Pastoral care will be a hallmark throughout the Academy. We want a professional, safe and caring environment. We would aim to care for our pupils and vulnerable groups by providing a safe environment for them to learn and work and by helping to identify children who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm so that appropriate support and action can be taken to keep them safe, both at home and in the Academy.
 

Every student is of a tutor group, which in turn will become part of a House system as the new school grows. The tutor will be responsible for the pastoral care of those in their tutor group and will act as an extremely important point of contact between the Academy and parent

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• We are really keen for parents to contact the school if they have concerns or information which can support us in ensuring their child is happy and safe at GWA. Your first contact should be with your child's tutor, and they will endeavour to be in touch within 72 hours. Please email office@gwacademy.co.uk  with the student's name and tutor group in the subject of the email.
   

• Parents can also contact their child's Head of Year if required by following the same steps outlined above and marking it for the attention of the Head of Year.
   

• If it is a safeguarding concern, please email our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Ms Sparrow via office@gwacademy.co.uk

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Whilst we understand that you may, at times which to speak to us in person, we ask that you understand that this may not always be possible immediately as we are often teaching or in meetings. If you wish to meet with us, please speak to the office and they will support with booking in a face to face meeting

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School Nurses

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Please see information provided by Swindon Borough Council School Nurse Team

Click Here

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Programme of Support for Families

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We are pleased to introduce our programme of support for families for term 3 & 4 2025/26 at Great Western Academy. Our core value of care extends beyond the classroom door, and we would like to offer families this programme of support to help and encourage parents and carers to engage in their own learning, as well as supporting their child even further. 

Below is our programme of support for 25/26. Each session explains how you can join. If a session is sign up, a link will be sent out shortly in advance of the event. If a session is invitation only, but you feel it may benefit yourself or your child, please do get in touch. Sessions highlighted in orange are online. The programme of support will be updated in each full term, with a new and exciting offer.

 

Click to download Programme.

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If you would like any further information, please email: SFF@gwacademy.co.uk.

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Supporting Your Key Stage 4 Child To Revise For Exams

Following the session, run by Mrs Rodway, please find information from the session and some resources to support you.

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Presentation (22 January 2026)​

KS4 Revision Materials