Following the highly successful National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024 in Worcester on October 11th, 2024, we are delighted to share the photo gallery for the event.
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Please credit: NAPCE/Simon Hanagarth.
The winners of the fifth annual National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education were announced at a SOLD OUT event on October 11th in Worcester.
The Graham Hick Suite was bouncing at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground for the second Awards sell-out in a row where special guests included speaker Ellie Costello, Director of Team Square Peg, who won the Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care Award in 2023.
There was also entertainment in the form of talented emerging singer Sienna and a mighty impressive performance from Dancing Motion who hail from nearby Malvern.
The event enjoyed the support of a number of organisations through sponsorship and was slickly compered by NAPCE Chair Phil Jones.
Sponsors included the Association of School & College Leaders, Taylor & Francis, Schools Advisory Service (SAS), Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited, The Schools Consent Project, North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea, Connect to Purpose and Global Equality Collective.
Once again the Awards received a record number of nominations and the standard to entry was described as “hugely impressive” on an “incredible night to remember”.
Entry for NAPCE Awards 2025 was announced on the night and opens on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Entries can be made here https://napceawards.wufoo.com/forms/napce-awards-2025-entry-form
Here are the winners and finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024.
Congratulations to all winners and finalists on your fantastic achievements.
National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024 – The Winners
Pastoral School of the Year – Sponsored by Global Equality Collective
Presented by Dr Caron Carter
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.
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community 3-16, Ebbw Vale, Wales
Hazelwood Integrated College, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Creggan Primary School, Randalstown , Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School, Derry, Northern Ireland
Drapers’ Academy, Romford, England
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Pastoral Team of the Year – Sponsored by Connect to Purpose
Presented by Georgina Saralis Founder and CEO, 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.
Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing, Stoke on Trent, England
Fir Vale School, Sheffield, England
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Bristnall Hall Academy’s Achievement Coordinators , Oldbury, England
St. Teresa’s Nursery Staff Team, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year – Sponsored by North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea
Presented by Raymond Herron
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.
Ita Quinn, Malone Integrated College, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Claire Kerr, Royal School Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Benjamin Spaul, Goffs Academy, Cheshunt, England
Claire Blaney, St Johns Primary School, Swatragh, Northern Ireland
Mick Spellman, Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing, England
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Pastoral Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Taylor and Francis
Presented by Professor Noel Purdy, Editor, Pastoral Care in Education
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.
Brian McCloskey, St Mary’s Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Mark Thompson,Drumglass High School, Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Nadine Dorrian, Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland
Andrew Keep, St Bees School, St Bees, Cumbria
Richard Clark, Mansel Primary, Sheffield
Rory O’Connor, Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland
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Pastoral Development of the Year – Sponsored by Schools Advisory Service (SAS)
Presented by Sienna Evans-Cook
A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people.
Holy Trinity Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook,England
Blessed Trinity College, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Moneynick Primary School, Randalstown, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Schools Consent Project
Presented by Anne Emerson
A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference in pastoral care, for the benefit of young people.
Sue Roffey, Compass Community Schools, Sowerby Bridge, England
Fatema Mulla & Hafsa Mulla, Thornhill Community College, Dewsbury, England Tyrone
Tyrone Hughes, Bridgend Youth Justice Service, Bridgend, Wales
Holy Trinity Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Gary Kelly, St Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland
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Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Association of School and College Leaders
Presented by Ellie Costello
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.
Claire Kerr, Senior Teacher Pastoral, Royal School Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Thrive Academy
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
St. Louis Grammar School, Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Frederika Roberts / The Happiness Speaker, Doncaster, England
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International Contribution to Pastoral Care Award – Sponsored by Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited
Presented by Eileen Donnelly, National Executive Committee, NAPCE
An international school, 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.
North London Collegiate School Jeju, South Korea
King Richard School, Cyprus
Debbie Smith, All Saints School, London
Sue Roffey, Growing Great Schools Worldwide
Thrive Academy, Northern Ireland
Providing Effective Pastoral Care for Learners – Special Recognition Plaque – Sponsored by NAPCE
Presented by Jill Robson, National Secretary, NAPCE
Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
The second NAPCE Symposium held at Stranmillis University College on June 24th was hailed a “huge success”.
The event featured an impressive range of guests speakers including Linsey Farrell, Deputy Permanent Secretary at DE and Nicola Byrne, Assistant Chief Inspector at ETI.
Delegates also heard good practice from some past winners of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education including Áine Deane, Sacred Heart Primary School, Derry and Raymond Herron, St Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School.
There was also a panel discussion, led by NAPCE National Chair Phil Jones and featuring Dr John McMullen, Queen’s University, Belfast (Educational Psychologist, Researcher and Educator), Jonny Hampton, Organisation Lead, Reach Mentoring, Niall Manogue, Principal, West Winds Primary School, Newtownards, Hannah Campbell, Nurture Leader and Programme Coordinator, St Patrick’s College, Dungannon and Sheila Lavery, Trauma Educator and Therapist.
Lead organiser of the event was NAPCe Journal Editor Professor Noel Purdy who opened the event.
For your information and reference, we are very pleased to share the presentation slides shown on the day with you below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w1xg1K4Yd5YjuFCYSIss_3VZHnN9OObF?usp=share_link
The second NAPCE Symposium took place on June 24th and has been hailed a “great success”.
The event, at Stranmillis University College, was a sell-out and featured a range of speakers including pastoral care experts and past winners of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education.
