Caring for our Children

Concern for the individual child has always been of paramount importance at Kent College. It's our objective that each one of them has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, whether in the academic, artistic or sporting fields, or in the myriad of extra-curricular activities that are available to them. At the same time we seek to develop in them a strong sense of moral responsibility and a set of beliefs that can guide them through their lives.

Tutors are at the heart of the pastoral system. On entering the school each child is assigned to a tutor group, and these groups are deliberately chosen to be a mixture of boys and girls, day and boarding. In this way new students soon make friends. In many cases the tutor is likely to stay with that group for several years as they progress up the school, so he or she will get to know each child, and their parents, really well. They establish two-way communication with parents and ensure that vital links are maintained between the school and home.

So as well as carrying out regular target setting and evaluation discussions with each pupil, the tutor is always available to discuss problems of any kind that may concern the child. They also celebrate success with them and are on hand to give advice on the vital decisions that students and their parents have to make throughout their school career.

If any pupil feels the need for additional help and advice, the services of a highly qualified and experienced external counsellor are freely available on request.