NAPCE News – April 2022

Making a positive difference to young people through pastoral care

FEATURE ARTICLE: NAPCE Chair Phil Jones reviews DFE’s New Consultation on Behaviour, Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance in Schools

DFE Consultation on Revised Behaviour in Schools’ Guidance and Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance – February 2022

The recent publication of the Education White Paper and Green Paper on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) systems provided an insight into the thinking and plans of policy makers in education.

Another recently published document which suggests how policy and practice in schools is likely to develop (that was especially relevant to professionals with an interest in pastoral care or working in pastoral roles) was the consultation document ‘Revised behaviour in schools’ guidance and suspension and permanent exclusions guidance.

This document can be found at GOV.UK. and the consultation is based on two draft policy documents Behaviour in schools Guidance (2022) and Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance (2022).

This is in response to a promise following the publication of the Timpson Review of School Exclusions (2019) that the UK Government was committed to working with sector experts to publish clearer, more consistent guidance.

The aim of this guidance is to support schools to:

· create positive behaviour cultures
· ensure suspensions and permanent exclusions are conducted in a lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair way

This promise seems to have been lost or delayed by the Government’s focus on Brexit and then the global pandemic.

NAPCE responded to the consultation which closed on the 31^stMarch 2022.

The proposed changes in the guidance are likely to have a significant impact on policy and practice for managing behaviour in schools and in the daily work of staff in pastoral roles.

There had been speculation before the publication of the Timpson Review that it would restrict the powers of school leaders to implement suspensions and exclusions as a strategy to achieve good behaviour and a positive learning environment for learners.

The Timpson Review made 30 recommendations for changes but did recognise that school leaders use exclusions as a sanction as a ‘last resort’.

It also recommended that schools should be made more responsible for pupils that are excluded and more accountable for the educational outcomes that theses pupils achieve.

There was no guidance provided by the report or by the DFE on how this would be achieved in practice, and this might help to explain why there has been a delay in discussing new policy and practice.

The Timpson Revew suggested that more funding should be provided for alternative provision as an alternative to exclusion.

It raised concerns that pupils who were given repeated fixed term exclusions were missing out on education and that their experience was like a ‘revolving door’.

The Report asked for further consultation on reducing the 45-day limit for fixed term exclusions in an academic year and raised concerns about what was described as the rare practice of ‘off rolling’ to solve school behaviour issues.

There were also calls for the DFE to strengthen guidance about in-school units for managing behaviour, so they were always used constructively.

The Timpson Review called for more training on behaviour management so that schools could embed and maintain positive behaviour cultures.

The introduction to the consultation document demonstrates a focus on ensuring that schools make good behaviour a priority.

“Good behaviour in schools is essential to ensure that all pupils can benefit from the opportunities provided by education”.

“Schools should be calm, orderly and safe environments that support their pupils to succeed”.

This suggests that schools will come under increased scrutiny for their policies and practice to provide a positive learning environment and be accountable for how they manage behaviour.

It is also clear from the introduction to the consultation document that school leaders will be under increased scrutiny for how they use suspension and exclusions as strategies as part of the behaviour policy.

“It is important that headteachers have the knowledge and confidence to suspend or exclude pupils where it is warranted”.

“It is equally important that the obligations on schools are clear and well understood to ensure that any suspension or permanent exclusion is lawful, reasonable and fair”.

This could leave school leaders and staff in pastoral roles in the position where they are criticised if suspension or exclusion is not used as a sanction but also aware that they must carefully justify any decision and ensure that all appropriate procedures are followed.

The different sections of the consultation document provide clues about what is likely to be important for policy makers and what is seen as being good practice in behaviour management in schools.

The role of governing bodies in reviewing and monitoring suspensions and exclusions is highlighted.

There is a promise of increased guidance for governing bodies on how to analyse data on behaviour, suspensions and exclusions to be able to identify any variations in practice.

There is an increased expectation that headteachers will involve other professionals such as social workers in the exclusion decision making process.

A call for further consultation on remote meetings for exclusions suggest that theses are seen as being an option and part of the practice in schools after the pandemic.

There is a discussion about managed moves that suggests a more structured approach to their use as part of behaviour management.

Schools are encouraged to have a clear vision of what expected behaviour looks like and how they will create a whole school environment in which pupils are more likely to behave well.

It is emphasised that the school behaviour policy should be clearly communicated to ensure that the role and responsibilities for staff, pupils and parents is clear, to maintain good behaviour standards.

There is a focus on SEN and SEND pupils that statistics show are at more risk of suspension or exclusion.

Schools are encouraged to provide more support for vulnerable groups of pupils to meet behavioural standards and reminded about their responsibilities and duties under the Children and families Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010.

The use of rewards and positive recognition is encouraged to reinforce expectations and routines of the school behaviour culture.

This has implications for staff in pastoral roles and suggests that pastoral leaders will need to plan a proactive approach to meeting the needs of different groups of learners and plan actions that develop and sustain a positive culture for learning and behaviour.

The document calls on schools to respond, “robustly to incidents of misbehaviour”, to deter further incidents and restore order and protect pupils from further disruption to their learning.

Sanctions should be applied in a fair and consistent manner and special consideration should be given when sanctions are implemented for SEND pupils.

The document discusses the use of removal rooms and how they should be used and highlights that there is a difference between a removal room and a separation space.

This includes comments that special consideration should be given to the removal of SEND or vulnerable pupils.

A small section signals how schools should support pupils following behavioural incidents and the pastoral support that may be required.

There is an emphasis on the importance of early intervention strategies to prevent misbehaviour, to reduce suspension and exclusion numbers and help pupils to develop appropriate skills and attitudes.

This will have implications for staff in pastoral roles for the use of their time and for the priorities for their daily work with pupils.

There is a discussion about how schools should respond to incidents of sexual violence and harassment to prevent it “leading to a culture of unacceptable and an unsafe environment for children in line with current safeguarding guidance”.

It is recognised that guidance on how to respond to online incidents and other incidents that take place away from the school site would be useful.

It recognises the headteacher’s autonomy in setting a policy on mobile phones but outlines that any policy should consider the needs for phones to be used in some circumstances such as medical grounds or to enable “children with SEND to access the curriculum”.

Staff in pastoral roles are very skilled and have considerable experience in managing behaviour in schools.

They have access to guidance in a wide range of books and publications based on research and experience that is shared.

The comments in the consultation document explore areas that pastoral staff are aware of and have daily experience of them in their schools.

What is interesting is that the issues that are examined indicate what the priorities are for policy makers and what needs to be considered by pastoral leaders in reviewing their behaviour policies and practice.

The DFE is currently analysing the feedback to the consultation and will publish the outcomes soon.

NAPCE will continue to contribute to discussions about policy and practice in pastoral care in education and welcomes any views or comments from Members.