Lead organiser of the Symposium was NAPCE Journal Editor Professor Noel Purdy.
We are very pleased to share our image gallery from the event. All images by Greg McCready.
The Gallery
The finalists of the National Awards For Pastoral Care In Education 2024 have been unveiled.
Now in its fifth year, the NAPCE Awards is a leading event on the education calendar and nominees have been selected in eight categories by an independent panel of expert judges.
NAPCE National Chair Phil Jones announced that the standard of entries was “outstanding” and all nominees should be “incredibly proud” of their work.
The Awards was launched by NAPCE in 2019 and it will return for a third in-person presentation ceremony in October, having been online for the first two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The NAPCE Awards is the first UK-wide scheme to recognise outstanding achievements across pastoral care in education settings.
It 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.
Mr Jones said:”Once again we received a record number of entries this year, smashing the previous high and it’s testament to the exciting way the Awards continues to grow and grow.
“Standards were extremely high this year and I’m told judging was not easy, with so many high class entries to consider.
“I continue to be excited by the geographical spread of the nominations and by the number of schools and colleges returning year on year to get involved.
“And I would like to offer huge congratulations to all who made the finals, with such a large number of nominations of the highest standard it’s a big achievement in itself.
“We now look forward to returning to Worcestershire County Cricket Ground, in Worcester for a wonderful evening of celebrations in October and tickets for all finalists are FREE.
“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!”
To book tickets for the showpiece Presentation Evening on October 11th at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground, Worcester, click here: https://NAPCE_Presentation_24.eventbrite.co.uk
The Finalists
Pastoral School of The Year
(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)
| Hazelwood Integrated College | Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland |
| Creggan Primary School | Randalstown , Co Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School. | Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Ebbw Fawr Learning Community | Ebbw Vale, Wales |
| Drapers’ Academy | Romford, England |
Pastoral Team of The Year
(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)
| Fir Vale School | Sheffield, England |
| Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing | Stoke on Trent, England |
| Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Bristnall Hall Academy’s Achievement Coordinators | Oldbury, England |
| St Teresa’s Nursery Staff Team | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year
(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)
| Ita Quinn | Malone Integrated College, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Benjamin Spaul | Goffs Academy, Cheshunt, England |
| Claire Blaney | St Johns Primary School, Swatragh, Northern Ireland |
| Claire Kerr | Royal School Dungannon, Northern Ireland |
| Mike Spellman | Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing,England |
Pastoral Leader of Staff of the Year
(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)
| Mark Thompson | Drumglass High School, Dungannon, Northern Ireland |
| Nadine Dorrian | Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland |
| Andrew Keep, | St Bees School, St Bees, Cumbria |
| Brian Mc Closkey, | St Mary’s Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
| Richard Clark, | Mansel Primary,Sheffield |
| Rory O’Connor | Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland |
Pastoral Development of the Year
(A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people)
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Belfast Northern Ireland |
| Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Highfield and Brookham School | Liphook,England |
| Blessed Trinity College | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Moneynick Primary School | Randalstown, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care
(A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference for the benefit of young people in the area of pastoral care)
| Fatema Mulla & Hafsa Mulla | Thornhill Community College, Dewsbury, England |
| Tyrone Hughes | Bridgend Youth Justice Service, Bridgend, Wales |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Gary Kelly | St Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland |
| Sue Roffey | Compass Community Schools, Sowerby Bridge, England
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Raising Awareness About Pastoral Care
(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)
| Thrive Academy, | Craigavon, Northern Ireland |
| Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Mrs Claire Kerr, Senior Teacher Pastoral, Royal School, Dungannon. | Dungannon, Northern Ireland |
| St. Louis Grammar School Ballymena | Ballymena, Northern Ireland |
| Frederika Roberts / The Happiness Speaker | Doncaster, England |
International Contribution to Pastoral Care
(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)
| King Richard School | Cyprus |
| Debbie Smith All Saints School | London |
| NLCS Jeju | South Korea |
| Sue Roffey | Compass Community Schools, Sowerby Bridge, England |
| Thrive Academy, | Craigavon, Northern Ireland |
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.
Grand Presentation for The National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education
Friday 11th October 2024 Information and Tickets at
https://NAPCE_Presentation_24.eventbrite.co.uk
Tickets available from 9-00am on Monday 3rd June. Tickets for this event are limited so please book early.
Join NAPCE for a brilliant Pastoral Professional Development Opportunity at the same venue on the same day.
The Annual Conference – October 11th -2024 – 10-00am until 4-00pm
Good Practice in Pastoral Care in Education – NAPCE Conference 2024
Also on Friday, October 11th (daytime). This event will include brilliant presentations from national experts in pastoral care and previous winners of National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education sharing their good practice.
Information and tickets at https://2024-napce-annual-conference.eventbrite.co.uk
The NAPCE Online Spring Conference 2024 on March 20th was a tremendous success.
“Achieving outstanding personal development and pastoral care in 21st century schools” was the theme for the event and the key note speaker was Shaun McInerney, School Leadership & Strategy Lead at the University of Worcester.
As it happened on the night
7-00pm – Welcome and introduction, Phil Jones, National Chair, NAPCE
7-05pm – Presentation, Shaun McInerney, the School Leadership and Strategy Lead at the University of Worcester.
7-45pm Pastoral Question Time
Chaired by Phil Jones, National Chair, NAPCE
Panel
Questions and discussion about current pastoral issues and topics.
Just in case you couldn’t make it, we are delighted to share a recording the event, which you can watch right here.