growth. As our students journey toward adulthood, we know there will be moments of great celebration and happiness, as well as times of challenge or anxiety. At Abingdon, we provide a warm, highly experienced safety net to ensure every one of our boarders feels seen, heard, and supported. Upper Sixth Prefects act as a helpful link between the students and House staff. Trained in safeguarding and leadership, our Menors provide mature, sensitive guidance to younger boarders, helping to maintain the friendly and respectful atmosphere of the House. 18 The Head of House has overall responsibility for your child’s welfare, acting in loco parentis (in place of a parent) during term time. They are supported by a dedicated team: Assistant Head of House and Tutors: Providing daily guidance and academic support. House Manager: A constant, friendly presence in the House who looks after the day-to-day needs of the students. Specialist support: Our Chaplaincy, School Counsellor, and the Health Centre (doctors and nurses) are all part of the extended care team. The House team: We want every one of our students to feel they can talk to us. Each House has a duty mobile phone held by a member of staff 24/7. Your child should have this number saved in their phone. Our staff are expertly trained in pastoral care and safeguarding. For students who prefer to share concerns more privately, confidential boxes are located in each house and are checked regularly. We also maintain a Whistleblowing Policy to ensure everyone feels safe raising a concern. Keeping in touch: Parents are welcome to use the House mobile for general enquiries. We kindly ask that you call between 8:00am and 10:00pm (UK time), unless it is an emergency. Wellbeing: Your child’s Tutor is your primary point of contact for school-related matters. Tutors will contact parents with their details early in the first term. You will receive regular reports throughout the year, but we encourage you to contact the Tutor at anytime with information that might affect your child’s happiness or progress. The role of the Tutor Peer support:
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