pastoral

We value building great relationships. Our Tutors are the first port of call if students or parents have any queries or need support. Year Leaders, supported by senior member of staff, are also on hand to give advice – there is always someone to help. 

year leaders:

Year 7 - Mrs Nicola MacBlain 

Year 8 - Ms Rebecca Urch

Year 9 - Ms Rachel Bate

Year 10 - Mr Sebastian Langeveldt 

Year 11 - Miss Danielle Ludwell

Personal Development

At BFS, our personal development curriculum supports our core values. We want students to understand and model these values in their daily behaviours.

Our personal development curriculum is delivered through the BFS Promise. This is the school’s commitment to all students that they will have access to a rich and broad curriculum as well as a set of opportunities and experiences that help shape them as informed, responsible global citizens. The BFS Promise is interwoven in the daily life of the school - some aspects are built into the curriculum whilst others are part of the pastoral programme, normal school day or within planned events.

More information can be found in our Personal Development Booklet.

House system

At BFS all students and staff are a member of one of our four houses. Our house system creates smaller schools within one big school. A smaller community of students and staff who have a sense of belonging, shared identity and healthy competition. The house system provides a focal point for awards, events and mixes all ages ranges to enable older students to mentor and younger students. It also allows for us to reward each student under each of our Core Values. 

Each house contributes members to our House Parliament thereby allowing student voice in the future direction of the school. Each house also has an annual fundraising event aimed at supporting a local charity.

The pastoral care at Bristol Free School ensures that our students grow into well-rounded, reflective, caring and thoughtful young people ready to take their place in society.