Pastoral Care

Wellbeing is our priority

At LEH, we believe that when pupils feel happy, confident, and valued, they thrive – not just academically, but in every area of life. That’s why wellbeing isn’t an afterthought here – it’s embedded in everything we do.

Our pastoral care programme is built around four key pillars: developing a healthy sense of self; providing practical tools for emotional resilience; promoting kindness and self-compassion; and encouraging every pupil to become the best version of herself.

Once a year, the entire school pauses lessons for Wellbeing Day – a celebration of balance, reflection and self-care. It’s a space to recharge, to try something new, and to build habits that support lifelong wellbeing.

LEH Life Advice: skills for now and the future

Our LEH Life Advice programme forms the backbone of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. It equips pupils with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to navigate life both through school and beyond. From managing relationships, digital safety and appropriate use of AI, to understanding identity, wellbeing and global citizenship, it helps our girls grow into thoughtful, resilient and compassionate young adults.

Always someone to turn to

Every pupil is known, supported and encouraged. Each has a Form Tutor who acts as their daily mentor, helping them flourish both academically and emotionally. Heads of Year and senior pastoral staff are always available for chats, along with a full-time, self-referral counselling service, two friendly, accessible school nurses and a team of trained Sixth Form Peer Mentors for drop-in chats and advice.

Lunchtime sessions and initiatives led by older pupils promote a culture of empathy and openness. Our school dog, Lottie the Labrador, comes to LEH every Friday for walks with our pupils.

Friendships that last a lifetime

LEH is a school full of opportunities, challenges, and friendships. Our close-knit year groups and thriving House system help pupils build strong connections – not just within their year, but across the school and on the school coaches. These friendships become lasting support networks, stretching well beyond their school days into the world of university, work, and life beyond.

Championing digital safety

We take online wellbeing seriously. Our Digital Safety Coordinator oversees a robust digital mentorship programme where trained Sixth Form Digital Leaders and Form Group Reps help younger pupils navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly. From social media to screen time and the use of AI, our pupils are equipped to make wise, informed choices online.

Partnership with parents

We want parents to feel confident, informed, and supported, in addition to regular parent-teacher meetings. Parents can reach out at any time to the Head, Deputy Head (Pastoral), or Heads of Year via the My Parent Portal. The Head runs regular face-to-face and online Forums to share updates and progress against our strategic objectives, and to answer any questions that parents have. We also carry out frequent parent and pupil surveys.

LEH provides all parents with access to The Wellbeing Hub, an expert-led, evidence-based resource for meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of children and young people and their families. The Hub provides weekly podcasts, webinars on current topics affecting youth mental health and parenting along with access to over 2,000 expert-led, evidence-based resources on issues like nutrition, sleep, exam stress, social media, sibling dynamics, and so much more – helping parents navigate the teenage years with confidence.

Through effective communication, leaders have cultivated an environment that promotes pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and self-confidence alongside academic excellence.

ISI Report, 2025

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