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National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)

@napce.bsky.social

Founded 1982. Pastoral care & personal-social education & the welfare of students of all ages in schools. UK Based. Organiser of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education. Publisher of the leading journal Pastoral Care In Education.

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Enter the NAPCE National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 to gain national recognition, boost staff morale, share best practice and showcase the impact of your work on wellbeing and inclusion.

https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/

03.02.2026 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Safeguarding and pastoral care in 2026: 6 key changes" from TES

Read it here: https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/safeguarding-policy-changes-for-schools

*You may need to register for free to read this article.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools

03.02.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you have a great record of supporting young people through school transition?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Effective Pastoral Care to Support Transition Award

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

03.02.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Booking now!

Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a FREE webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 5th of February
โŒš4pm
๐ŸขOnline
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition

#InclusiveTransition

02.02.2026 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TheLatest

"Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried" from BBC News

Read it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3edydz7deyo

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #MobilePhones #Teaching #Teacher #mentalhealth #SmartPhones

02.02.2026 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Does your organisationย raise awarenessย of #PastoralCare? โญ๏ธ

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Raising Awareness About Pastoral Care' Award ๐Ÿ†

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

#NAPCE26

02.02.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฑ Supporting the whole school community ๐ŸŒฑ

The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education supports schools in nurturing wellbeing, inclusion and resilience. Through guidance, training and advocacy, it helps staff create caring cultures where every learner can thrive.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare

30.01.2026 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"School suspension in England only to be for pupilsโ€™ most serious misbehaviour" from The Guardian

Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jan/29/school-suspension-in-england-only-to-be-for-pupils-most-serious-misbehaviour

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Behaviour

30.01.2026 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you know a person, group or org that has made a real difference in pastoral care?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care' Award

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

30.01.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today.

Professor John Jerrim speaking: โ€œMassive drops in emotional engagement amongst secondary pupils in England since the pandemicโ€.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral

29.01.2026 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today.

Margaret Mulholland from ASCL and NAPCE Awards Judge welcoming delegates.

So pleased to be supporting this important conference.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral

29.01.2026 09:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today. If you are here, do come and say hello on our display stand.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral

29.01.2026 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Has your non-UK organisation made an outstandingย contribution to #PastoralCare?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'International Contribution to Pastoral Care' Award

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

29.01.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Seven keys to supporting good behaviour in school" from Headteacher Update

Read it here: https://www.headteacher-update.com/content/best-practice/seven-strategies-improve-pupil-behaviour-primary-schools

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Behaviour

28.01.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Booking now!

Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a FREE webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 5th of February
โŒš4pm
๐ŸขOnline
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition

#InclusiveTransition

28.01.2026 12:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Does your school have a great #PastoralCare idea that deserves recognition?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Pastoral Development of the Year' Award๐Ÿ†

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

28.01.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Why Holocaust education matters more than ever, and how schools can lead the way" from Schools Week

Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/why-holocaust-education-matters-more-than-ever-and-how-schools-can-lead-the-way

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #holocaustmemorial

27.01.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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THIS THURSDAY: NAPCE is very proud to support the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders 2026 & we will be in attendance.

Find out more here: https://www.ascl.org.uk/professional-development/Events/ASCL-Conference-for-Pastoral-Leaders

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools

27.01.2026 08:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Does you know a Pastoral Leader who deserves special recognition for their work? โญ๏ธ

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral Leader of the Year' Award ๐Ÿ†

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/

27.01.2026 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Enter the NAPCE National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 to gain national recognition, boost staff morale, share best practice and showcase the impact of your work on wellbeing and inclusion.

https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/

26.01.2026 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says" from The Guardian

Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jan/26/education-secretary-mobile-phone-ban-england-schools-ofsted

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ChildWelfare #MobilePhones

26.01.2026 11:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you know someone working in pastoral care who deserves special recognition for their work?

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year' ๐Ÿ†

Enter National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

26.01.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NAPCE is very proud to support the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders 2026 & we will be in attendance.

Find out more here: https://www.ascl.org.uk/professional-development/Events/ASCL-Conference-for-Pastoral-Leaders

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools

23.01.2026 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TheLatest

"Lords passes schools bill amendment demanding social media ban" from Schools Week

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/lords-passes-schools-bill-amendment-demanding-social-media-ban/

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SocialMedia

23.01.2026 09:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you know a pastoral care team which deserves special recognition for their work? โญ๏ธ

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Pastoral Team of the Year' Award ๐Ÿ†

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

23.01.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New data shows the likelihood of young people experiencing a mental health problem has risen by 50% in just three years. This is a call to action. Pastoral care in education is vital to support, listen and help young people thrive.

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #MentalHealth

22.01.2026 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Save the date!

Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a free webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 5th of February
โŒš4pm
๐ŸขOnline
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition

#InclusiveTransition

22.01.2026 11:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Does your school deserve special recognition for its #pastoralcare work? โญ๏ธ

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral School of the Year' Award 2026 ๐Ÿ†

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/

22.01.2026 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œUK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16sโ€ from BBC.com

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm4xpyxp7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ChildWelfare #Teaching #socialmedia

21.01.2026 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NAPCE is very proud to support the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders 2026 & we will be in attendance.

Find out more here: https://www.ascl.org.uk/professional-development/Events/ASCL-Conference-for-Pastoral-Leaders

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools

21.01.2026 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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