A Culture of Kindness
pastoral care
We are committed to helping every young person grow into a brave and kind individual with the freedom and confidence to be their authentic self.
kindess. inclusivity. mutual respect.
Kindness, inclusivity, and mutual respect are woven into the fabric of daily life at CHS. Our pupils look out for one another, differences are embraced and every individual is celebrated so they know that they truly belong.
When pupils feel happy, safe, and valued for who they are, they thrive — not just academically, but socially and personally too. That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on our Waconian Values, fostering an inclusive school culture that nurtures both the head and the heart.
Collective Kindness
Our pastoral approach is rooted in the belief that care is a shared responsibility. From Peer Mentors and Form Tutors to Heads of Year and Student Managers, every pupil is supported by a strong, multi-layered network where every voice matters.
Equally, pupils are guided to understand the responsibility they have in creating a culture of kindness; they are expected to model respectful behaviour and make a positive contribution to our school community by supporting our charitable work, volunteering their time in support of others and by actively supporting our whole school celebrations of diversity.
Kindness to self
Practising self-kindness is a key part of growing up. During their CHS experience and through the delivery of our unique Waconian Programme, pupils learn to develop healthy habits, manage their emotional well‑being, become more reflective, fail well, keep themselves safe online and develop healthy relationships.
Our dedicated lessons, assemblies, and pastoral guidance equip young people with the tools they need to make informed, resilient choices and to treat themselves with the same compassion they offer others.
Supporting you and your child
COMMUNITY
From the moment a family joins the CHS community, we prioritise partnership: supporting pupils through every stage of their journey and ensuring parents and carers feel confident in the care and learning we provide. Whilst we have a dedicated pastoral team, every member of staff at CHS cares deeply about the wellbeing and progress of our pupils.
Our specialist pastoral care team includes:
- An expert and dedicated safeguarding team
- Passionate and experienced non-teaching student managers
- A specialist and knowledgeable Learning and Support Team
- An experienced Medical Manager and qualified First Aid Team
- On-site trained nurse, school counsellor and Pets as Therapy school dog
