PASTORAL OVERVIEW

Aims:   Whole School

The overall aim of pastoral care within an integrated, facilitative school climate is to ensure the all round development of every pupil, and to assist them to reach their potential in a safe environment so that they are then equipped with the skills to cope with the ‘outside world’.

As outlined in the NAPCE Conference:

            "the start point has to be vigilance on the part of ALL STAFF – to notice unhappy,  preoccupied, irritable, depressed children and investigate unobtrusively."

 

The Aims of Pastoral Care in Brownlow Integrated College:

1. To provide a safe and caring learning environment for pupils of all religions, colour and creed and from whatever cultural background.

2. To establish effective home/school links.

3. To assist pupils overcome any personal problems which might adversely affect their academic and personal development.

4. To endeavour to recognise, assess and develop individual potential.

5. To provide opportunities in all areas of school life for pupils to achieve success.

6. To assist individuals to develop positive lifestyles and attitudes and to respect those of others.

7.  To promote positive attitudes towards healthy living.

8. To provide and maintain an orderly and secure atmosphere through the encouragement of a corporate, caring community in the school.