Infant & Junior School

In the Infant and Junior School, each class has a form teacher. This person is responsible for the overall learning and care of each child within their class.  Throughout the Infant School parents are encouraged to visit the classroom regularly when dropping off their children in the morning. Not only is it lovely to look at the displays of the children’s work, it also gives parents and teachers the opportunity to keep each other informed.  Where possible our teachers operate an open door policy and are always happy to welcome parents.  As the children move through the Junior School they become more independent, and so visits by parents to the classroom become less frequent.  Each pupil has a home message book or homework diary.  For those parents who do not visit Grittleton on a regular basis, this is usually the first method of communication.  The teachers can of course be contacted at any time should the need arise.

Senior School

In the Senior School pupils will usually have the same form teacher for at least four years.  The form teacher is responsible for their pastoral care and the supervision of each individual’s progress.  Time is allocated each day for form business, advice and guidance.