At Birchwood High School, students are organised in form groups, with a tutor who stays with them during their five years. Tutors are the first point of contact for students and parents & carers. They see the form every day at morning registration and are able to monitor progress, achievement and behaviour, and intervene to support students when necessary. Tutors get to know students as individuals and are there to support them in times of difficulty.

Whilst tutors will deal with minor issues to do with achievement and behaviour, Heads of Year will deal with more serious or prolonged concerns.