Our Pastoral Care at Aston Academy is at the heart of what we do. We want to  encourage an integrated approach to the welfare of pupils which values a close relationship between home and school. The Pastoral Care Structure aims to provide a safe and secure environment for all, and provide opportunities for students to develop self awareness, self discipline and self esteem. 

All staff have a responsibility, within the pastoral care structure of the school, for developing pupils' self esteem, self motivation and positive attitude within a supportive, non-threatening environment. Each year group has Form Teachers, a Learning and Progress Manager (LPM), a Pastoral and Learning Lead (PLL) and an Assistant Vice Principal (AVP) link. Together, they take responsibility for looking after all the needs of the students in the year group.

Form teachers are responsible for registration and monitoring of attendance within Form Class. They develop strong positive relationships based on mutual respect and care. This helps develop knowledge and understanding of each individual pupil and their families. Form teachers meet with their students every school day for 30 minutes. 

LPMs and PLLs monitor the attendance and behaviour of their year group. They are responsible for the personal, social and academic development of the students in their cohort. They are responsible for the provision of support, advice and guidance to meet their pastoral needs. They may liaise with other members of staff and outside agencies to support the students in their care.

Key Staff

Year 6 Transition

Pastoral and Learning Lead: Miss Bayliss

Year 7

Assistant Vice Principal Link - Ms Dowling

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Miss Bayliss

Learning and Progress Officer - Mr Gibson

Year 8

Assistant Vice Principal - Mrs Booker

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Mr Staniliand

Learning and Progress Manager - Mrs Ellis 

Year 9

Vice Principal Link - Mrs Wilson

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Mrs Webster

Learning and Progress Manager - Mrs Norman

Year 10

Assistant Vice Principal Link - Mr Kilgannon

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Miss Clay

Learning and Progress Manager - Miss Birks

Year 11

Assistant Vice Principal Link - Ms Greaves

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Mrs Flint

Learning and Progress Manager - Mr Scantlebury

Post 16

Assistant Vice Principal and Post 16 Lead - Mrs Adams

Head of Post 16 - Mr Nicholson

Assistant Head of Year - Mr Hall

Pastoral and Learning Lead - Mrs Ward

Learning and Progress Manager - Mrs Layden