A strong culture of care
There are many demands and stresses on young people as they navigate their way on the, not always smooth, journey from pre-teen to young adult, and we are here to guide, advise, encourage and support them.
We passionately believe that pastoral support is every bit the equal of academic provision, and is integral to the warm relationships and close-knit community that thrive here here at North Bridge House Canonbury Senior School.
We believe that happy children learn best which is why we are committed to creating a fully supportive learning environment, which builds a sense of connectedness, focus and purpose for each and every individual.
We work in conjunction with parents and guardians to build strong links between home and school, and this starts at the very beginning of your journey with us.
"Absolutely great school, both academically and in terms of pastoral care. It is a very happy school."
- NBH Canonbury Senior Parent
Pupil wellbeing is at the heart of all we do
We provide a smooth transition
Starting senior school in itself can often be a little daunting, which is why we break the ice, initiate friendships and ease our Year 7 students’ transition with an exciting outdoor adventure trip – aimed specifically at team building and confidence boosting – within their very first term.
We understand teens
We have also worked with mental health envoy and founder of ThinkWell, Jonny Benjamin; UCL Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore; and Dr Paul Kelley, Clinical Research Associate in the University of Oxford’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, to best support the wellbeing of our Sixth Form students, removing all barriers to teaching and learning and ensuring maximum success.
As a Cognita School, staff, students and parents alike have access to a wide range of wellbeing resources through the Be Well Charter, and events such as Global Be Well Day recognise our daily efforts to support students in every aspect of their growth and development, whilst empowering them to build their own mental health toolkit.
We develop skills to deal with adversity
Our programme of assemblies, guest speakers, awareness events, careers fairs and charity initiatives, give further scope to explore the views of others. One of these initiatives is an ongoing relationship between our students, school community, and Friends of the Rosebowl, a youth centre in Islington.
We ensure pastoral needs are met
The strong bond of trust that is established between pupils and Form Tutors enables free communication in an environment where pupils feel seen, heard, and where they know they are taken seriously. The Form Tutor takes ownership of the pupils within their care, encouraging them to flourish by embracing every opportunity to learn and participate in the numerous co-curricular, sports, music, and art activities provided by the school.
Specialist support is also available from Heads of Year, our on-site School Counsellor, and the SENCo (Specialist Educational Needs Co-ordinator). Our staff work together to create the best possible learning environment for each child.
Join us at an open event
Our open events provide the opportunity to see the school in action, meet our Head, Mrs Charlotte Tassell-Dent, our brilliant staff and pupils, and learn more about what life at Canonbury really looks like.
Discover more about admissions
Our admissions process is designed to be as straightforward and supportive as possible, setting your child on the path to an excellent education experience.
Find out more about the application process through to the point of offer and enrolment with our step-by-step guide.
