We acknowledge, too, the critical nature of the Middle Years in developing personal identity. Therefore, our Middle Years educators demonstrate a deep commitment to the social and emotional well-being of the young people in their care. Students benefit from a Middle Years Co-ordinator, who takes the lead in pastoral care, monitoring individual progress and supporting student development. The Co-ordinator is supported by a group of Advisors – faculty members responsible for groups of eight to twelve students. Apart from regular weekly meetings, Advisor Groups get together socially once or twice a semester in order to help foster positive relationships between students and staff.