Phil Jones
National Chair
NAPCE
April 2022

References
SEND review: right support, right place, right time – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Revised behaviour in schools guidance and suspension and permanent exclusions guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

REPORT: NAPCE NEC Meets in Person for First Time Since Pandemic Started

After nearly three years following restrictions caused by the global pandemic, it was great for NAPCE members to meet up in person again for the March meetings.

The National Executive meeting took place in the morning followed by the Annual General Meeting at lunchtime and the Editorial Board Meeting in the afternoon.

The venue was Worcestershire County Cricket Ground in Worcester which will be the venue for the conferences, events, and meetings to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NAPCE in October.

The meetings took place in the View Conference Centre. This is on the third floor and has excellent views of the cricket ground and cathedral from the balcony and views of the River Severn and the City from the rear.

Unfortunately, COVID still made an impact, and it was only possible for some people to attend by video link on the large screen in the conference room.

This meant that the people attending in person had to make an extra effort to enjoy the excellent refreshments!

There were discussions at the meetings about plans for the free online conference in June, the ‘in person’ conference in October, the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022 and the presentation event and the Anniversary Dinner which takes place over the anniversary celebration weekend in October.

There were positive reports about the Association’s academic journal, ‘Pastoral Care in Education’ with its reputation around the world for raising awareness about research and practice in pastoral care in education continuing to grow.

News about the plans for a special edition of the Journal to celebrate the 40th anniversary were shared and updates were given on the progress made.

The engagement with NAPCE through social media continues to grow and it was good to hear that even during the pandemic more people are engaging with NAPCE and taking an interest in its work to raise awareness about pastoral care in education.

The Association has a sound financial position and is well supported by the administrative team.

Mel O’ Grady has now stepped down form her role providing administrative support for NAPCE, and special thanks were given for her work for several years supporting the Association.

Members were informed about the work of NAPCE in the previous year and plans for the year ahead at the Annual General Meeting.

Reports were presented from the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Editor of the Journal.

The reports gave members a positive picture of the Association’s work and made them aware of the exciting plans for events and activities in the future.

Our Journal editor, Professor Stan Tucker, is currently recovering from surgery and Dr Noel Purdy is acting as editor.

Everybody wished Stan a speedy recovery and sent best wishes.

An amendment to the constitution was agreed at the AGM to clarify that anybody contributing to decision making as a member of the National Executive or editorial board or any other sub committee that may be formed in the future must be a member of NAPCE.

This means that decisions for members are made by members and ensures that decision makers are covered by the Association’s insurance and are compliant with the governance expectations of the Charities Commission.

The next meetings of the National Executive and Editorial Board will take place in Worcester as part of the anniversary weekend.

There are plans for the March 2023 meetings to take place in central London.

ARTICLE: Creating Sense of Self to Find Young Carers by Dr Dee Gray

While young carer figures are often accompanied by the caveat that they are ‘underestimated’, we have rough numbers of approximately 30,000 carers under the age of 25 in Wales, 29,000 in Scotland, 6,500 in Northern Ireland, and 800,000 in England.

The reasons why these figures are ‘underestimated’ and are therefore inaccurate vary.

Most obviously there inaccuracy is due to the timing of studies (the last published census was in 2011, the next is due summer 2022), to the shifting negative influences that affect the health of the population and thereby increasing the need for young carers (Covid being a prime example), and surprisingly perhaps the fact that some young carers do not want to be found.

Why young carers might not want to be found often relates to the stigma attached to caring roles, especially when those being cared for have mental health or drug and alcohol problems (The Children’s Society, 2013).

When we look at the experiential learning of young carers it is a mixed bag of positives and negatives.

On the plus side, young carers have unique experiences that develop their leadership and interpersonal skills, they learn how to budget, how to provide often complex health and social care, and are a dab hand at showing compassion to others. Their value to society is huge.

On the negative side however, young carers are often bullied at school, and are isolated from the usual social activities that contribute towards a sense of self and belonging.

When young carers ‘slip through the pastoral net’, their mental health is impacted, often their academic potential is unfulfilled, so the likelihood of reduced employment opportunities becomes all too real.

Awareness of the pastoral needs of young carers is growing and many schools are actively involved in identifying, and making a real and positive difference to the young carers within the school setting.

There is always more to do however, which can be a challenge when resources are tight.

A few years ago I was invited to adapt a wellbeing programme (originally designed for and being delivered to frontline staff in stressful occupations), for delivery to young carers and school staff in Wales.

The programme ran over a few months and, although the numbers involved were small, as a case study it demonstrated how the value of young carers in the school could be improved, and with that the identification of young carers.

From this grew the establishment of the Young Carers Academy, a not for profit organisation based in Wales.

The Young Carers Academy runs along a central wellbeing theme, so everything we do spins out from it and then spins back into it.

We co-produce everything with young carers, even our website and branding comes from them. \

All of this takes time, but it contributes to a young carer sense of identity and of creating their own space, something they want to belong to, not something we tell them, however well meaning, is a good idea.

There are a fair few reasons why co-production supports this, but the real insight into why we do things this way relates back to ‘not wanting to be found’.

The simple truth is like many young people, young carers are often reluctant to stand out, because they want to fit in.

By exposing their home conditions and unmet needs to others in the school, we risk creating the psychologically unsafe spaces we are trying to address.

The wellbeing methodology we use at the Young Carers Academy is about creating and finding a way to being a ‘best self’ (Gray. D., Jones. K. 2018).

The methodology is the same tried and tested approach I undertook with frontline staff, and it works with young carers because they too are often on the frontline Gray. D. (2017).

The approach adapted for them is simple, and requires in essence for them to recall times of happiness, and then to add to these memories through a range of new co-produced experiences.

Being part of the co-creation of the Young Carers Academy is one of those potentially life changing experiences.

It is early days but it is hoped that the general idea to develop their salutogenic way of experiencing the world, will stand them in good stead for what life throws at them in the future.

If you would like to find out more about our work at the Young Carers Academy, please contact me at dee@youngcarersacademy.org

Dr Dee Gray
Young Carers Academy

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CONFERENCE: FREE Tickets Available Now for NAPCE Online Spring Conference 2022

Online Spring Conference 2022

‘How can effective pastoral care support learners and prepare them for their future roles in society’?

FREE Online Conference over three days

Tickets are going fast for the free online conference being organised by NAPCE in June 2022.

With a brilliant line up of expert speakers and a great Question Time panel this is the conference for everybody who is interested in pastoral care in education and the difference it can make to a young person’s learning experience and life chances.

Last year’s conference sold out a month before the event, so go to Eventbrite today to register for your tickets.

