Our aim is for every student to do the best that they possibly can and to be the best version of themselves. In this way our students become independent, confident and equipped young adults with the knowledge and skillset to take on the next step in their journey of life.
Pastoral Support
The pastoral team at St Joseph’s has many years of experience. Students will stay with the same experienced tutor through year 12 and year 13. They also have a Head of Year and the Head of Sixth Form as part of their support team in addition to a tutor.
Tutor Support
Each morning tutors will provide support ranging from morning student notices, tutor activities which can be a session on exam study skills, mental wellbeing, organisational skills and UCAS information. Morning activities also cover current affairs; scholarly reading and class debates on current, topical issues. Tutors will also check in on student wellbeing on a 1:1 basis at least once per half term.
Learning Mentor Support
In addition, we also have a dedicated sixth form learning mentor. They are situated in the silent study room and work with students on organisation, revision, UCAS applications, CV’s and super-curricular learning. Some students work with the learning mentor on a 1:1 basis and others in small groups. Any student with a SEND need is also supported by the school SENCO.
Academic Support
We have an excellent range of courses to suit different pathways making sure that you can find the subjects to get you where you want to be. Curriculum Leaders will monitor your academic progress and put in place supportive intervention when required to ensure you are on a pathway to success. Subject teachers will converse weekly with Heads of Year to update on pupil progress. In this way, any issues are quickly rectified before they have time to become a problem. In the build up to internal and external examinations, the pastoral team may also put further support in place as needed.
