Pastoral Care

The welfare of all our students is at the heart of our school. We make sure they have the structure and support they need by creating the right academic, social and emotional environment.

On arrival at Box Hill School, all students are allocated to a School House. The ethos of each House is based around the family, with Houseparents who are the guiding influence. Houseparents are supported by a resident assistant, the school nurses and other academic staff, who are always eager and on hand to help.

Each House has a common room where students get together and a kitchen where they can prepare and share light refreshments and snacks. Just as at home, pupils are loyal to their House and they enjoy many activities and competitions together. Our school places emphasis on positive relationships, close friendships and mutual respect.

Each student is assigned a personal tutor within their house - a member of teaching staff who supports their academic and pastoral development. There are a mix of ages within each tutor group which helps to promote friendship, support and responsibility.

For parents, we have set up a special website that will help them keep up to date with their child's progress, called ‘Parents In Touch’. It contains the latest House newsletters and blogs, homework comments and examination information and results. It also gives parents the opportunity to contact Houseparents and staff to discuss any points of interest or concern.