PROGRAMME
Wednesday 15 June
2-00pm Welcome to the Conference – Phil Jones, Chair of NAPCE
2-10pm Presentation 1– The School Response to Online Sexual Harassment and Abuse., Professor Kaitlyn Mendes, University of western Ontario Canada.
2-40pm Questions
2-45pm Presentation 2 – Developing Effective Supervision for Safeguarding, Carl Elder, Educational Consultant
3-15pm Questions
3-20pm Presentation 3 – The Rock and Roll Years for Education and the Lessons for Pastoral Care, LesWalton, CBE, Educationalist and Author
3-50pm Questions
3-55pm Close – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE

Thursday 16^th June

7-00pm to 8-00pm NAPCE QUESTION TIME – How can pastoral care and support in schools enable young people to achieve their full potential?
Chaired by Phil Jones – Chair of NAPCE
Invited onto panel,
Dr Noel Purdy– Deputy Editor of Pastoral Care in Education.
Maria O’Neill – Author ‘Proactive Pastoral Care
Dr Mark Diacoupolos, Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Leadership, Pittsburg State University. USA
Charlie Walker, Student member of NAPCE National Executive.
Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head, St Benedict’s School, Ealing, London.
Dr Helen O’Connor, St Swithins’ School Psychologist.

Friday 17^th June
10-00am Welcome – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE
10-10am Presentation 4 – Using data to Create a Proactive Pastoral Strategy, Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head, St Benedict’s School, Ealing, London
10-40am Questions
10-45am Presentation 5 – Lessons from Pastoral Care in a Special School, Nadine Huseyin, Family Support, Pastoral and Safeguarding lead, the Grove School Tottenham
11-15am Questions
11-20am Presentation 6 – Wellbeing – Early Intervention Made Easy, Alex Kyriacou, Director, UOK Wellbeing
11-50am Questions
11-55am Close – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE

Follow the link to book your FREE tickets https://napce-june-conference-22.eventbrite.co.uk

The links for each event in the Conference will be sent to people who have registered for tickets in June.

CELEBRATION DINNER: Join us to Celebrate NAPCE’s 40th Anniversary

You are invited to the Anniversary dinner to celebrate the 40 years since NAPCE was formed.

It will be an opportunity to meet with other people who have contributed to the history of NAPCE and to celebrate the difference it has made for raising awareness about pastoral care in education and the difference it makes to the learning experience for children and young people and supports their personal development to prepare them for their future lives in society.

This event will take place at the Worcestershire Cricket Ground, overlooking the Severn River and cathedral in Worcester.

It takes place on Saturday 8^th October as part of a weekend of events to celebrate the anniversary which include a two-day conference and the presentation for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022.

The event is open to members and non-members.

Availability is limited and you are advised to reserve your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets can be reserved by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/napce-40th-anniversary-dinner-tickets-299335118397

The programme for the evening is,

7-00pm Guests Arrive – Prosecco Welcome Reception.
7-30pm Three Course Anniversary Dinner.

Dinner menu

Starter
Cream of Leek, Potato and Watercress Soup, Croutons (V) (GF)
Main course
Roasted Chicken Supreme, Gratin Potato, and Red Wine Gravy (GF
Dessert
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake (V)

Vegetarian/Vegan Gluten Free option

Starter
Leek, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup (GF)
Main course
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Peppers, Parsley and Dill Sauce with Tender Stem Broccoli (GF)
Dessert
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake (V)

Please advise in advance of the evening if you would prefer the vegetarian option or if you have any additional dietary requirements.

8-30pm After Dinner Speaker – Les Walton CBE

Les as he explains in his recently published book ’Education the Rock and Roll Years. A Northern Perspective on A lifetime of learning Teaching and Leading’, was one of the leading educationalists involved in the forming of NAPCE in 1982.

As the title of the book suggests, Les has a wide experience of education in recent history that he will share with guests at the dinner.

9-30 pm Pay bar available until 11-00 pm to meet old friends and make new friends. Please note this is a cashless venue.

The cost of the Anniversary Dinner is £35.00 for full members of NAPCE, £40.00 for Associate members and £45.00 for non- members.

Please dress to impress.

Please note that tickets will not be refunded unless the event is cancelled by the Association for reasons beyond its control when a full refund will be made.

There are direct train services from London to Worcester Foregate Station which is a ten-minute walk or short taxi ride from the venue.

Cross country trains call at the new Worcestershire Parkway, which has connections to Foregate Street. There is parking available at the venue and at public car parks nearby.

The venue has a Premier Inn Hotel on the site and there is a good choice of other options for accommodation in the city of Worcester.

Please book your tickets early to ensure that you do not miss this important event in NAPCE’s history to celebrate the contribution it has made to education in the last 40 years.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact NAPCE administration at admin@napce.co.uk

40th ANNIVERSARY: Weekend Conference Details Released to Mark Four Decades of NAPCE

We are very proud to reveal details of the weekend conference to mark NAPCE’s 40th Anniversary in October.

Further details are being added in the coming weeks.

Dates for the Diary

The 40^th Anniversary Conference and Events Weekend – October 2022

Venue
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
County Ground
New Road
Worcester
WR2 4QQ

Friday 7^th October

Conference Day One

‘Is There a Need for a New Direction for Pastoral Care in Education’? – Research and Policy making.

Confirmed Speakers

Dr Noel Purdy – Director of Research and Scholarship at Stranmillis University College, Belfast, and Deputy Editor of ‘Pastoral Care in Education’
Maria O Neil – Educationalist and author of ‘Proactive Pastoral Care’
Professor Helen Cowie – University of Surrey

Invited and waiting for confirmation

The Rt Hon Nadim Zahawi, Secretary of State for Education
Ofsted
Full programme and other speakers to be confirmed

Saturday 8^th October

Conference Day Two

‘Is There a Need for a New Direction for Pastoral Care in Education’? – Good Practice.
Daniel Sobel – Educationalist, author and founder and CEO of Inclusion Expert
Ron Skelton – Headteacher and CEO of Broadway School, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Dr Helen O Connor – Psychologist at St Swithun’s School in Winchester
Invited and to be confirmed
Mrs Heather Hansbury, President, Girls School Association

Workshops include:

Jill Robson – NAPCE National Secretary – Effective PSHE

Full programme and other speakers to be confirmed

Tickets: https://napce2022.eventbrite.co.uk/

Reduced price tickets will be available for NAPCE members, and a reduced-price ticket will be available for both days of the conference.

Other Events planned for the Anniversary weekend in Worcester include

Friday 7^th October 7-00pm
Presentation Event for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education

AWARDS: Entry for the NAPCE Awards 2022 Closes on May 30th

There is just over one month left to enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022 organised by NAPCE.

The third annual NAPCE awards takes place in our 40^thanniversary year for the Association and we are inviting everybody with a pastoral role or an interest in how pastoral care in education can support children and young people to achieve their full potential.

