The tutorial system at St. Paul’s School is a central aspect of life in the Senior School. All pupils are allocated to a tutor group by house, and a tutor.
develop self-awareness, social skills and citizenship through tutorial sessions, talks, links with charities, community service, assemblies etc.
prepare themselves for positions of leadership through field courses, assemblies, public speaking etc.
respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities, managing risk and coping with change and adversity.
Tutors have overall responsibility for the pastoral, academic and social development of the pupils in their group. They act as guide and counsellor and will offer positive criticism as well as a sympathetic ear. A tutor can often arrange one-to-one meetings to see a tutee at lunchtime, or before or after school.
If parents have a concern about their son or daughter’s development, the tutor should be the first port of call. It is hoped that tutors and parents can work closely together to support our pupils’ learning, and to resolve concerns before real difficulties occur.