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Pastoral Care

The welfare and pastoral support of our students is a key part of the support we are putting in place to ensure they thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our pastoral team will effectively support student academic performance, personal development, behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and mental health.

Our focus will be on the student as an individual across all aspects and stages of their journeys. This will include:

  • effective transition year 6-7, year 9-10 and year 11 to post-16 destinations
  • rigorous academic monitoring and accountability structures
  • additional support, extensive enrichment activities and exceptional pastoral support
  • a focus on the mental health of students and staff within the school, achieving recognised awards in supporting positive mental health

Our view is that with individual support and timely intervention all students will make good progress. The culture we are establishing is one where our students have high standards and expectations of themselves, others and their academy and where the students fully exercise their responsibilities as well as understand their rights and entitlements. Strong pastoral and academic leadership will ensure each student and each year group have equal value and are respected as individuals.

Adopting a key stage system, our pastoral system will provide students with effective support and a nurturing atmosphere, so they will be able to develop the confidence and strength of character to aspire to achieve their very best. This system will foster community identity, political literacy and leadership development through the roles established within the key stage.

Tutor time will support students to:

  • work as a team-member
  • compete and perform
  • make new friends
  • have additional opportunities for learning through enrichment activities
  • have high expectations of standards of behaviour for themselves and others
  • develop their leadership skills
  • actively engage in EWA’s positive ethos and community
  • improve their study skills
  • increase their knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent

A head of year will lead each year group. This will be a non-teaching member of staff who will work closely with the form tutors who meet with the students on a daily basis. Using non-teaching heads of year will allow these staff to concentrate on the wellbeing of each child and liaise with families. It will also support our staff to concentrate on the delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment as their priority. The heads of year will be outstanding role models for all students, as well as possessing the pastoral expertise necessary to perform their roles. By building strong relationships between home, Academy and community we will be able to support students to be the best they can be. They will map out each student’s achievements and be responsible for tracking attendance, behaviour and the Altus Enrichment Programme .

The form tutor will be the first port of call for all things: academic, pastoral and behavioural. They will also lead guided reading and Numeracy Ninjas during tutor time, monitoring progress and relay concerns in relation to literacy and numeracy to the relevant subject leaders. They will also ensure that students are in the correct mindset for lessons and insist on high standards of uniform. Form tutors will check behaviour alerts on the school system for their form and ensure that they deal in the first instance with incidents of poor behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

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The Art Department have been busy preparing Year 7 artwork for an exciting collaboration with the Edgar Wood Society! More details to follow soon! 😁 pic.twitter.com/doxyblSBwC
@EdgarWoodAc - April 28
We're excited to invite you to our Spring Soirée on Wednesday, 8th May from 5–6pm – a wonderful evening showcasing our talented student musicians! 🎻🎤🎹 pic.twitter.com/Ag7fXcwihc
@EdgarWoodAc - April 28
This week Link pupils celebrated Easter early with Mrs Taylor and Miss Smith by making Easter Egg Cheesecakes! pic.twitter.com/Emqvp9BorC
@EdgarWoodAc - April 4
Thank you to all our wonderful parents and carers who attended our SEN Afternoon Tea event yesterday 📷 pic.twitter.com/noPhPcKNBB
@EdgarWoodAc - April 3
Year 7 RE pupils have really impressed Mrs Alafiatayo with their Independent Practice about Biblical Jesus. A big shout out to Timi and Estere whom produced these amazing pieces of work! Thanks so much! pic.twitter.com/qTvTpDbh7c
@EdgarWoodAc - April 2
Year 10 pupils had good fun making fresh pasta in Food Technology today. Tomorrow they will make their own cheese sauce to go with it! Well done 😃 pic.twitter.com/9M8ctOuPuc
@EdgarWoodAc - April 1
May the spirit of Eid bring you closer to your loved ones and strengthen the bonds of love, kindness, and togetherness. Eid Mubarak! We look forward to welcoming our pupils and staff back to EWA tomorrow❤️ pic.twitter.com/TZugnWz79U
@EdgarWoodAc - March 31
@EdgarWoodAc - March 31
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@EdgarWoodAc - March 31
Miss Thomas-Montgomery's Year 10 Science class have been carrying out their required practical for Electrolysis. pic.twitter.com/RiRAUKWErC
@EdgarWoodAc - March 28
Year 9 parents/carers, please keep a look out in the upcoming days. on 24th April, we are inviting our year 9 pupils to attend the Creativity in Careers Event at Rochdale Town Hall. More information to follow ... pic.twitter.com/DKd7CN46vn
@EdgarWoodAc - March 28
Another win for our Year 9's in the 'Altus Trust Derby', as we beat Kingsway Park 3-1. The game was a very tough and physical battle, with Kingsway creating quite a few good chances throughout the match. pic.twitter.com/PDAnhFZEVB
@EdgarWoodAc - March 27
Edgar Wood Academy will close on Friday 4th April for the Easter Holidays. Pupils will be dismissed at the earlier time of 12:30, pupils will be provided lunch before being dismissed. The school buses have been made aware of the earlier finish time. Thank you EWA. pic.twitter.com/KyQ0H3TYIO
@EdgarWoodAc - March 27
Last week some year 9 students completed the work ready workshop with KMPG. This included them using logical skills to plan and present a business plan. All groups presented their ideas to the group with confidence. Well done year 9! pic.twitter.com/IZgqFtVIgD
@EdgarWoodAc - March 25
Mrs Alafiatayo's Year 10 RS class have been effectively using the TERM structure to write some impressive paragraphs in response to a 12-mark statement. Special mention to Lola, Amelia, Layla, Mistral, Subhaan & Favour! pic.twitter.com/LZYjqAWb0c
@EdgarWoodAc - March 24
📷 WE ARE RECRUITING! 📷 For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Roberts by either calling 0161 676 9620 or emailing me directly h.roberts.org pic.twitter.com/3KexV9zeQp
@EdgarWoodAc - March 24
📷 WE ARE RECRUITING! 📷 For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Roberts by either calling 0161 676 9620 or emailing me directly h.roberts.org pic.twitter.com/HJ2zIfhE0t
@EdgarWoodAc - March 24
This will involve fasting during daylight hours to show our support for our Muslim friends and colleagues and to allow us to gain greater insight into the holy month of Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/rXgBcKbUKg
@EdgarWoodAc - March 24
8 Year 8 pupils went to the University of Manchester to take part in the Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge with Mrs Taylor and Mr Shaw. It was a fabulous and inspiring day!#engedchallenge pic.twitter.com/DViwp9MVGk
@EdgarWoodAc - March 24