The closing date for nominations is 30^th May 2022 and the judges will then have the difficult task of deciding who the finalists and winners will be in each category.

We are looking for the people, teams and organisations that make a real difference in the learning experience of children and young people and want to recognise their achievements and celebrate their good practice.

The categories for the awards this year 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.

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

International Contribution to Pastoral Care
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.

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.

The maximum number of words to support a nomination is being increased from 100 words to 300 words this year so there will be every opportunity to describe the good practice and the impact it is making.

Nominations can be made for excellent contributions to research, for raising awareness and for good practice in pastoral care in education from the 2021 -2022 academic year. The sponsors and panel of judges will be announced shortly.

A grand live presentation event is planned for the anniversary year in the autumn to announce the winners.

All finalists will receive a certificate form NAPCE to recognise their achievements and winners will receive a plaque and a £100.00 cash prize.

Make sure your good practice is recognised by making a nomination today.

To make a nomination for the 2022 National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education organised by NAPCE go to https://napceawards.wufoo.com/forms/napce-awards-2022-entry-form/

NAPCE News – March 2022

Making a positive difference to young people through pastoral care

FEATURE ARTICLE: “Priorities for Pastoral Care in the Future” by NAPCE Chair Phil Jones

Priorities for Pastoral Care in The Future

Is the priority for pastoral care in the 21^st century to meet the needs of schools or the needs of the children and young people they care for?

Recent educational publications have questioned the purpose of education in the 21^st century.

One example is Martin Illingworth’s book, ‘Forget School. Why young people are succeeding on their own terms and what schools can do to avoid being left behind.’

In the book he argues that learners are finding their own ways to develop their skills and understanding that they need to prepare themselves for their future lives because the experience they have in school is not relevant to them.

The priorities in education for young people which include being able to network effectively, manage their finances responsibly and be digitally proficient and alert to the world around them are not goals that are priorities for schools in the current educational system.

‘As far as I can see the children are there to serve the school, not the other way around. The school has to compete with the one down the road for a label that says it is a success’ (Illingworth 2020).

Priya Lakhani in her book, ‘Inadequate. The system failing our teachers and your children’ calls for a more ambitious view about the purpose of education in the 21^st century.

She comments that despite the intellectual, technological, and educational abilities, reaching greater heights than at any time in our existence, our schools are still focused on achieving the very basics of functioning humans – how to read and how to use numbers.

‘Teachers spend most of their time importing basic knowledge and skills that have changed little for centuries’ (Lakhani 2020).

She uses a quote from Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft to illustrate her argument.

‘Success today requires the agility and drive to constantly rethink, reinvigorate, react and reinvent’.

This discussion has implications for pastoral leaders in their planning and delivery of pastoral care to ensure that it is relevant to children and young people and supports their preparation for their future in the workplace and in society.

‘Children in primary schools now will be looking for work in the 2030s. What knowledge and skills will they need in order to succeed?’ (Lakhani 2020)

To achieve success, people will need to develop and use effectively, their social and emotional skills.

Staff in their pastoral roles will be responsible for using pastoral structures and systems to develop these social and emotional skills that will be important in the modern workplace and society.

In a recent article in The Times newspaper, Margaret Thatcher’s former Trade and Industry Secretary in the 1980s – Lord Young of Graffham – commented on how in his opinion schools, colleges and universities were failing to prepare young people either for life or work.

‘People come out of school completely unaware of the world they are going to be moving into’ (Times 2022)

Pastoral leaders need to reflect on what the goals are for the pastoral work of the school and how the pastoral structures and systems can contribute to preparing learners for their future lives.

One issue that highlights the challenges for pastoral leaders in providing learners with a relevant learning experience, is the issue about the use of mobile phones in schools.

It is easy to understand why pastoral staff will implement strategies and rules that control the use of mobile telephones in schools.

There is no doubt that the use of mobile phones can be abused in schools especially with high quality cameras and the difficulties with controlling what can be accessed on the internet.

Mobile phones can be a distraction for learning with children and young people under peer pressure to be fully aware of the latest information shared on social media.

However, the reality is that mobile phones are a part of daily life and that includes being a valuable tool in the workplace and an important part of social interaction in the modern world.

A decision to ban mobile phones during the school day, it can be argued, enables the school to provide a safe learning environment where the focus is on learning.

Is this not in reality, a missed opportunity to teach learners, through the pastoral curriculum, the safe and responsible use of the technology.

A ban on mobile phones may enable schools to provide an orderly learning environment but at the cost of a missed opportunity to prepare children and young people to use technology safely and responsibly.

A challenging question for pastoral leaders is whether the purpose of pastoral care in schools is to encourage compliant and conforming learners to enable the school to achieve good examination results or to encourage learners to question and challenge views and opinions to develop informed understanding about issues that are important for their daily lives.

The January National Conference for Pastoral Leaders organised by ASCL explored the heightened focus on how schools respond to sexual harassment and abuse.

Research by Ofsted, discussed at the Conference, reported that children and young people are more likely to share concerns with their peers than with adults.

It also reported that sexual harassment and abuse is also taking place in primary schools. (Ofsted 2021).

This has implications for pastoral leaders for the culture they want to develop in their schools.

Professor Jessica Ringrose, speaking at the Conference, reported that from her research they had found that only 2% of children and young people reporting concerns about sexual harassment and abuse, reported it to their schools.

This raises questions about how confident children and young people are that schools understand their daily life experiences and whether they can provide appropriate support and guidance in response to the issues that are important to them.

There were also questions raised from the research about the pastoral strategies used by schools with the findings reporting that children and young people did not like assemblies as a way of providing guidance about sensitive issues and would prefer opportunities to discuss them in small groups.

Pastoral leaders need to reflect on the purpose of their pastoral work and develop and implement strategies that are relevant for the life experiences of the children and young people in their care.

One example of this comes from earlier in my teaching career when in the role of Head of Year, I was approached by a group of my students who said they were concerned about the bullying that was taking place in the school.

At the time, the response of most schools was that there was “no bullying in our school” but the evidence from the students was presenting a different picture.

After doing a survey which showed that there were significant concerns about bullying following further discussions with the students, we established a student listening service called ‘I believe’ where students could share concerns with their peers.

The strategy was not popular with all the adults in the school with some members of staff expressing the view that “there is now more bullying because you are talking about it”.

The view from students was the complete opposite with feedback that because students could now raise concerns less bullying was now taking place.

It was going to take time, but the feedback from students showed that the strategy was changing the culture so that bullying would no longer be acceptable in the school community.

The work of the school was recognised by being nominated for the First ever ‘Philip Lawrence Awards’ in 1997.

This led to one of the more terrifying experiences in my teaching career when a limousine picked me up outside my house at 5-00am and I was taken to London to appear on breakfast television to talk about ‘I believe’.

