The Chronicle, Summer Term 2017

8 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Who’sWho in Pastoral Care James Cope, Deputy Head Pastoral, introduces our major feature on the pastoral care network at Teddies. ‘The key to pastoral care at St Edward’s is a focus on the individual. All our systems and practices have at their heart a genuine interest in our pupils – and indeed in all individuals in our community. The most important elements in our comprehensive network are people, conversations and relationships. Sometimes we rely on professional help and we are privileged to have so many experts to work with but we are increasingly aware of how well placed we are to help each other. Of course there are a wide range of adults in School who look out for the wellbeing of our pupils on a number of levels; but we place great value on the role of pupils as part of our pastoral system, especially when it comes to emotional wellbeing, and this will be a major focus for the near future. On a personal level, working with the range of people who have

contributed to this article makes my job as Head of Pastoral Care incredibly rewarding. We asked everyone what role they play in pastoral care, how they connect with the wider care network, how and when they spend time with pupils and what they enjoy about their role; I hope you enjoy reading their responses.’