Page 16 - Millfield GSG Brochure 2021

WHAT THE GOOD
SCHOOLS GUIDE SAYS

PASTORAL CARE,
INCLUSIVITY AND
DISCIPLINE
Concerned that nobody gets lost,
overlooked or away with too much in this
big school, house staffing levels have
increased considerably to ensure no one
slips through the net. The school hit the
headlines during the head’s first week in
post when two pupils were suspended
amid initiation ritual claims. The head
went into ‘rapid culture change mode’
and says nothing like that has happened
since. The parents we spoke to concurred.
The school has introduced anonymous
reporting (via a QR code that children can
scan), there’s a network of student
counsellors and students ‘can and do’
email the head directly. There’s also an
equality and inclusion group made up of
staff and students.

The general levels of affluence and huge
geographical catchment might cause
some to suspect illicit contraband like
drink and drugs but this passed
unmentioned by those we spoke to.
Parents seem to be happy with the way in
which their concerns are dealt with and
students feel that punishments are fair
and appropriate. The fact that academic
work is commended both for
achievement and effort goes down well
also. Positive Education and PSHEE
(personal, social, health and economic
education) programme is designed to
equip students with the skills and
knowledge to deal with life after school.
A dedicated email address exists to report
any incidents of bullying.