This and other awards that followed showed that the pastoral work of schools to improve the learning experience and personal development of children and young people is valued in society.

If pastoral care is going to be relevant for children and young people in the future, then it is important that schools listen to them.

Adults working in schools, need to have an understanding about what is important to children and young people in their daily lives.

This will ensure that there is clarity about the support children and young people need as learners.

It will also ensure that their learning experience supports their personal development and prepares them for their future lives in society.

Please share your views and ideas with NAPCE about how pastoral care can contribute to the learning experience of young people in a modern rapidly changing technological world.

You can do this by following NAPCE on Twitter and by participating in the events and activities NAPCE has planned for 2022.

Phil Jones
National Chair
The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)

The views expressed in the article are my own and not necessarily the views of the Association and are intended to stimulate discussion and debate about the future role of pastoral care in education.

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Ofsted. (2021) Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges. Available at https://www.gov.uk.government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges
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Times (2022) Scrap exams to help pupils to get jobs says Thatcher favourite. The Times Newspaper 4^th February 2022.

GOOD PRACTICE: Leading Pastoral Care Practice from NAPCE Awards “Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care” Finalists

Celebrating Good Practice in Pastoral Care in Education.

NAPCE is proud to be able to highlight the excellent work that is being done in pastoral care in education.

The National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education organised by NAPCE highlights the difference that is made by professionals working in pastoral roles.

This month we are recognising the excellent work that was highlighted by the contributions to the category ‘Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care’.

This award, sponsored by NAPCE, is for a person, group or organisation that has made a real difference in pastoral care, for the benefit of young people.

The proud winner of this award in 2021, were Achieve NI from Belfast in Northern Ireland.

The nomination reported on how Mandy McDermott and her team at AchieveNI had made an outstanding contribution to the pastoral care at various schools and colleges throughout Northern Ireland.

They have designed and delivered many issue-based training packages on issues relating to Emotional well-being such as ‘Emotional Intelligence’, ‘Anger Management’, ‘Stress and Anxiety’ and ‘Primary School Transition’.

They have also provided one-to-one counselling support to those young people who are navigating difficult times.

Mandy and her team at AchieveNI have made immeasurable differences in the lives of many young people spanning many years.

They carry out this work with passion, commitment, and dedication, never turning any young person away and they deserved recognition for this.

The finalists in this category included Jan Ashton from Nidderdale High School, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire.

Jan excels as a Pastoral Leader ensuring close contact with students and families.

She maintained this in recent challenging times in some unusual and creative ways.

Jan made care packages for students feeling low, she planted trees, filled pastoral pamper hampers, wrote recognition postcards, sent letters of comfort and care for those who were bereaved and study packages for those preparing for exams.

Every single student known to her received a reminder of some sort to let them know that she was there.

Jan made sure closure, distance and virtual worlds did not mean any loss of pastoral care.

Also nominated in this category was Sarah Cockerline, from Oakfield School, Hull.

This residential school has been Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ for 3 years in a row.

Their knowledge and expertise in pastoral care has been shared with schools across England.

They provide each pupil with specific individualised care and support.

Pupils assist in the creation of their Individual Behaviour Education Care Plan which is aimed at developing independence, self-reliance, confidence, self-esteem, and independent living.

This year they have introduced the LEAP provision.

This is their Life Enriching Activity Programme, as an extended days offer to enhance the lives of complex pupils who attend Daily, making a real difference to the pupils in their care.

Nicola Wright, from Nidderdale High School, Pately Bridge, North Yorkshire, was nominated in this category for her work in pastoral care n the 2020-21 academic year.

Nicola completely reinvented her pastoral role during the lockdown periods to ensure that close pastoral contact was maintained daily throughout the home learning periods.

She produced an online daily newsletter called ‘Check In’ for students to share their highs and lows through photography, creative writing, artwork, news, and humour.

The Check In became a welcome daily, co-created contact shared throughout the community keeping tight the precious links between us all and ensuring outstanding pastoral contact and care continued to envelop the school.

An outstanding Nidderdale Pastoral project, shared by the LA as an example of excellence.

The last finalist in this category in 2021 was Claire Gibbs, Ridgeway Secondary School, Redditch, Worcestershire.

Claire has worked for Ridgeway for over 20 years she is relentless in her commitment to young people and has impacted so many young lives positively.

Claire is one of our most valued and key staff members and selflessly dedicates her time and support every day.

Claire deserves recognition for her work, and she is appreciated by her school for everything she does for the students.

Congratulations to everybody involved in these examples of excellent pastoral care.

Do not miss your opportunity to nominate for the 2022 National Awards for Pastoral Care in education organised by NAPCE.

Making a nomination is easy and it ensures that staff supporting pastoral care are valued and get the recognition they deserve.

You can nominate here: https://napceawards.wufoo.com/forms/napce-awards-2022-entry-form/

REPORT: Chair & Secretary Reports from NAPCE 2021/22 AGM in March

Chair/Secretary Report 2021/22
For The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)

The Association through the National Executive Committee (NEC) continues to maintain strong financial management and governance.

The NEC at its meetings and through the work of its members ensures sound strategic planning and internal accountability for the activities of the Association.

The NEC ensures, (that as a non profit making charity which aims to support pastoral care in education), the work of its members, NEC and sub committees including the Editorial Board (EB) has the support needed to achieve its aims including administrative, financial, and appropriate insurance.

The National Executive has the responsibility for ensuring that the Association meets the governance expectations of the Charities Commission. The strategic priorities for the NEC this year have been.

Planning events and conferences, where appropriate in partnership with other organisations to ensure that NAPCE is active in the educational world.
To expand the activities of the NAPCE to enable the Association to interact with an increasing number of people with an interest in pastoral care in education.
To develop the role of NAPCE as a provider of training and professional development, to share theory and good practice in pastoral care.
To continue to develop the structure and organisation of the Association to meet the current and future needs of its members.
To raise the profile of NAPCE and the Journal in the educational world

Once again this has not been a normal year for the Association because of the impact of the global pandemic.

Like most organisations, the pandemic and restrictions required have prevented events where people meet in person which has historically been an important part of the Associations activities, and this has brought challenges for NAPCE and a need to adapt and work in diverse ways.

The NEC identified the strategic challenges that the restrictions caused by the pandemic would bring to the Association.

To be financially secure.
To continue to engage and interact with people with an interest in pastoral care in education.
To sustain interest in the work of NAPCE, to maintain and increase membership.
To support professionals with an interest in pastoral care and explore new ways to support professionals, to ensure that the Association continues to have positive role in a changing educational world.

Although in the last two years the NEC has been prevented from organising in person events because of the pandemic, The Association has adapted to the changing situation and been successful in responding to these challenges.

