Pastoral Care
Our pastoral care is rooted in our core values of Kindness, Honesty, Integrity and Diligence. These values shape the way we support our students, the relationships we build and the high expectations we share as a community. We believe that when young people feel valued, respected and supported, they are able to flourish both academically and personally.
Our school is built on the principle that every individual deserves dignity and respect. Positive relationships lie at the heart of our community, helping students understand themselves and others, and encouraging everyone to embrace the responsibilities of being both an exceptional learner and an active global citizen.
Alongside academic excellence, we provide a broad range of extra‑curricular opportunities and a strong pastoral system that nurtures all aspects of student wellbeing - academic, social and emotional. KE Aston is a safe, caring and happy environment where pupils thrive. Our pastoral care is strengthened by open, honest communication between staff, parents and pupils, reflecting our commitment to trust and integrity.
Our Pastoral Structure
Our pastoral system is built on long‑term support and strong relationships. Each year group is led by a Head of Year who remains with their cohort from Year 7 to Year 11, ensuring consistent guidance and deep understanding of every student’s needs. This continuity allows us to embody our values of Kindness, Honesty, Integrity and Diligence throughout a student’s journey at KE Aston.
Daily pastoral support is provided by form tutors, who act as the first point of contact for academic and wellbeing concerns. They work closely alongside Heads of House, Learning Support, Student Support, the SENCO, the Hub team and the Senior Leadership Team.
This structure is further strengthened by the Director of Inclusion, who works across the school to ensure that all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, receive the support, guidance and opportunities they deserve. Their work helps every student feel valued, included and able to thrive.
Together, the pastoral team builds pupils’ resilience, independence and confidence, helping them grow into responsible, well‑rounded young people.
hroughout all stages, the pastoral team monitors wellbeing, behaviour and progress, celebrating success and offering support whenever challenges arise.
Who to Contact
If you have a pastoral concern, your son’s form tutor should be your first point of contact.
If the concern needs further support, the next point of contact is their year leader.
For safeguarding concerns, please contact the DSL directly or report information via the SHARP System.
We ask families to follow the escalation process to ensure concerns are handled effectively and respectfully. When emailing, please include your son’s full name, your name and a brief description of the issue. As staff may be teaching, supervising clubs or attending meetings, responses may not always be immediate—but we will always respond with diligence and care.