This personalised care begins each morning with the Form Teacher. Every pupil belongs to a Form Group and builds a close, trusting relationship with their teacher, who provides daily guidance, encouragement, and consistency. This year we have introduced Assistant Form Teachers to help support the checking of homework diaries and to give pupils an additional adult to turn to within their Form “family”. Each week, staff meet to discuss the pastoral needs of pupils, and Form Teachers - along with any other member of staff - are encouraged to share concerns or observations to ensure no pupil slips under the radar.

Pastoral care extends far beyond morning registration. Most days begin with a whole-school assembly, where staff lead discussions on spiritual, moral, and topical issues affecting our School or the wider community. At lunchtime, staff sit with pupils, forging strong bonds and creating opportunities for relaxed conversation. Pupils are regularly reminded that they may speak to any member of staff at any time - this includes our wonderful catering team, office staff and, of course, Mr Mirko, widely considered the jolliest and hardest-working person on campus!

Celebrating success is a cornerstone of life at CCCS. Whether marking a birthday, acknowledging excellent manners, or honouring a scholarship award, we take great pride in recognising the pupils’ achievements. Commendations and Headmaster’s Awards encourage pupils not only to excel academically but also to show kindness, integrity, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

We are fortunate to have an Independent Listener, Mrs Wellesley, a qualified counsellor who visits every Monday morning. She is available for pupils who would like someone to talk to, whether for a one-off chat or regular weekly support during a particularly challenging time. Pupils may drop in independently or arrange an appointment through staff.

Visitors to CCCS often comment on the School’s warm, family atmosphere, and this impression is entirely accurate. Our small size ensures that each child is truly known by the community and has their pastoral needs met promptly and with care. Polite manners, tolerance, and readiness to help others are hallmarks of a CCCS pupil - qualities that flourish only when pastoral care is strong and consistent. This ethos is visible everywhere: in classrooms, on the playground where older pupils instinctively support younger ones, and at sports fixtures where teamwork and sportsmanship shine.

Parents are valued as partners in our pastoral approach. We work closely with families to address concerns swiftly and openly, ensuring that every pupil receives joined-up, thoughtful support. Form Teachers remain the first point of contact and monitor both the academic and social development of the pupils they see each morning. Once a week, extended Form Time allows pupils to discuss issues within their group and explore wider national or global topics, helping them develop empathy, awareness, and a sense of responsibility.

The pastoral curriculum is further strengthened by weekly PSHE lessons, where teachers follow a comprehensive programme designed to support wellbeing, personal development, and life skills. Each Thursday’s assembly is dedicated to pastoral themes, reinforcing the values our pupils encounter in PSHE and throughout school life.

CCCS is a genuinely welcoming and nurturing School, often described as a family by those who know it best. Our pupils are recognised for their kindness, good manners, and willingness to help others - qualities we believe are just as important as academic achievement. Nothing matters more to us than ensuring our boys feel safe, happy, and supported every step of the way.

Mr Nick Harrison
Deputy Head - Pastoral