Pastoral Care

At Downham Market Academy, we aim to support young people to develop emotionally as well as academically and we do this via our pastoral care system.

All students have a personal tutor that they will see every morning at the start of the day and this personal tutor should be the first point of contact for both students and parents if there are any problems or concerns. In addition to this, we have Heads of Year, Assistant Heads of Year, a Transition Leader and Student Welfare Officers. Students will be encouraged to compete in various activities throughout the year and represent their House.

Each week, all students will have an assembly that compliments the PSHE theme. PSHE (Personal, Health and Economic Education) prepares students for life in modern Britain and each week explores a different theme, making use of discussion-based activities, debates and reflection. In addition to this, there are different competitions each week that students are encouraged to take part in and represent their House.

Sue Campbell (Lead DSL)Director of Student Welfare
Isabel FordHead of Year 7 (Stella House)
Ellie CookHead of Year 8 (Ignis House)
Gareth MatthewsHead of Year 9 (Terra House)
James WilliamsHead of Year 10 (Aqua House)
Louise O’KeeffeHead of Year 11 (Ventus House)lo'
Robbie HunterAssistant Head of Year 7
Vicky CarterAssistant Head of Year 8
Esmee BloomfieldAssistant Head of Year 9
Blanca LopezAssistant Head of Year 10
Beth WalpoleAssistant Head of Year 11
Becky HawksbeeStudent Welfare Officer Years 7 and 8
Kirsty WardStudent Welfare Officer Years 9,10 and 11
Natalie Paine (Deputy DSL)
Deputy Headteacher
Bev Ireland (DSL)
Transition Leader and Assistant SENCo
Annie Locke
Transition Leader
Sarah VenniAttendance Officer

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