PREPARING FOR LIFE

For all our pupils, whether they are with us from the early years or join us in Senior School, their time at Watson's will play a significant part in their journey into adulthood. We share with parents a responsibility in providing a solid

foundation on which to build as our young people progress from school to future study and the challenges of the world they will inherit.

Supporting personal development is key, and the happiness and well-being of our pupils is something to which all our staff are committed. Pastoral care is an integral part of everyday life at school, and is supported by a formal guidance structure that ensures a high level of individual care and attention.

Guidance has several elements, including the development of relationships through social activities, which establishes a basis of trust for listening and advice.This approach is supported by our Personal and Social Education programme that helps pupils understand and tackle the issues of "growing up".

Watson's has a strong record of performance in national examinations and we take pride in the levels of excellence achieved each year, as well as in the fulfilment of personal targets by pupils with differing levels of ability.

Most of our pupils continue to Further or Higher Education. They are fully supported by members of our academic mentoring team and expert Careers Department, who provide advice on subject choices and plans beyond school.

Of course, academic achievement should not be the only measure of success. The development of our pupils into well-educated, mature, responsible, motivated and happy young people is at the heart of our ambition at Watson's.