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NAPCE Awards 2024 – Finalists Announced

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

 

 

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

NAPCE Awards 2023 – Photo Gallery Now LIVE!

The National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2023 was a tremendous success.

It took place at the Graeme Hick Pavilion, Worcestershire County Cricket Club on September 29th, 2023 and was sold out.

Winners were crowned from eight categories and the deserving finalists were also celebrated on a special night for people who work in pastoral care roles in education settings.

We are delighted to now share a full photo gallery from the event.

You can view the full gallery and choose which photos you would like to download right here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VbVapRpjSEqN5n4M4OXUp3VghhMXDSBK?usp=share_link

 

NAPCE Awards 2024 – Entry Now Open

Entry for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024 is now open.

The Awards is the first and only scheme based in the UK to recognise great practice of pastoral care providers in the education sector and is now in its fifth year.

We have been delighted with the success of the NAPCE Awards since we launched in 2020 and the initiative continues to go from strength to strength.

The Presentation Ceremony at Worcestershire County Cricket Club in September 2023 was a sold out.

The closing date for all categories this year will be Friday, 19th April, 2024, but there’s no reason to wait, get your entries in now.

Just like in previous years, the finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education will be selected by an independent judging panel and invited to attend the ceremony to share the experience with peers and find out who wins each Award.

NAPCE is inviting nominations in the following categories;

Pastoral School of the Year
Pastoral Team of the Year
Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year
Pastoral Leader of the Year
Pastoral Development of the Year
Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care
Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care
International Contribution to Pastoral Care

You can enter the NAPCE categories here Enter here

Nominations are encouraged for awards in different categories from schools and educational establishments and you DO NOT need to currently be a member of NAPCE to take part.

NAPCE Awards 2024 is an excellent opportunity to share good practice in pastoral care and through our social media, website and those of our partners, the Awards raises awareness of where pastoral support is making a real difference in the educational experience of young people.

The Awards also encourages new initiatives and ideas in pastoral care and will recognise the contributions being made to developing policy and practice in pastoral support.

This is an opportunity to recognise the impact the work of pastoral staff is having on the achievement and well being of young people.

The decisions about prize winners in each category will be made by a panel of invited professionals who work in pastoral care.

There will be a prize of £100.00 for the school or institution for the winners of each category and individuals will also be recognised for their achievements.

The criteria for the NAPCE awards are;

•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

•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

•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

•Pastoral Leader 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

•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

•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

•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

•International Contribution to Pastoral CareAn 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.

Nominations for the NAPCE Awards are welcome from member schools and institutions and from schools and institutions that are not currently members of NAPCE.

NAPCE Awards 2023 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners of the fourth annual National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education were announced at a SOLD OUT event on September 29th in Worcester.

The atmosphere was electric at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground and special guests included guest speaker Ronald Skelton M.Ed. B.Phil. B.Ed. (Hons) NPQH LLE, Headteacher and CEO of Broadway Academy in Birmingham and the longest serving headteacher in the region.

There was also entertainment for the first time from glorious young singer Sienna and a dazzling performance of Irish dancing from a team assembled by Chloe English, World Irish Dancing Champion.

The event was sponsored by Majesticare and was brilliantly hosted by NAPCE Chair Phil Jones.

A record number of nominations, fantastic finalists, brilliant winners and amazing support from across the education sector characterised the NAPCE Awards 2023.

It was described as an “ultimate triumph”.

Entry for NAPCE Awards 2024 was announced on the night and opened on Sunday, October 1st, 2023. Entries can be made here https://napceawards.wufoo.com/forms/napce-awards-2024-entry-form/

Here are the winners and finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2023.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists on your fantastic achievements.

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2023 – The Winners

Pastoral School of the Year – Sponsored by Schools Consent Project
Presented by Luke Ramsden, Chair of Trustees for School Consent Project

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.

Richard Cloudesley School

Up Holland High School, Lancashire

St Patrick College Dungiven

RGS The Grange

Holy Trinity Primary School

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.

Pastoral Team, Stockport Academy

Pastoral Team at Shireland Collegiate Academy

SENDi Team Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

Institute of Policing’s Work Based Education Officers Team

Team of Student Managers, Preston College

Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year – Sponsored by North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea
Presented by Jill Robson, NAPCE National Secretary

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.

Liz Tzouliou, East Barnet School

Matt Pont Beck Primary School

Raymond Kelly, St Patrick College Dungiven · Thomas Carter Stead, NLCS Jeju

Aine Deane, Sacred Heart Primary School, Derry

Pastoral Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Taylor and Francis
Presented by Mel and Ellie from Majesticare

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.

Aine Deane, Sacred Heart Primary School, Derry

Donna Merry, Southend YMCA Community School

Liz Weddle, JCoSS, Barnet

Kathryn Bates, Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick

Andrew Keep, St Bees School

Pastoral Development of the Year – Sponsored by Crown House Publishing
Presented by Ron Skelton, Headteacher and CEO, Broadway Academy, Birmingham

A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people.

Raymond Herron, St. Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School

Christ the King Sixth Forms

Inclusion Hub, Friern Barnet School

Leighton Park School

St. Louis Grammar School Ballymena

Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care – Sponsored by Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited
Presented by Eileen Donnelly, Member of NAPCE National Executive Committee

A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference in pastoral care, for the benefit of young people.

