Pastoral care and wellbeing are central to our ethos at The Quest Academy. They are embedded in every aspect of school life and reinforced through our Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (RSE HE) programme, as well as through the strong relationships built between staff and students each day.

We are committed to fostering understanding, tolerance and mutual respect, while developing confident, capable and respectful young people. Our pastoral approach is rooted in the values that define our community – integrity, compassion, respect, tolerance, kindness, courage and generosity, alongside a life-long love of learning. These values underpin a positive and inclusive environment in which all students feel safe, valued and part of the Quest family.

Strong pastoral systems enable students to thrive both academically and personally. Each student is supported by a form tutor and Head of Year, who provide consistent guidance, monitor progress and wellbeing, and act as key points of contact for families. We place great importance on working in partnership with parents and carers; they are encouraged to attend key events and can arrange meetings at any time to discuss their child’s development.

Years 7-11

  • Each student’s first port of call is their Form Tutor and then the Head of Year. The Assistant Headteacher responsible for student wellbeing for Years 7-11 also coordinates provision for students with Special Educational Needs.
  • Registration/form time is an important part of the school day – Form tutors will get to know their tutees well, meeting daily for registration, monitoring their progress and helping to support their progress throughout their time at school. It also tends to be a time when firm friendships and relationships are formed.
  • We take an integrated approach to pastoral care, along with social and intellectual enrichment, which is provided through our Tutorial. In addition to specific lessons at Key Stage 3 / 4 and enrichment lessons, the Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) programme (My Quest Journey) runs bi-weekly throughout the school year.

Sixth Form (Q6)

  • Each student’s first port of call is their Form Tutor and then the Head of Year for Q6. The Assistant Headteacher responsible for student wellbeing for Sixth Form also coordinates provision for students with Special Educational Needs.
  • The students are supported by a pastoral programme, UCAS advice and an enrichment programme appropriate to students of this age. The pastoral programme aims to promote self-reflection, self-awareness, and emotional understanding in their development as young adults.

Key Pastoral Information and Documents