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We believe that students need to feel happy, safe, and comfortable at school in order to achieve. Our high standard of pastoral care ensures that each individual has the confidence to contribute and succeed at every stage of their school life. Students benefit from a comprehensive and layered approach to support, which includes small tutor groups led by dedicated and experienced Heads of Year, supplemented by our pastoral team and curricular initiatives.
Our pastoral curriculum is designed to foster essential skills through PSHE lessons, the engagement of external speakers, participation in nationwide campaigns, and opportunities for students to join and take leadership roles in our social action and wellbeing groups.
As a STEER Champion School, we are dedicated to early intervention and proactive pastoral care. We carefully monitor our students' social and emotional development, allowing us to pinpoint when a child may need extra support before any challenges become apparent. Our pastoral team utilises this information to offer personalised strategies that enhance resilience, confidence and emotional regulation.
Each student belongs to a tutor group, where they receive support throughout their time at school. The Form Tutor serves as the first point of contact for students seeking guidance, as well as for parents who wish to discuss their child's progress and well-being. Tutor time is an essential opportunity for monitoring both academic and personal development.
Regular communication between Form Tutors and members of the academic and pastoral teams ensures a holistic approach when making decisions about each student’s needs.
Every year group has a Head of Year who is responsible for effectively leading their team of Form Tutors to ensure the highest quality of pastoral support is provided to students.
Our pastoral team is led by Mrs Charlotte Brigden, our Deputy Head of Pastoral Care and the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Under her dynamic leadership, the team adopts a holistic approach to student wellbeing. Mrs Brigden is supported by our experienced Assistant Deputy Head of Pastoral Care, Heads of Year, Form Tutors, Learning Support Team, on-site school counsellor and our pastoral dog Milo!
At Lincoln Minster School, our commitment to pastoral care extends beyond this core team. Every member of staff plays a vital role in supporting our pupils' wellbeing, helping them to thrive.
All parents have free access to expert-led mental health support through Let’s All Talk Mental Health. This includes over 30 live online sessions throughout the year, covering a range of teen mental health topics such as anxiety, ADHD, friendships, screen time, and more. Additionally, parents can access an on-demand library featuring over 70 recorded sessions.
We have a dedicated on-site Psychotherapeutic Counsellor available to address the needs of our children. This professional is here to provide compassionate support, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.
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