Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Monday
2nd Oct 2023
Private schools: 5 ways to show a pupil wellbeing focus
With pupil wellbeing at the heart of the new ISI framework, these are the ways schools can ensure they demonstrate they are following this new requirement
The issues blighting Black Caribbean girls鈥� school experiences
Dr Julie Blake explains how research into the school experiences of Black Caribbean girls reveals the issues they face 鈥� and what schools can do to improve
Wednesday
27th Sep 2023
Use absence figures to 鈥榤ake case鈥� for SEND cash, DfE told
Commons Education Select Committee chair calls for DfE to make attendance a clear focus in funding bids
Why schools are key to tackling climate change
The director-general of the IB outlines why it will take educators鈥� expertise to inspire pupils to believe they can reverse the climate crisis
Spotting and supporting pupils who are young carers
A director of education in a trust 鈥� who cared for her parents as a child 鈥� explains how schools can ensure they support pupils who have additional caring responsibilities
Attendance crisis: MPs call for 鈥榤ajor鈥� mental health plan
More support for SEND and mental health would reduce the 鈥榠ncredible pressure鈥� on schools, MPs tell ministers