16 to 19 Tuition Fund 2021 to 2022 academic year
All funding that Marling School receives for 16 to 19 tuition will be directed towards one-to-one support for those students who have not achieved a GCSE Grade 4 in Mathematics or English Language.
Marling Student Support
Pastoral Care
Our pastoral team is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and respectful school community where every student feels safe, a sense of belonging and is inspired and ready to learn.
The Pastoral Office is located at the heart of the school, on West Block ground floor where our Heads of Year, Pastoral Support Lead and Mental Health and Well-being Lead can all be found.
Every student has a Form Tutor who sees them daily during a registration session. The Form Tutor is the first point of contact in Year 7, and where possible students remain with the same Tutor Groups throughout their school careers, building a really strong and positive relationship that will help them to thrive. Throughout Tutor time students will learn what it means to be a Marlingtonian as well as developing their understanding of current affairs and following a Careers Education programme.
Heads of Year lead their cohorts, delivering weekly assemblies and building close connections with students and their families to celebrate great achievements and offer personalised support when this is required.
The school’s pastoral team works closely with a range of support services to safeguard and assist students who may require additional help. These include mentoring and counselling sessions, weekly visits from the school nurse—who offers both lunchtime drop-ins and booked appointments—as well as support from family support workers and mental health and well-being practitioners.
Inclusion & SEND Learning Support
At Marling, we are committed to quality first teaching in lessons and adapting learning to meet students’ individual needs. The Inclusion Team quickly identifies any additional needs a student may have and works closely with teachers to provide effective support. This could be in-class support or providing advice on strategies. We pride ourselves on how well we know our students and how responsively we tailor learning support.
Every student registered with SEND is assigned a key worker. This key worker serves as the primary contact for parents, facilitating communication between the student’s teachers and family. This role is vital as it strengthens the supportive network around the student, ensuring that educational needs are met comprehensively.
Student support plans are designed thoughtfully with a focus on practical classroom strategies to overcome barriers to learning. They are reviewed regularly to ensure students’ changing needs are being met. We make referrals to a range of local authority and external support services so that students can benefit from specialist advice and support when needed.
The Inclusion team are based on the ground floor of the Old School House and there is typically a member of the team available at breaks and lunch times.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch at StudentSupport@marling.school
Early help is about providing support to potentially vulnerable children, young people and their families as soon as problems begin to emerge or when there is a strong likelihood that problems will start in the future. Children and families are entitled to early help if and when they need it. The school can make a referral for early help (with parental consent). If you think that you or a member of your family would benefit from a referral, please email student support (studentsupport@marling.gloucs.sch.uk) and we will be in touch. The Gloucestershire Family Information Service runs a website that offers support, including downloadable resources and can be visited using this link (www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.
Websites
youngminds.org.uk: Offers advice for young people and parents on a range of mental health issues. Includes a 24hr text service and a free parent helpline.
letstalkwell.org.uk: Offering an online chat which is available Sunday - Thursday 5am - 9pm. If further support is needed a referral can be made for counselling via the pastoral team.
childline.org.uk: Offer support online or via the phone on 0800 1111 for young people aged 25 and under.
thedoor.org.uk: Stroud-based charity that offers mentoring and youth sessions for young people aged 11-25, support with the transition from primary to secondary school and family support.
samaritans.org: National charity offering a free phone support 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
giveusashout.org: 24-hour text message support manned by trained crisis counsellors to help young people find space in times of crisis – send HELP to 85258.
winstonswish.org: Supporting young people with bereavement. Access to an online chat/WhatsApp via 07418 341800. Alternatively, a referral for bereavement counselling can be made via the pastoral team or them directly.
getsafeonline.org: Tips on how to keep you and your child safe online.
parentzone.org.uk: Experts in family digital life, offering insights into popular digital games and advice on parenting techniques.
papyrus-uk.org: young suicide prevention organisation.
kooth.com : Young people aged 11 to 18 living in Gloucestershire can access free anonymous counselling from qualified counsellors via an online mental wellbeing platform. Kooth is designed for young people experiencing issues with their emotional wellbeing, such as anxiety, low mood or stress. Counselling can be accessed through a drop-in service or booked sessions; there is no referral needed from a health professional, no waiting lists, and no criteria to meet to get support. As well as the option of online counselling, there is an online support network where young people can join friendly discussion boards to connect with others having similar experiences. They can access journals, goal trackers, and self-help articles with the option to contribute their own experiences or advice.
Apps
Calm Harm: Uses various activities to help users to resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Silvercloud: Offers a range of supportive and interactive programmes to improve mental wellbeing.
Self-help for Anxiety Management (SAM): Self-help and private reflection exercises to help manage anxiety.
Fear Tools: An anxiety aid to help you combat generalised anxiety disorder, phobias and social anxiety disorder.
CALM: Supports with mediation and sleep
Headspace: Meditation and sleep support
School Nurse - NHS: Offering appointments for wellbeing checks, support with mental health, sleep and a whole range of other health needs. They offer appointments in school via referral or drop in session during lunch time every Thursday. Referrals can be made via the pastoral team or directly.
