Our excellent pastoral care focuses on developing students emotionally and intellectually. Our learning environment is welcoming and the development of a culture in which self-confidence, mutual respect and hard work is created throughout the College.
All students are members of a Form and Form Time is built into the timetable to enable each Form Tutor to get to know their students and to monitor both academic and social progress.
The House System is also an important aspect of the students’ lives at Abbey Gate College as this encourages healthy competition between students and staff as well as enhancing the sense of community. In our Infant and Junior School, at the start of their first term the students take part in their own Sorting Hat Assembly to place students into one of three Houses, just like Harry Potter!
The relationships between students, teachers, support staff and parents is very strong. The first point of contact for student and parent is the Form Tutor who works closely with senior members of the Pastoral Team. Through the VLE parents are able to access information about students’ progress and to view regular updates on progress. Parents are also invited to Parents’ Evenings and to other events hosted by the College.
Learning Enrichment
At Abbey Gate College we place the child at the centre of all we do. The Learning Enrichment department aims to ensure that our pupils have the opportunity to unlock and fulfil their potential.
We understand the complexities of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and how pupils may learn in different ways to their peers. Subject teachers share the responsibility for supporting pupils with learning differences and we strive to remove potential barriers to learning. All pupils are educated in small classes, and pupils with SpLD’s receive support through differentiated teaching and learning opportunities.
Additional assistance maybe available for pupils with Dyslexia, provided by experienced specialist teachers.
Learning Enrichment lessons may incorporate the development of;
- literacy skills
- study skills
- revision strategies
- exam technique
We place high emphasis on using multi sensory strategies for learning. We help pupils appreciate and develop their individual learning styles, encouraging them to identify their strengths and to look for opportunities to shine.
Ultimately we aim to make the learning experience enjoyable, whilst developing successful, independent learners.
Dedicated Sixth Form Area
The newly decorated Sixth Form area at Abbey Gate College includes many inspirational quotes to inspire and motivate our students. A new kitchen area has also been added so students can relax and enjoy a well-earned break in their own dedicated space.
