Pastoral Care at Walton-le-Dale High School
At Walton-le-Dale High School, pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do. It is rooted in our school values of Belong, Explore, Excel.
Our Values
Belong – We celebrate our school’s heritage and community roots, fostering a strong sense of belonging and identity for every student.
Explore – We ensure all students have access to enriching opportunities that broaden their interests, develop their talents and prepare them for future success.
Excel – We set high expectations and ambitious standards across all aspects of school life, empowering our students to exceed their potential.
Our Commitment
As a school community, we believe everyone has:
- The right to learn
- The right to teach
- The right to feel secure
- The right to be respected
We are committed to supporting each student’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development, ensuring every individual feels valued and able to thrive.
Our Aims
Pastoral care at Walton-le-Dale aims to:
- Support students in achieving their full potential
- Encourage a strong sense of self-worth and confidence
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can flourish
- Develop key social skills including self-discipline, self-reliance and respect for others
- Build a strong sense of community and mutual respect
- Offer guidance and connect students with external support where needed
- Monitor progress and intervene early when challenges arise
- Strengthen the vital partnership between home and school
- Offer co-curricular and leadership opportunities to enrich student experience
- Deliver a pastoral programme with a strong emphasis on character, virtues and values
At Walton-le-Dale, we believe that a positive culture of praise, encouragement and support creates the best environment for success. Through our pastoral system, every student is known, valued and supported to belong, explore and excel.