King Arthur’s School prides itself on the quality of its pastoral care, which helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. At King Arthur’s, we believe that every child matters and should feel valued as part of our community. Young people need to feel safe and secure to thrive academically and socially, and our pastoral team works hard to ensure that this is the case and to help students and their families deal with problems if they arise.
Pastoral Team
Claire Pattemore: Associate Assistant Head for Behaviour & Attitudes; Head of Year 10
This Pastoral lead role is to focus on progress and learning. They will also deal with attendance, behaviour and welfare issues. This role is supported by a team of Tutors who have regular daily contact with pupils during morning and afternoon tutor time. Along with specialist staff they deliver Personal, Social, Health, Relationships, and Sex Education (PSHRSE). Careers education is delivered through tutor time and across our whole school curriculum, with additional special events supported by our Careers team. PSHRSE helps a student to understand the world around them through the strands of: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. The Tutor is the first point of contact for Parents/Carers who have a concern about their child. The pastoral team is also supported by three non-teaching members of staff who ensure students can focus on learning. Mrs Legg, Mrs Knight and Mrs Gale are available throughout the school day.
Hayley Andrews: Senior Assistant Head for Personal Development
Daisy Edmonds: Head of Year 11
Vicki Cornish: Head of Year 7
Jonny Hayes: Head of Year 9; Rewards Lead and House Coordinator
Al Burfitt: Head of Year 8
Sarah Legg: Pastoral Support Manager
Katrina Knight: Pastoral Support Manager
Christabel Gale: Mental Health Coordinator and Attendance Officer
Aaron Rigby: Independent Careers Adviser
The House system of Percivale, Galahad, Gawain and Lancelot helps to build on individual strengths and create bonds between year groups.
King Arthur’s School also benefits from a strong partnership with outside agencies such as School Medical Health service, Children and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS), independent counsellors, academic mentors, the Educational Psychologist service, the Education Welfare Service and Parent Family Supports Advisers (PFSAs).
Protecting your children online
*Please be aware some of the links below may contain disturbing content*
- Parents Protect – Together we can prevent child sexual abuse
- Parents Protect – Leaflets for Parents and Carers
- Thinkuknow provides advice from the National Crime Agency (NCA) on staying safe online
- Childnet offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support.
Further Information:
Young Minds is a national charity that provides practical support and advice on Mental 
Health. They also have a Young Minds Parent Helpline phone number: 08088025544
Heads Together is a charity designed to promote support and communication about mental health issues. Lady Gaga + Prince William | Heads Together | #oktosay
Students against Depression offers excellent advice for anyone feeling low, stressed or depressed
Mindful is a new service for 11-17 year olds providing help and advice on mental health and emotional well being
Anxiety UK is a charity to help people suffering from anxiety disorders
Talk to Frank – provides honest information about drugs.
No Panic is a helpline providing support for panic attacks and anxiety disorders
CEOP website The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children. That means we are part of UK policing and very much about tracking and bringing offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.” You can also report concerns and abuse and will find a button to CEOP on most social networking sites as well as in instant messaging and other interactive software.
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