At Tettenhall College, pastoral care is woven into daily life. We believe that young people flourish when they feel known, supported and valued, and our small class sizes and tutor groups allow us to offer the personalised attention that every child deserves.
Every pupil is recognised as an individual, and their wellbeing is central to their experience here. Our pastoral team works closely and collaboratively to ensure that every pupils feels happy, healthy and confident. Through daily contact with form tutors, pupils receive consistent guidance, encouragement and strong relationships with trusted adults who know them well. This enables a tailored approach to pastoral support, helping pupils develop resilience, self-regulation and the confidence to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Our Assistant Head (Pastoral) leads a compassionate and highly experienced team, including Heads of Section, the Head of Sixth Form, resident House Parents, Boarding Tutors and other pastoral staff. One very important aspect of life at Tettenhall College is our onsite Health Centre, led by our fully qualified nurses, who are also supported by a team of counsellors who are able to meet with pupils should this be helpful. Not only do our nurses provide support for our pupil’s physical health, but they are also there to support should life be particularly challenging. In our Health Centre we are proud to have ‘The Pod’ which is a specially designed room to allow pupils a calm and nurturing place where they can step away and have some mindful moments. For those who prefer to talk to a fellow pupil, our Peer Mentoring Programme connects younger pupils with trained sixth form mentors who can offer a friendly and relatable listening ear.
A thriving student leadership structure strengthens our pastoral culture even further. Our Student Council plays a central role in shaping school life, organising academic, social and charity events that bring pupils together and give them ownership over their school community. We have also introduced a new student prefect for wellbeing, whose sole responsibility is to champion positive mental health, lead wellbeing-themed initiatives and work alongside staff to promote a supportive and inclusive environment.
The sense of community at Tettenhall College is further enriched by our vibrant House System. House pride is an important part of school life, and pupils regularly take part in inter-house events that encourage belonging, teamwork and friendly competition. These events span the full breadth of school life, including sport, computer science, history, English, art, music and whole-school celebration days. The result is a culture where every child feels part of something larger than themselves.
We are immensely proud of the warmth, courtesy and maturity displayed by our pupils. Visitors often comment on the confidence, kindness and pride shown by pupils who guide them around the campus. Our Pupil Code of Conduct reinforces these shared values, helping all young people grow into respectful, responsible and compassionate individuals.
At Tettenhall College, pastoral care is not simply a system; it is a culture. A culture where every child is known, every voice is heard and every success, small or large, is celebrated. This strong pastoral foundation ensures that all pupils are equipped with the character, wellbeing and confidence they need to navigate their school years with happiness and success.
