Pastoral
Each house has a ‘Head of House’ who are able to assist in more complicated pastoral situations. However, the majority of pastoral work will be initially responded to by the Subject Teacher and/or the Form Tutor. Please see the ‘Houses’ part of the website for more information.
Houses
On arrival at The Bolsover School all students are assigned a vertical tutor group and a House - each House is identified by a colour which is incorporated into the House tie.
The five Houses not only provide pastoral support and academic monitoring but also a competitive angle used to raise standards in areas of Sport, Attendance, Academic Success, Community Links and Enterprise. You will remain in one House for the duration of their time at The Bolsover School.
House identities are also evident in their community and charitable links.
Arkwright
Head of House: Mr L Squires
Named after Richard Arkwright who brought industrialisation to Derbyshire through harnessing water power for the mill at Cromford. He is responsible for the expansion of the Derwent Valley, including the construction of cottages, a chapel, a school, hotel and castle.
Arkwright have adopted Mind and Weston Park Cancer Charity as their chosen charities.
Bainbridge
Head of House: Miss E Whapplington
Named after Emerson Bainbridge who set up the Bolsover Mining Company and was responsible for the operation of six local mines. Emerson Bainbridge developed the New Bolsover Model Village built for the benefit of people who worked for the Bolsover Colliery. He also had a controlling interest in many of the local railways.
Bainbridge have adopted British Heart Foundation as their chosen charity.
Hardwick
Head of House: Mr T Crespin
Bess of Hardwick was the second wealthiest woman in Elizabethan England. She was influential in the construction of Hardwick House and the original Chatsworth House.
Hardwick have adopted Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice as their chosen charity.
Nightingale
Head of House: Miss J Allen
The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale, was most noted for her work during the Crimean War. However, she originally lived in Lea near Cromford and spent many years of her life devoted to social reformation.
Nightingale have adopted The Nightingale Ward at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as their chosen charity.
Peveril
Head of House: Mr R Pemberton
Named after William Peveril, a knight of William the Conqueror, and owner of Peveril Castle at Castleton. He owned huge areas of land in the local area including modern day Bolsover and is one of the few people explicitly recorded in the Domesday Book as having built castles.
Peveril have adopted Ashgate Hospice as their chosen charity.
Student Wellbeing
At The Bolsover School we believe in nothing but the best for our students and aim to be outstanding in everything that we do. We recognise the importance of the wellbeing of the students that attend our school and endeavour to ensure we can effectively support the students through a multifaceted whole school approach.
Useful Links
General Mental Health Support:
Kooth: Online counselling and support – https://www.kooth.com/
Young minds: Mental health support for young people - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Place2Be: Young people’s mental health support - https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/supporting-your-child-s-mental-health/
MindEd: Mental health resources - https://www.minded.org.uk/
Every Mind Matters: NHS resources on everyday mindfulness - https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Stem4: Supporting positive teenage mental health - https://stem4.org.uk/
The Mix: Generalised support for young people – https://www.themix.org.uk/
SHOUT: Crisis text helpline – https://giveusashout.org/
Stop.Breathe.Think: 1-1 counselling sessions - https://www.stopbreathethink.org.uk/
Support for families:
Barnardo’s - https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Healios: Mental health, Autism, and ADHD service - https://healios.org.uk/
Youth Support Trust: Support via sports and play - https://www.youthsporttrust.org
Sleep difficulties:
The Sleep Charity: The national sleep helpine: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/ -
Self-harm and suicidal ideation:
Papyrus: Support surrounding suicidal ideation in young people - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Harmless: Support surrounding self-harm and suicide - https://harmless.org.uk/
LGBT+:
Derbyshire LGBT: Support for LGBT+ or anyone who is having issues with their sexual orientation or gender identity - https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/
Eating difficulties:
Beat: Support and information surrounding disordered eating - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
First steps: Local support and information surrounding disordered eating - https://firststepsed.co.uk/
Bereavement/Loss:
Child Bereavement UK: Support surrounding bereavement - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Childhood Bereavement Network: Support surrounding bereavement - https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/
Underage Drinking
Drink Aware - https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/underage-drinking/
Online Safety
#OnlineSafetyAtHome - https://mailchi.mp/edb2d1ae96b7/online-safety-at-home-from-thinkuknow-19-05-20
Approved Apps:
The school recommends and supports the following apps – they are available to download on iPhone and Android:
Calm Harm: Support surrounding self-harming behaviours
Combined Minds: Support for individuals supporting young people with their mental health
Cove: A musical journal to help support mental health
Clear Fear: A distraction app to support anxiety
Headspace: A mindfulness app
The Bolsover School's Zero Tolerance Approach to Bullying
Our approach to bullying at The Bolsover School is that: any type of bullying is unacceptable.
We define bullying as: Deliberate, hurtful behaviour, either physical or psychological, which is unprovoked and repeated over a period of time.
We encourage students to report any instances where they feel that they are or could be being bullied. This can be to any member of staff in school, however systems in place will undoubtedly lead to input from the student’s Head of House in order to attempt to resolve the issues.
Please refer to the Anti-Bullying Policy in the Documents and Policies section for more comprehensive details of how bullying is dealt with at The Bolsover School.
CEOP
CEOP stands for Child Exploitation and Online Protection. It is a law enforcement agency that helps to keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. They help thousands of children and young people every year who have been in uncomfortable situations online.
They can provide help and advice and you can make a report through the website if something has happened online that has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This could be from someone you know or from a stranger. CEOP take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to help keep the public safe.
Clicking on the CEOP button on the footer of this website, will redirect you to their webpage.
For more information on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and online safety including the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) advice follow this link: https://www.ddscp.org.uk/parents-and-carers/