Pastoral support: the house system and mentor groups

In order to ensure that students feel they belong within the Academy, each student will be part of a household (one of five) and a mentor group – a group of around 10-15 students, led by a member of staff.  These mentor groups will encourage individuals to build support networks with older and younger students, to be guided by the same member of staff across their school career, and to take responsibility for their own learning and their place within the school.