Mohammed Adam, Manchester Academy

Girls on Board

Heather Tuffs, Nidderdale High School

Lads Like Us

Sacred Heart PS, Derry

Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Association of School and College Leaders
Presented by Margaret Mulholland from ASCL

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.

Ellie Costello, Team Square Peg

Stephen Page, All Saints Catholic College

Pastoral Care Department, Glenlola Collegiate School

Highfield and Brookham Schools

International Contribution to Pastoral Care Award – Sponsored by Global Equality Collective
Presented by Chloe English, World Irish Dancing Champion

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.

Charlene Secondary School Kiryandongo, Uganda

Bromsgrove International School Thailand

NLCS Jeju

University of Malta

International School Ikast-Brande

NAPCE Awards 2023 – ENTRY NOW OPEN

Entry for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2023 is now open.

The Awards is the first and only scheme based in the UK to recognise great practice of pastoral care providers in the education sector and is now in its fourth year.

We have been delighted with the success of the NAPCE Awards since we launched in 2020 and the initiative continues to go from strength to strength.

We hosted a packed in-person Presentation Evening at Worcestershire County Cricket Club in 2022 and we are planning to hold the 2023 event in September next year.

The closing date for all categories this year will be Wednesday 19th April, 2023, but there’s no reason to wait, get your entries in now.

Just like in previous years, the finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education will be selected by an independent judging panel and invited to attend the ceremony to share the experience with peers and find out who wins each Award.

NAPCE is inviting nominations in the following categories;

Pastoral School of the Year
Pastoral Team of the Year
Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year
Pastoral Leader of the Year
Pastoral Development of the Year
Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care
Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care
International Contribution to Pastoral Care

You can enter the NAPCE categories here Enter here

Nominations are encouraged for awards in different categories from schools and educational establishments and you DO NOT need to currently be a member of NAPCE to take part.

NAPCE Awards 2023 is an excellent opportunity to share good practice in pastoral care and through our social media, website and those of our partners, the Awards raises awareness of where pastoral support is making a real difference in the educational experience of young people.

The Awards also encourages new initiatives and ideas in pastoral care and will recognise the contributions being made to developing policy and practice in pastoral support.

This is an opportunity to recognise the impact the work of pastoral staff is having on the achievement and well being of young people.

The decisions about prize winners in each category will be made by a panel of invited professionals who work in pastoral care.

There will be a prize of £100.00 for the school or institution for the winners of each category and individuals will also be recognised for their achievements.

The criteria for the NAPCE awards are;

•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

•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

•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

•Pastoral Leader 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

•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

•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

•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

•International Contribution to Pastoral CareAn 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.

Nominations for the NAPCE Awards are welcome from member schools and institutions and from schools and institutions that are not currently members of NAPCE.

NAPCE Awards 2022 – Winners Announced

The winners of the third annual National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education were unveiled at a busy ceremony on October 7th.

For the first time finalists attended an in-person event at the home of Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Despite a planned rail strike one day later, nominees travelled from all over the UK including several parties who flew in from Northern Ireland to celebrate the outstanding practice in pastoral care.

The atmosphere was warm, vibrant and celebratory, special guests included Pastoral Support in Education Director Maria O’Neill who gave an opening address in which she declared that all finalists had “won the hearts and minds of those in their care.”

The event was hosted with aplomb by long-standing NAPCE Chair Phil Jones.

More nominations than ever before, brilliant winners and wonderful support from across the education sector defined NAPCE Awards 2022.

Here are the winners and finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022.

Pastoral School of the Year – Sponsored by AHM Procurement

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.

Fir Vale School

St Catherine’s College, Armagh

Fairfield Primary School

Moorlands Junior School

Abbey School

Pastoral Team of the Year – Sponsored by NAPCE

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.

Cathal Meegan and the Mentoring Programme team, St Patricks College, Dungannon

Strangford College Pastoral Team

Andrew McCartney and Julie Grantham, Hull College

Pastoral Forum, St Cecilia’s College

Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing (Work Based Education Officers)

Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year – Sponsored by NAPCE

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.

Frances Wood, Moulton College

Conor Lavery, St Patricks College, Dungiven

Anna Marie Byrne, St Catherine’s College, Armagh

Shani Thorpe, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Andrew Keep, St Bees School

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.

Angela Bowker, Wright Robinson College

Moses Arthur, Brent Inclusion ServicesA

Catherine Currie, St Cecilia’s College

Martine Mulhern, St Cecilia’s College

Dr Vanessa Mitchell, The Ladies College, Guernsey

Pastoral Development of the Year – Sponsored by NAPCE

A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people.

Emma McCarron, St Patricks College, Dungannon

Meridian High School Summit Team

St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena

Russell Friese, Bassett House School

Michael Fitzsimons, Trinity Sixth Form Academy

Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care – Sponsored by NAPCE

A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference in pastoral care, for the benefit of young people.

YGAM

Niamh O’Sullivan, St Cecilia’s College

Hull College

All Saints C of E Primary School

Majella McCartney, St Patricks College, Dungiven

Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Association of School and 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.

Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Headteacher, St Benedict’s School, West London

Miss Hannah Walton, One/Third Project

International Contribution to Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Hult International Business School

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.

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