The NEC and EB have developed new skills and ways of working, to support NAPCE in raising awareness about the importance of pastoral care in education.

As we can now be more optimistic about being able to organise in person events in the future the new skills and ways of working that we have developed during the pandemic will provide more options for how NAPCE engages with people who share our interest in pastoral care in the future.

The NEC continues to work closely with the EB to support their work in developing the Journal and to maintain its excellent reputation.

The Association has a positive relationship with the publishers of the journal, Taylor Francis.

They continue to be an important partner in the future development of NAPCE and by providing a regular income to provide financial stability.

The Association once again organised the ‘National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education’ and this has become an important initiative to raise awareness about NAPCE and to engage with more people who share an interest in pastoral care in education.

We are starting to see a connection between people who make nominations for the awards and then become more actively involved in NAPCE and interested in becoming members.

There were more nominations in 2021 than the previous year and they came from different regions in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.

Awards were presented to the winners selected by the judging panel, in eight categories to recognise the achievements of people working in different areas of pastoral care in education.

The sponsors of the awards included, Inclusion Expert, The Thrive Approach, Taylor and Francis, Association of School and College Leaders, The Hult International School and BlueSky Education.

A presentation event took place online in September because of the pandemic restrictions.

This event was attended by over one hundred people, who joined the live link for the evening.

The areas represented in the United Kingdom included, Manchester, Nottingham, Antrim, Belfast, and attendees also came from Switzerland and Gabon.

Many of the nominees joined the link in groups from their own schools and it was brilliant to be able to recognise and value the examples of good practice in pastoral care that had taken place during the pandemic

A huge thank you Iain Johnson, Susana Cervera and Victoria Bownes, for the organisation of the Awards and the presentation event and a big thank you to the educationalist and author Daniel Sobel for being our guest speaker at the presentation .

“Thank you NAPCE for organising a great event.”
“So pleased to see people being valued and recognised for their contribution to pastoral care in schools.”
“It is brilliant to hear about all this good practice and the difference it is making. Well done everyone”
“Important for these Awards to recognise outstanding pastoral care. Well done to all the finalists.
“Well done everyone and thanks for organising such a great event.”

The nominations for the 2022 National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education are now open. Please encourage colleagues and contacts to visit the NAPCE website www.napce.org.uk or follow the link to make a nomination NAPCE Awards 2022 – Entry Form (wufoo.com).

Plans for a conference had to change because of the restrictions from the pandemic for organising live events.

An online conference was organised over three days in July with the title’ Does Every Child Still Matter?

A New Approach to Education.’ There was a programme of three presentations on the first day.

Combatting Online Sexual Harassment – Why we need RSE More Than Ever – Professor Kaitlyn Mendes, Leicester University
Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being. Lee Pritchard, Head of UK Development, The Thrive Approach.
Pastoral Care post COVID – Connor Acton

On the evening of the second day there was a ‘Pastoral Question Time ‘, with an invited panel to answer questions from delegates.
Chaired by Phil Jones – Chair of NAPCE

On the panel

Dr Noel Purdy – Deputy Editor of Pastoral Care in Education.
Margaret Mulholland ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist
Nigel Murray – Paralympic Gold Medallist.
Mark Diacopoulos, Assistant Professor, Pittsburgh State University,
Daniel Sobel, Author and Founder of ‘Inclusion Expert’
Michelle de Middelaer, Educational Consultant, Learning Through Leadership

On the final day of the conference there were three more presentations.

Building Positive Relationships for Learning – Helen Peter
Proactive Pastoral Care – Maria O Neil, Author and Founder UK Pastoral Chat
Engaging Learners – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE

All the available tickets for links for this free event were ‘sold out,’ with over a hundred delegates attending over the three days.

The event was an important opportunity to maintain the contact with people who are interested in the work of NAPCE, and it attracted 832 visits to the event page on NAPCE’s Eventbrite site.

The Conference was attended by delegates from the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

NAPCE is planning another online conference for 2022 with the title, ‘How can effective pastoral care support learners and prepare them for their future roles in society’?

Once again, the Conference will take place over three days with presentations on day one and day three and a Pastoral Question Time on the evening of day two.

Details can be found on the NAPCE Eventbrite page at https://napce2022.eventbrite.co.uk. and tickets can be reserved at https://napce-june-conference-22.eventbrite.co.uk

Links for this conference are limited so please encourage colleagues and contacts to book tickets early to avoid being disappointed as this event in 2021 was sold out.

This is an anniversary year for the Association.

It was 40 years ago this year since the Association was first formed and its members started working on the first publication of the journal ‘Pastoral Care in Education’.

A weekend of events is planned in October to celebrate the anniversary.

These include an anniversary dinner at the lovely setting of Worcestershire Cricket Ground in Worcester with views of the Cathedral and Severn River.

There will be a reception on arrival, a three-course dinner and a bar available until 11-00pm.

We are pleased that Les Walton OBE, has agreed to be our after-dinner speaker.

He has recently published his book ‘Education the Rock and Roll years.

A Northern perspective on a lifetime of learning, teaching and leading where he shares his experiences from his career in education.

A chapter in the book is devoted to NAPCE, and he explains his involvement in creating Gateshead Pastoral Care Association in 1981 and how Michael Marland approached him, a nationally renowned headteacher, who along with other leading educationalists wanted to establish a National Association.

This became the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education in 1982.

This is going to be an important evening for everybody who has been involved in the history of NAPCE or who has an interest in pastoral care and one not to be missed.

Tickets will be available to NAPCE members at a reduced cost and tickets will be available soon.

Other activities that are planned for the anniversary year include.

A special edition of the journal ‘Pastoral Care in Education’ with guest writers exploring the challenges facing pastoral care in education today and ideas about how pastoral care in education should develop in the next 40 years.
A two-day conference at the Anniversary weekend at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground, in Worcester, with the title, ‘Is there a need for a new direction for pastoral care in education’? Leading educationalists and experts in research, policy making and good practice in pastoral care in education will be speaking and delegates will be offered workshops to develop their understanding of current issues.
A live presentation event for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education as part of the anniversary weekend of events at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground in Worcester.
A new NAPCE book about pastoral care in education published by Cambridge Scholars.

The Association continues to form partnerships with organisations with similar interest and values.

The Association was once again actively involved in the planning and delivery of the Association of School and College Leaders, (ASCL) annual conference for Pastoral Leaders in January.

Once again, this year it was an online event and NAPCE contributed with Chair Phil Jones being invited onto the panel to answer questions from delegates.

This was an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of NAPCE, with delegates in leadership roles in primary and secondary schools, attending the conference, from all around the country.

NAPCE was once again invited to contribute to the planning of Safer Internet Day and was a registered supporter of the event.

