Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Wednesday
10th Sep 2025
Why we added 45-minute pastoral lessons to the curriculum
An international leader in Germany explains how they made proper time for check-ins with students to ensure a deeper focus on their wellbeing
The 鈥榥ext epidemic of sexual violence鈥� and what it means for schools
AI is creating new threats to girls, and teachers will be on the frontline of it, argues a PSHE lead at an all girls鈥� school, who shares her advice on how to help keep students safe
Wednesday
20th Aug 2025
Girls and boys 鈥榮hould learn about periods together鈥�
School pupils are not being given enough information about menstruation, warns University College London study
Disadvantaged white pupils have 鈥榩articularly poor鈥� outcomes
Educational inequality has become 鈥榤ore pronounced鈥� since Covid, warns report highlighting the low attainment of disadvantaged white pupils