A caring environment Moving to senior school is a big step and often daunting but, at Abingdon, we have many years of experience in helping children to settle and they quickly feel that they belong. Students attend an induction day before starting at school to ensure that everyone knows a familiar face and can find their way around campus, even before term starts. Year groups are split into houses and tutor groups with a ratio of between 10 to 12 students per tutor. There are nine houses, three of which are boarding and day houses. Each house has a houseroom where students go to relax, enjoy each other's company or to study quietly. Each tutor has daily contact with tutees and is the main link between school and home, ensuring each individual is known and cared for. Tutors quickly get to know the children and we have specialist tutors for the Third Year who are well-versed in helping children acclimatise to their new surroundings. Older students also act as mentors, helping their younger counterparts from an insider’s point of view! Find out more: Pastoral care
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