We are delighted to announce that our school has been successful in securing funding for a Defence School Mentor – a first for St Bede's! This is a significant achievement, and we are incredibly proud to now be able to offer additional, targeted support to defence students and families within our school.

The Defence School Mentor will play a vital role in supporting students from Defence families, particularly during times of transition such as postings, deployments, and new school enrolments. Just as importantly, this role will provide broader wellbeing and pastoral support across the entire school community, helping to strengthen connections, promote resilience, and build a greater sense of belonging for all students.

We will begin the recruitment process shortly, and look forward to welcoming the right person to this important new position.

Thank you to Mrs Fox and Mrs Luhrs for their hard work in preparing the successful application.