We believe that students learn best when they are in an environment in which they feel safe and secure. We take great pride in the success of our pastoral system. An important feature of this is the House system. Sandhurst School is divided into four Houses: Bailey, Gemini, Romer and Young. The Heads of House lead teams of tutors to provide students with an outstanding framework of support. Students remain in their tutor group throughout their time at school, providing valuable continuity during a period of great change.
The tutor plays a vital role in supporting and encouraging each individual and is the first point of contact between school and home. Daily tutor periods allow tutors to monitor the progress and well-being of their students and to provide individuals with the mentoring, support and guidance they need. Our comprehensive academic monitoring, based on rigorous assessment, enables the tutor to have a clear picture of each student's progress across the curriculum. An annual Review Day allows tutor, parent and student to meet together to reflect upon successes and set targets for the future.
Sandhurst School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its support system:
Within tutor groups, students experience a dynamic programme of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship education. This structured curriculum focuses on important life-skills and makes a valuable contribution to each individual's personal development. Regular House and Year Group assemblies are often led by students themselves, encouraging them to be active members of the whole school community.
Representatives from each tutor group also meet together in their houses as part of the Student Council where they are encouraged to contribute to school decisions and an Executive Council made up from a selection of these students meets regularly with a member of the Senior Leadership Team to put forward ideas and have further discussions.
There is a spirited atmosphere between houses as they compete against each other in sports tournaments as well as dance and public speaking competitions and of course the big finale to the year - school sports day held in the summer term.
If parents are concerned about their child, the first point of contact should be their child's form tutor who is trained and well-supported by the Head and Deputy Head of House to deal with most issues.
Please contact the school for more information on 01344 775 678 or email admin@sandhurst.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
