Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Tuesday
20th Aug 2024
Three priorities for setting behaviour intentions in the new school year
After last week’s publication of a long-awaited behaviour plan in Scotland, Jamie Thom advises how to make your classroom a place of calm and good learning
Improve support for school transition, says charity
Students in secondary school ‘never quite regain the happiness levels of their primary school days’, warns Children’s Society wellbeing report
Friday
26th Jul 2024
Wellbeing: Can compassion be taught in schools?
Research has found that compassion reduces anxiety and stress and can improve emotional regulation – so how can staff and students learn to put it into practice?
Schools warned as one in six vapes found to contain spice
A study testing vapes confiscated from schools in England found 16.6 per cent contained spice