This is an annual event involving schools and organisations from across the country.

As Chair of NAPCE, Phil was invited to attend the online event in February, that was streamed live from the top of the BT tower in London.

It is good to see NAPCE taking an active role in educational events and activities and that other educational organisation are now approaching NAPCE to ask for our support and contributions to important educational events.

The NEC have continued to take positive action to enable the Association to interact more effectively with other people who share an interest in education and the contribution that pastoral care can make to the learning experience of children and young people.

The Association is pleased to continue working with Iain Johnson from Noise PR.

Iain is managing our social media and supporting the Association with its publicity and marketing.

Iain has made a huge contribution to raising awareness about the work of NAPCE and is making a real impact in helping us to achieve our aim of interacting with more people who share our interest in pastoral care.

The impact of his support can be seen in increased followers on social media and people contacting NAPCE.

Iain produces a monthly newsletter for the Association, which has seen a growing number of people requesting a copy and an increase in the number of people opening and reading the newsletter each month.

The newsletter has published a wide range of articles on pastoral care, written by guest educationalists from other educational organisations as well as contributions from members of the NEC.

The newsletter has become a valuable resource for the latest thinking and sharing of ideas about pastoral care in education and ensures that members and supporters of NAPCE are kept up to date with current information about pastoral care and news about NAPCE events and activities.

This increased interaction has seen more interest, in membership of the Association and there has been an increase in the number of members and subscribers to the journal.

This demonstrates that the work to increase awareness about the work of NAPCE is having an impact.

The Association continues to work with Taylor and Francis to develop the Association’s website.

The Association’s Twitter feed on the website provides the latest news and information and there are links to planned events and activities.

This ensures that the Association is providing its members with current news from the world of education and information to support them in their pastoral roles.

The increased contact with the Association through the website, social media and contact with NAPCE’s administration has continued this year.

NAPCE administration has seen a significant increase in contact by email and telephone which demonstrates how NAPCE has raised its profile and is seen as being important in encouraging awareness about the important contribution pastoral care can make to education.

There have been requests for advice and guidance on a wide range of pastoral issues that members of the NEC have responded to.

Contacts have been about advice on good practice in pastoral care and guidance about the roles of pastoral leaders, pastoral staff, and designated safeguarding leads.

NAPCE through its Twitter page provides support and inspiration for developing good practice in pastoral care.

One area explored on NAPCE’s Twitter page this year was The 25 Reasons Why Pastoral Care is Important in 2022’ which is an example of how NAPCE is stimulating discussion and ideas about good practice.

As the engagement with NAPCE and the interest in our activities continues to increase, the NEC has increased the capacity to provide administrative support.

Anne who looks after communications and Susana who looks after meetings and events in the NAPCE Administrative team have taken on a shared responsibility for Finance after Mel made the decision to step down from this role.

Mel had been the administrator since 2008 and served the Association with dedication and commitment over the past 13 years.

On behalf of the Association we would like to record our appreciation to her and send out very best wishes for the future.

Members of NEC this year have contributed their energy, skills, and expertise to the Association to enable it to continue to expand its activities for its members and raise its profile in the educational world despite the challenges that we have faced because of the pandemic.

The NEC welcomes suggestions about how to raise awareness of the work of NAPCE, and any suggestions about how our members can contribute to discussions about future developments in policy and practice in Pastoral Care and participate in activities to raise awareness about prominent issues in this area of education.

NAPCE is a charity and decisions are made by members who serve on committees on behalf of other members in the best interest of achieving the aims of the Association.

This ensures that the Association can demonstrate to the Charity Commission and others, good governance and ensures that as members, the people making decisions on behalf of the Association are covered by NAPCE’s insurance.

All members are contributing to Association finances, as subscriptions are managed by Taylor and Francis but the funding it generates is returned to NAPCE to support our work.

This has always been good practice that members make decisions on behalf of the membership, and this will be clarified in a proposed amendment to the constitution at the AGM.

Thank you to all members of the National Executive Committee, Editorial Board, Melissa O’Grady, NAPCE Financial Administrator, Anne Jones, Communication Administrator, Susana Cervera, Meetings and Events Administrator, Iain Johnson at Noise PR, Lyndsey Upex, at the Pastoral Care in Education Editorial Office and Abi Amey and her colleagues at Taylor and Francis, for your support, contributions, energy, and ideas this year.

Following the challenging work over the last few years, NAPCE has raised its profile in the educational world and established the foundations to enable it to make a significant contribution to encouraging positive approaches to pastoral care in the future.

We look forward to having the opportunity to meet people in person again who share our interest in the difference effective pastoral care can make in the education and lives of children and young people in this important year for the Association.

Phil Jones, Chair, NAPCE
Jill Robson, Secretary, NAPCE

CONFERENCE: FREE Tickets Available Now for NAPCE Online Spring Conference 2022

Online Spring Conference 2022

‘How can effective pastoral care support learners and prepare them for their future roles in society’?

FREE Online Conference over three days

Tickets are going fast for the free online conference being organised by NAPCE in June 2022.

With a brilliant line up of expert speakers and a great Question Time panel this is the conference for everybody who is interested in pastoral care in education and the difference it can make to a young person’s learning experience and life chances.

Last year’s conference sold out a month before the event, so go to Eventbrite today to register for your tickets.

PROGRAMME
Wednesday 15 June
2-00pm Welcome to the Conference – Phil Jones, Chair of NAPCE
2-10pm Presentation 1– The School Response to Online Sexual Harassment and Abuse., Professor Kaitlyn Mendes, University of western Ontario Canada.
2-40pm Questions
2-45pm Presentation 2 – Developing Effective Supervision for Safeguarding, Carl Elder, Educational Consultant
3-15pm Questions
3-20pm Presentation 3 – The Rock and Roll Years for Education and the Lessons for Pastoral Care, LesWalton, CBE, Educationalist and Author
3-50pm Questions
3-55pm Close – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE

Thursday 16^th June

7-00pm to 8-00pm NAPCE QUESTION TIME – How can pastoral care and support in schools enable young people to achieve their full potential?
Chaired by Phil Jones – Chair of NAPCE
Invited onto panel,
Dr Noel Purdy– Deputy Editor of Pastoral Care in Education.
Maria O’Neill – Author ‘Proactive Pastoral Care
Dr Mark Diacoupolos, Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Leadership, Pittsburg State University. USA
Charlie Walker, Student member of NAPCE National Executive.
Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head, St Benedict’s School, Ealing, London.
Dr Helen O’Connor, St Swithins’ School Psychologist.

