Continuing a programme of visiting all schools in his constituency, Andrew Griffith MP visited Seaford College on Friday (21st January) to see how the school has been developing through its “clear plan of continual investment into facilities”.
Headteacher, John Green, and Assistant Headteacher, Ash Arya, welcomed Andrew to the college to show him the most recent additions and to talk about the next stages, to deliver three new classrooms – a plan which was given the green-light by the South Downs National Park Authority in December.
Seaford College educates over 700 children and provides boarding for around a sixth of the school, with several boarders from overseas.
18 months ago, the school opened a new English block and library, and a sixth-form centre. The next steps are to deliver new classrooms, with longer-term ambitions to develop the sports pitches. The school is non-profit making, with all funds going back into the school buildings.
John Green told Andrew about how the school has responded to the mental well-being of students - especially with the impacts of the pandemic being so strongly felt by young people - with a dedicated place for students to go called the Pink House. The Pink House provides counselling and emotional support.
The Pastoral Care team also enlist the support of an incredibly special assistant - Kia, a German short-haired pointer – who helps with students' anxiety. Seaford hosted a Wellbeing and Building Resilience Conference to share best practice with other Leaders in Education.
Andrew said:
“It was great to visit the school and see everything that Seaford College has to offer. It is a wonderful school in a prime position in the heart of the South Downs National Park. I can see why families would choose the school for their children.
“A child’s education needs a balance of quality academic teaching, extra-curricular opportunities and good pastoral care, which I was delighted to see at Seaford College.”
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