Pastoral
The latest news, analysis and advice on pastoral support, including pupil mental health and wellbeing, attendance and non-academic development
Tuesday
13th Feb 2024
Student slang teachers need to know
Words or emojis that students commonly use might seem innocuous but be potential safeguarding red flags, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
Changing the story on child poverty in the North East
A combined authority leader explains how they have been working with schools in the North East to help meet family needs and improve children’s education experiences
Monday
5th Feb 2024
Mental health: Are schools being asked to do too much?
With mental health difficulties among children on the rise, a team of researchers question whether schools should be seen as the solution
Schools alone can’t support children’s mental health
As Children’s Mental Health Week gets underway, it is clear that the government needs to invest in specialist provision to back up the good work that schools are doing, says these policy experts