Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Thursday
20th Jul 2023
Suspensions hit all-time high
The suspension rate during the first full year following the Covid lockdowns was the highest recorded in government published figures
Girls and gangs: How schools can spot and stop the dangers
A new report revealing a worrying rise in girls being exploited by criminal gangs highlights how schools 鈥� with adequate funding and external support 鈥� can play a key role in saving pupils from danger, explains Anne Longfield
Wednesday
5th Jul 2023
Safeguarding: Proposed guidance on information sharing explained
A consultation has been launched on proposed new guidance covering how schools share information to keep children safe. Here we explain what the update would mean on the frontline
Sexual harassment of females a 鈥榮courge in schools鈥�
Ofsted inspections should investigate levels of abuse of female staff, say MPs in a report published today