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Pastoral Support

Light Hall School is proud of the pastoral support provided to students, parents and caregivers.

Student Services

Students are able to access support for general day to day issues such as signing in and out of school, First Aid, uniform and providing reasons for absence.

The Refocus Centre

The Refocus Centre is managed by Mr O’Grady. The centre is designed as a temporary measure to support students who are unable to access mainstream education for a number of reasons. As such, the length of time a student spends in the centre is based upon their individual needs. Senior Members and Pastoral staff make referrals, who work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents and caregivers.

Staff

Mrs P Ruddy

Admissions & Attendance

pruddy@lighthall.co.uk

Mr J Miller

Pastoral Manager Atlantis

jmiller@lighthall.co.uk

Ms J Allen

Head of Inclusion

jallen@lighthall.co.uk

Mr D Hooper

Education Welfare & Family Liason Officer

dhooper@lighthall.co.uk

Mrs S Cull

Pastoral Manager Challenger

scull@lighthall.co.uk

Mr S O’Grady

Refocus Centre Manager

sogrady@lighthall.co.uk

Ms L Hall

Pastoral Manager Discovery

lhall@lighthall.co.uk

Mr J Blunt

Pastoral Manager Endeavour

jblunt@lighthall.co.uk

Mrs K Regan

Administrator

kregan@lighthall.co.uk

Ms S Ryalls

First Aider

sryalls@lighthall.co.uk

Pastoral Managers:

There are 4 Pastoral Managers;

  • Mr Miller – Atlantis House 
  • Mrs Cull – Challenger House
  • Ms Hall – Discovery House 
  • Mr Blunt – Endeavour House 

They are non-teaching members of staff who work in conjunction with Heads of House to ensure that each student is fully supported in an academic and pastoral capacity. The managers promote an active image and are the first point of contact for our students, parents and caregivers. This role allows the identification of any issues or areas of concern. This allows specific and targeted work for each individual.

Counselling

The school has a counsellor for student issues once a week. The counsellor talks with our students which has created a unique opportunity for students to engage with non-school staff in a safe and controlled environment. The aim of the counsellor is empower young people to value themselves and others, thus leading to them making confident and appropriate lifestyle choices for the future; an ethos that is at the heart of Light Hall School. Referrals can be made through the Pastoral Managers.

Education Welfare

This is delivered by Mr Hooper. He is the School Attendance and family Liaison Officer. He works with families to ensure that students attend school for the maximum amount of time available, in order to make the required progress and achieve academically. He is available to  support students and families.

External Agencies

The Pastoral team also work in close proximity with external agencies such as:​

  • Str8up,
  • This way up,
  • Sweet Project
  • Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service,
  • Solihull Young Carers,
  • Growing Through
  • Youth Inclusion Support Programme (YISP),
  • The Local Authority: School Nurse,
  • Emotional, Social Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD team)
  • Educational Psychologist
  • The Police

Peer Mentoring

The school operates a Peer Mentoring Programme, led by selected year 10 students attached to year 7 form groups. This not only empowers students but also provides younger students with alternative support.    

Contact Light Hall School

  • Light Hall School
    Hathaway Road
    Shirley
    Solihull
    West Midlands
    B90 2PZ
  • 0121 744 3835 (Main)
  • office@lighthall.co.uk
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Light Hall School 35 mins ago

Welcome back to our students!! It was so lovely to see them all this morning. https://t.co/yIPOUe6cEJ

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Light Hall School 3 days ago

We're so excited & can't wait to welcome all our students back on Monday at 08.40am. Reminders of all details are in the information here: https://t.co/NORqqUGQul

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Light Hall School 7 days ago

It’s National Careers Week this week! We’ll be encouraging students to share their #hope for the future throughout the week. https://t.co/s7UsXpivxe

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Light Hall School 2 weeks ago

Morning! We are delighted schools can return on 8th March. The senior team will be planning over the next few days, updating risk assessments & liaising with the local authority to ensure that the return to school is as safe, and smooth, as possible. Further details will follow. https://t.co/V8BRjEy2kk

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Light Hall School 2 weeks ago

Hope you have had a lovely half term. We can't wait to greet all our students again tomorrow (virtually of course!). Don't forget the change to lesson times - they can be found here: https://t.co/FLI6gWUjsW

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Light Hall School 4 weeks ago

What a day of positivity! A tremendous thanks to our friends in the community, Palletline Birmingham, for the lovely new laptops they have donated to those students who need them the most. We are so grateful. https://t.co/idwkPr658a

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Light Hall School 4 weeks ago

It may be cold outside, but we are happy to report that when we've checked on our 4 light hall legends (our fish) we have seen them swimming happily. Roll on the Spring! https://t.co/w9CqNt0QO6

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Light Hall School 1 month ago

We just wanted to a pass a huge thank you to one of our parents, who arranged for their company to purchase 20 laptops, for those students in need. We are so grateful for all the support we have received. #TeamLightHall

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Light Hall School 2 months ago

Why don't you take a quick look at our new literacy page - top tips for reading, a competition and..... a poll with a small prize for entering.

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Light Hall School 2 months ago

What an amazing community we live & work in! In April, we made visors for the care homes & gave them to help those in need. Today, Dr Camilla Vindalon, Director - Deepdene Care Home, delivered 30 new tablets to our school, as a gift, to help those students who need them.

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