Pastoral Care

    The school ethos

    Oswestry School aims to identify the full potential of each pupil and to assist him or her to achieve that potential.  Specifically our aims may be identified as:

     To provide a secure setting with individual attention and a mixture of traditional and modem teaching methods; thus the imagination can be kindled and academic potential fulfilled.
     To develop spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, cultural and social qualities in each individual.
     To create a community of well-balanced young people who are fully prepared for the challenges and responsibilities of the outside world.
     To promote an atmosphere of friendship and trust, where consideration is shown and tolerance exercised.
     To instil a spirit of service and to cultivate self-motivation and self-discipline as the basis of leadership at all levels.
     Also, to support and assist teaching and non-teaching staff in their professional development.

    Attention is drawn to the words of the School Prospectus, "High quality teaching enables each pupil to realise their academic potential but equally significantly, pupils acquire skills, confidence and leadership qualities through participating in a broad range of activities and taking on a variety of responsibilities…..all pupils are encouraged to establish 'the roots to grow and the wings to fly'.  The real strength of Oswestry School is its people".

    The Children Act, 1989 lays down clearly priorities for all establishments caring for young people.  The Act sets out from the clear principle that "The child's welfare is paramount".  The duty of each member of staff is to ensure that the integrity and personal safety of pupils are not infringed.

    To download a copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy, please click here.