Friday 17^th June
10-00am Welcome – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE
10-10am Presentation 4 – Using data to Create a Proactive Pastoral Strategy, Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Head, St Benedict’s School, Ealing, London
10-40am Questions
10-45am Presentation 5 – Lessons from Pastoral Care in a Special School, Nadine Huseyin, Family Support, Pastoral and Safeguarding lead, the Grove School Tottenham
11-15am Questions
11-20am Presentation 6 – Wellbeing – Early Intervention Made Easy, Alex Kyriacou, Director, UOK Wellbeing
11-50am Questions
11-55am Close – Phil Jones Chair of NAPCE

Follow the link to book your FREE tickets https://napce-june-conference-22.eventbrite.co.uk

The links for each event in the Conference will be sent to people who have registered for tickets in June.

INVITATION: How to Attend NAPCE’s AGM on March 26th, 2022

The 2022 AGM for the Association takes place on Saturday 26^th March and after two years when it was not possible because of pandemic restrictions this year it will be an ‘in person’, event.

The AGM will take place in Worcester against the background of the Cathedral at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground.

All members are invited to attend the AGM and are entitled to participate in discussions and to vote.

The AGM will be an opportunity to find out more about the Association’s activities in the last year and the plans for the anniversary year and in the future.

It is hoped that the venue will be able to provide an opportunity for members to join the AGM remotely online.

Please email events@napce.org.uk if you would like to attend the AGM to enable arrangements to be made for the refreshments.

If you would be interested in joining the event online, please email events@napce.org.uk and ask for the link details to be sent to you.

Although you will only be able to participate in the AGM and vote if you are a current member of NAPCE, you are welcome to attend as an observer by emailing events@napce.org.uk

The agenda and other arrangements are below.

Annual General Meeting 2021
Saturday 26^th March 2021
12.30-13.30 hours
In Room View 3
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
County Ground, New Road, Worcester. WR2 4QQ

AGENDA

Welcome to members
Apologies for absence
Minutes of 2021 AGM
Matters arising
Resolutions from the 2021 AGM
Reports – Chair/Secretary/Treasurer/Journal Editor
Report on NEC elections
New resolutions from the 2022 AGM
Amendments to the constitution
Any Other Business

CELEBRATION DINNER: Join us to Celebrate NAPCE’s 40th Anniversary

You are invited to the Anniversary dinner to celebrate the 40 years since NAPCE was formed.

It will be an opportunity to meet with other people who have contributed to the history of NAPCE and to celebrate the difference it has made for raising awareness about pastoral care in education and the difference it makes to the learning experience for children and young people and supports their personal development to prepare them for their future lives in society.

This event will take place at the Worcestershire Cricket Ground, overlooking the Severn River and cathedral in Worcester.

It takes place on Saturday 8^th October as part of a weekend of events to celebrate the anniversary which include a two-day conference and the presentation for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022.

The event is open to members and non-members.

Availability is limited and you are advised to reserve your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets can be reserved by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/napce-40th-anniversary-dinner-tickets-299335118397

Tickets will be available on Eventbrite from Monday 28^th March, 2022.

The programme for the evening is,

7-00pm Guests Arrive – Prosecco Welcome Reception.
7-30pm Three Course Anniversary Dinner.

Dinner menu

Starter
Cream of Leek, Potato and Watercress Soup, Croutons (V) (GF)
Main course
Roasted Chicken Supreme, Gratin Potato, and Red Wine Gravy (GF
Dessert
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake (V)

Vegetarian/Vegan Gluten Free option

Starter
Leek, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup (GF)
Main course
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Roasted Red Peppers, Parsley and Dill Sauce with Tender Stem Broccoli (GF)
Dessert
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake (V)

Please advise in advance of the evening if you would prefer the vegetarian option or if you have any additional dietary requirements.

8-30pm After Dinner Speaker – Les Walton CBE

Les as he explains in his recently published book ’Education the Rock and Roll Years. A Northern Perspective on A lifetime of learning Teaching and Leading’, was one of the leading educationalists involved in the forming of NAPCE in 1982.

As the title of the book suggests, Les has a wide experience of education in recent history that he will share with guests at the dinner.

9-30 pm Pay bar available until 11-00 pm to meet old friends and make new friends. Please note this is a cashless venue.

The cost of the Anniversary Dinner is £35.00 for full members of NAPCE, £40.00 for Associate members and £45.00 for non- members.

Please dress to impress.

Please note that tickets will not be refunded unless the event is cancelled by the Association for reasons beyond its control when a full refund will be made.

There are direct train services from London to Worcester Foregate Station which is a ten-minute walk or short taxi ride from the venue.

Cross country trains call at the new Worcestershire Parkway, which has connections to Foregate Street. There is parking available at the venue and at public car parks nearby.

The venue has a Premier Inn Hotel on the site and there is a good choice of other options for accommodation in the city of Worcester.

Please book your tickets early to ensure that you do not miss this important event in NAPCE’s history to celebrate the contribution it has made to education in the last 40 years.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact NAPCE administration at admin@napce.co.uk

40th ANNIVERSARY: Weekend Conference Details Released to Mark Four Decades of NAPCE

We are very proud to reveal details of the weekend conference to mark NAPCE’s 40th Anniversary in October.

Further details are being added in the coming weeks.

Dates for the Diary

The 40^th Anniversary Conference and Events Weekend – October 2022

Venue
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
County Ground
New Road
Worcester
WR2 4QQ

Friday 7^th October

Conference Day One

‘Is There a Need for a New Direction for Pastoral Care in Education’? – Research and Policy making.

Confirmed Speakers

Dr Noel Purdy – Director of Research and Scholarship at Stranmillis University College, Belfast, and Deputy Editor of ‘Pastoral Care in Education’
Maria O Neil – Educationalist and author of ‘Proactive Pastoral Care’
Professor Helen Cowie – University of Surrey

Invited and waiting for confirmation

The Rt Hon Nadim Zahawi, Secretary of State for Education
Ofsted
Full programme and other speakers to be confirmed

Saturday 8^th October

Conference Day Two

‘Is There a Need for a New Direction for Pastoral Care in Education’? – Good Practice.
Daniel Sobel – Educationalist, author and founder and CEO of Inclusion Expert
Ron Skelton – Headteacher and CEO of Broadway School, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Dr Helen O Connor – Psychologist at St Swithun’s School in Winchester
Invited and to be confirmed
Mrs Heather Hansbury, President, Girls School Association

Workshops include:

Jill Robson – NAPCE National Secretary – Effective PSHE

Full programme and other speakers to be confirmed

Tickets: https://napce2022.eventbrite.co.uk/

Reduced price tickets will be available for NAPCE members, and a reduced-price ticket will be available for both days of the conference.

Other Events planned for the Anniversary weekend in Worcester include

Friday 7^th October 7-00pm
Presentation Event for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education

AWARDS: Entry for the NAPCE Awards 2022 is Now Open

We are delighted to launch the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2022 organised by NAPCE.