School Prospectus 2011-12 - The Hollins Technology College

Care, Guidance and SupportEnsuring pupils feel safe, respected, valued and happy are prerequisitesto them developing into successful, confident adults.At The Hollins Technology College we are proud of the supportive andcaring atmosphere we provide for our pupils. We have a strongpastoral system overseen by a Deputy Headteacher, five Year Coordinatorsand teams of form tutors who normally stay with theirtutor groups throughout the five years to ensure a continuity ofrelationship between tutor, pupil and parents. With this continuity oftutors and year coordinators, staff really get to know pupils and this‘family’ atmosphere supports them to achieve their full potential.All pupils are set realistic but challenging targets in each subject areaand progress is underpinned by a rigorous programme of monitoringand intervention to ensure pupils know how well they are doing andwhat they need to do to improve. Assessment information is sharedwith parents and success is celebrated on a regular basis.In addition, we have strong teams who provide support to a widerange of young people in an equally wide range of contexts, including:Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, two Pupil Support Managers,Learning Mentor, Counsellor, Attendance Team and Extended ServicesCo-ordinator in addition to a large team of teaching assistants.Pupils are encouraged to accept responsibility and make positivecontributions to the school, as well as the wider community. All pupilsare encouraged to become involved in our Active Citizenship schemewhich promotes school and community involvement. Pupils across theschool are involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities,charity events and peer mentoring. Each tutor group elects arepresentative to the Year Council and there is a thriving SchoolCouncil which gives pupils opportunities to contribute to whole-schoolissues.“The outstanding care, guidance and supportprovided to pupils reflect the school’s stronglyinclusive ethos.” Ofsted 2011