Families & Tutors

The pastoral system at Matthew Moss High School is unique! On joining Matthew Moss every learner becomes part of a Family.   

There are four Families: Beech, Lime, Maple and Oak.  Each Family has its own personality and is lead by a Head of Family and a team of tutors. In each tutor group there are approximately 25 learners made up from 5 learners per year. Having a variety of different learners from each year in the tutor group allows learners to learn from each other therefore reflecting real life.  For example, Year 11 can share their experiences of Work Experience with Year 10 and Year 8 can help settle Year 7 into school.

During Tutor Time learners will be engaged in our aspirations programme Your Future, discuss their learning with their tutor and make valuable contributions to school life through their learner council representatives.  Their tutor is the most important member of staff in their school career and is the link between home and school.

Another key feature of the pastoral system is our programme of personal, social and emotional development: "Learning for Life".  Learning for Life Days happen throughout the school year and enable learners to develop new skills from Year 8 attaining a First Aid Certificate to Beech Family creating a Public Service Campaign on Crime Prevention. 

Members of the pastoral team are available to discuss the progress and development of students and answer any questions you may have. 

Please see below for full family members: