Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Tuesday
8th Apr 2025
Growing complexity of EAL student profiles challenges international sector
Teachers in international schools not only need the right skills to support students with English as an additional language, they must also see language development as integral to their role, hears Emma Seith
School-ready pupils target ‘at risk’ because of family support cuts
Funding cuts for children’s centres and Family Hubs are putting ‘unsustainable’ pressure on schools and teachers, warns the Centre for Young Lives
Wednesday
2nd Apr 2025
How we use video to help pupils’ transition from primary
Two secondary school leaders explain that video tours and video lessons have become a key part of their work to help new Year 7s settle in as smoothly as possible
5 time-saving tips for pastoral leaders
Pastoral roles are highly demanding and require flexibility – so knowing how to manage your time is a skill in itself, explains this international leader
Thursday
20th Mar 2025
International schools group’s bid to make schools ‘vape-free zones’
The zero-tolerance approach will see detectors installed in schools and random bag checks, as well as anti-vaping education for all students
Four ways to use peer mentoring in primary schools
From playground buddies to wellbeing mentoring, bringing pupils together for support can have a remarkable impact, writes Leyla Gambell