PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy

The House
System
Our House system was introduced as a way of
maintaining a personalised approach to learning, as the
students move-up through the Academy.
There are three Houses, which are simply named Red,
Purple and Orange. As the Houses evolve, we expect that
they will develop their identity and the students in each
House may well choose another name, or adopt a charity
or inspirational figure to focus on.
Each House is led by a Pastoral Leader (a non-teaching
member of staff, who can prioritise student support). Staff
are a member of one of the Houses, so the House will
have a staff team of personal tutors and support tutors.
For parents, the personal tutor is always the main contact
point, but Houses also have pastoral support workers and
attendance officers, who may assist.
The Academy also has a team of LSAs to support
individuals’ learning needs. Each child who has identified
special educational needs has an action plan drawn
up which is continually monitored. This forms part of the
individual learning plan and targets which every child has,
overseen by their personal tutor.
This structure is our way of ensuring your child is wellknown
and well-supported by a team of staff who are
dedicated to maximising your child’s progress and keeping
you informed and involved in his/her education.
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