Support for Every Sixth Form Student
Our Sixth Form is a community of around 390 students that is warm and welcoming.
At Brentwood, each year group within the Sixth Form has its own Head and Deputy Head of Year to support our students for the duration of the Sixth Form along with the Sixth Form Pastoral Mentor.
Together, they empower every student to excel in a supportive, compassionate and inclusive environment.
Providing Guidance and Encouragement
Sixth Formers at Brentwood embark on an educational journey while forging diverse relationships. The strength of these connections is key to our Sixth Form community’s success.
The Form Tutor plays a crucial role in helping each Sixth Form student cultivate these relationships and grow as individuals. They provide encouragement and guidance, serving as advocates and positive role models.
Our Form Tutors actively engage in their tutees’ academic lives, monitoring their progress and wellbeing, and promoting participation in the wide range of activities available outside the classroom.
Wellbeing and Life Skills
Our Wellbeing programme aims to help our Sixth Form students develop social and communication skills and raises confidence levels by providing information relevant to their needs, covering subjects such as Mental Health First Aid and navigating peer influence.
There are timetabled lessons dedicated to guiding our students through the bespoke Brentwood School Wellbeing programme. Through reflection, discussion, drama, speakers, workshops and multimedia presentations, our Sixth Form students have the opportunity to make the necessary choices to confront challenges and changes in life and respond effectively.
Mental Health Champions
At Brentwood School, we have a team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) and Sixth Form Mental Health Champions to act as a point of contact if someone is concerned about or is experiencing poor mental health or emotional distress.
They are not therapists or psychiatrists but can give the initial support and signpost to the appropriate help if required. Find out more about our MHFAiders® and Sixth Form Mental Health Champions below.
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Wellbeing Dogs
Our Sixth Form students recognised the benefits of having a wellbeing dog on campus following increasing global research into the positive impact of having animals in school to aid wellbeing and mental health.
We now have four dedicated wellbeing dogs at Brentwood that contribute to our Sixth Form students’ cognitive, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Visiting and interacting with our dogs offers comfort and relaxation. Of course, not all people are comfortable with dogs, so we ask parents to complete a form to indicate their preferences regarding contact.
Supporting Parents
Our Wellbeing programme aims to support parents and guardians in their responsibility of preparing young people for the future. Details of each year group programme are issued regularly and materials or information on specific topics are available on request.
Forums for parents, including our Sounding Board, are held regularly to address particular areas that cause concern and offer the opportunity to ask questions. They are intended to be informative and convivial while providing the support growing teenagers need in the 21st Century.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Senior School
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Wellbeing
The school’s wellbeing programme ensures that pupils have a secure understanding of the importance of physical exercise, a healthy diet and how to stay safe online.
If, at any stage, you have a concern about your child, please contact the Form Tutor in the first instance or the Head of Year.
For more serious issues and safeguarding matters, contact the Director of Pastoral Care and Safeguarding, Miss Bishop, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads or Mrs Jenkin, the Senior Deputy Head responsible for Pastoral Care in the Senior School.
Contacting the Safeguarding Team
If you wish to contact a member of the safeguarding team, please use our online form:
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