The Foundation of a Thriving School Community


Students flourish when they feel happy, safe and, above all, known. That is why, at Wetherby Pembridge, world-leading pastoral care is integral to our approach. Our comprehensive and personalised pastoral care programme aims to support and nurture all students as unique individuals, ensuring that, no matter their needs or aspirations, everyone at Wetherby Pembridge can achieve their full potential. Our values of Kindness, Respect, Resilience and Ambition underpin this programme by establishing a framework that allows us to nurture a thriving community and promote positive behaviours.

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The House System


Our House System is the primary structure for pastoral care at Wetherby Pembridge. Upon joining our school, each student is assigned to a House, led by a Housemaster, who is a staff member with significant pastoral experience and specialist training. Students stay in their Houses while at Wetherby Pembridge, meaning Housemasters get to know them well as individuals and tailor support for optimal outcomes.

Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor from the House Tutor Team, with whom they meet regularly each school week. When possible, students retain Tutors between phases, so the latter may get to know each student in depth. 

Between them, the Housemaster and Tutor have a comprehensive overview of each pupil’s needs and progress, and they are the primary point of contact for parents and guardians. Pastoral care is a partnership between school and family; communication between Housemasters, Tutors, students and parents is thus open, frequent and constructive.

PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) 


All students follow a timetabled and carefully structured PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) programme throughout their time at Wetherby Pembridge. This is designed as a spiral curriculum, meaning topics are covered and revisited in an age-appropriate way at each level, from relationships and sex education to health and wellbeing and life beyond school. The Activities and Options programmes also include wellbeing options at each phase.

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