National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2025 – Finalists Announced
The finalists of the National Awards For Pastoral Care In Education 2025 have been revealed and tickets for the presentation evening can be booked from 1st July on the link below.
Now in its sixth year, the NAPCE Awards is a leading event on the education calendar and finalists have been selected by an independent panel of expert judges across eight categories.
The standard of entries this year has been described as “sky high” by NAPCE National Chair Phil Jones.
“Everyone who took part this year should be incredibly proud of their contribution to pastoral care and the difference that it can make to the development and wellbeing of children and young people in our schools and colleges,” Mr Jones revealed.
“The Awards continues to grow and the strength in depth across all categories was a key feature of this year’s scheme.
“Huge congratulations to all finalists, it is an outstanding achievement, particularly given the very high standards on show this year.
“I look forward to meeting you all for the grand presentation ceremony in October, it promises to be an incredibly inspiring evening, once again.
“Please make sure you book early to ensure you get your place at one of the education sector’s most important events of the year!”
NAPCE launched the Awards in 2019 and it is the first UK-wide scheme to recognise outstanding achievements across pastoral care in education settings.
Alongside the eight regular categories listed below, NAPCE launched a Special Recognition Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award this year. These categories were not open to public nomination and winners will be selected by a special panel.
The Awards exists to shine a light on excellent practice in pastoral care and to celebrate the people making a real difference in the educational experience of young people.
It also encourages new initiatives and ideas in pastoral care and recognises the contributions being made to developing policy and practice in pastoral support.
To book FREE tickets for the showpiece Presentation Evening on October 10th at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground, Worcester, click here: https://NAPCEAwardsPresentation25.eventbrite.co.uk
The Finalists
Pastoral School of The Year sponsored by Global Equality Collective
(A school that can demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and support for learners that makes a real difference in the progress and personal development of young people in the school)
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Strathfoyle, Derry
Knowles Primary School, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
St. John the Baptist’s College, Portadown ,Co Armagh
Beechfield School, Watford, Hertfordshire
Loreto Grammar School, Omagh
……………….
Pastoral Team of The Year sponsored by Connect to Purpose
(A team that works in pastoral care and can demonstrate a determination to support young people to achieve their full potential and a positive impact on the young people they work with)
Gospel Oak School, Tipton
St. John the Baptist’s College, Portadown ,Co Armagh
Pastoral Team, Loreto Grammar School, Omagh
Pastoral Team at Holte School, Lozells. Birminghan
LSA team at East Barnet School, London
……………….
Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year sponsored by North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea
(A member of staff who works in pastoral care and who always makes the extra effort to support young people to enable them to become effective learners and achieve success)
Jane Davey, Wyborne School, New Eltham, London
Tanya Pavitt, Edgeborough School, Farnham, Surrey
Sue White, Netherhall School and Oakes College, Cambridge
Charlotte Surry, Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Maggie Bassett, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg, Bryn-y-Môr, Swansea
……………….
Pastoral Leader of the Year sponsored by Taylor and Francis
(Has a passion for pastoral care that is shared with colleagues to inspire and motivate them to make a real difference in the lives of the young people they work with)
Katrina Moore, Malone Integrated College
Vicki Blackburn, Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Charlotte van der Westhuizen, Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent
Damian McBeath, The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford, Kent
Chris Woods, The Netherhall School and Oakes College, Cambridge
……………….
Pastoral Development of the Year sponsored by Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited
(A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people)
Young Carers Team, Mark Hall Academy, Harlow, Essex
ReBooT Behavioural Support Unit, The Netherhall School and Oakes College, Cambridge
The Early Years Personal, Social, and Emotional Development Programme, Partnership for Children
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Calvin Walker-Hall, All Saints Catholic School, Dagenham
……………….
Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care sponsored by Pupil Pathways
(A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference for the benefit of young people in the area of pastoral care)
Kingsford Community School, Newham, London
Heather Law, Glenlola Collegiate School Bangor, Northern Ireland
Rachel Davenport, The Netherhall School and Oakes College,Cambridge
Laura Stow, The Netherhall School and Oakes College, Cambridge
Sue White, Netherhall School and Oakes College,Cambridge
YGAM, London
……………….
Raising Awareness About Pastoral Care sponsored by The Association of School & College Leaders
An individual, group or organisation who through their actions have raised awareness about pastoral care or pastoral issues and encouraged positive improvements for the benefit of young people)
Lisa Irvine, All Saints Catholic School Dagenham
Natterhub
Chris Tooley, The Netherhall School and Oakes College, Cambridge
Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook, Hampshire
The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford, Kent
……………….
International Contribution to Pastoral Care sponsored by The Wellbeing Distillery
(An international school or organisation outside of the UK or an individual working in research or in an international school outside of the UK, that has promoted or delivered high quality pastoral care)
The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford, Kent
ISA Liwan International School, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Jemma Kirby, The Netherhall School and Oakes College,Cambridge
……………….
There will also be a prize of £100 for the school or institution for the winners of each category and individuals will also be recognised for their achievements.
Also on the evening we will be presenting an Outstanding Pastoral Care for SEND Learners Award sponsored by Edith Gerda Hanko Legacy, a Special Recognition Award sponsored by NAPCE and Lifetime Achievement Award also sponsored by NAPCE.
Grand Presentation for The National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education
When: Friday 10th October 2025. Evening.
Where: Graeme Hick Pavillion, County Ground, Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester, WR2 4RL.
Tickets are available from 1st July, 2025 via this link https://NAPCEAwardsPresentation25.eventbrite.co.uk
The NAPCE Annual Conference takes place on the same day as the Awards and you are welcome to attend that also. Tickets and information are available here: https://AnnualNAPCE25.eventbrite.co.uk