The purpose of this letter is to inform parents of Stowe's tutorial and pastoral system. In the Lower
School, tutorial groups are arranged by Year Group and by House. The tutorial system is an integral
part of the pastoral provision at Stowe and all Lower School Tutors have one evening duty a week in the
Boarding House. House Teams meet once a week to discuss any pastoral or academic issues arising
and to discuss plans of action as necessary. The role of the Tutor at Stowe is a pivotal one as it
provides a crucial link in the chain of communication between teachers, housemasters/mistresses,
parents and tutees. Where possible, a Tutor will keep his/her tutor group as they move from the Third
Form through to the Fifth Form, fostering a positive relationship with both tutees and their parents.
Central to the tutorial programme at Stowe is the provision of one to one support and a personalised
curriculum through Stoic Individual Programmes (SIPs). Tutors meet weekly with their tutees on an
individual basis to plan the week ahead and reflect on achievements or issues arising from the previous
week.