Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Today
10th May 2024
‘Schools can be at the heart of a modern, fresh Sure Start’
The next government needs to put in place an ambitious framework for early childhood support, argues Anne Longfield
Sats: Wellbeing and behaviour warning ahead of tests
Primary school leaders say the pandemic is still impacting Year 6 pupils as they prepare for assessment this term and the transition to secondary school
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Thursday
25th Apr 2024
Weekly round-up: Ofsted grades and teacher pay fears
This week’s essential education news includes the DfE under fire for not scrapping single-word Ofsted judgements and warnings about funding for a teacher pay rise
3 steps to make sure your behaviour curriculum works
A behaviour curriculum can be effective – but only if those who create and implement it are honest about what needs fixing and clear about what’s expected
Wednesday
24th Apr 2024
5 ways to use your alumni to engage current pupils
From famous faces to local success stories, past pupils can be a source of huge inspiration – so here’s how to make the most of them
Poor mental health ‘fuelling’ absence crisis, DfE told
Report warns against ‘punitive approaches’ like parent fines to tackle the problem of low school attendance