Good Practice in Pastoral Care in Education

Welcome to the Good Practice in Pastoral Care in Education event! Join us on Fri Oct 11 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Worcestershire County Cricket Club for a day of insightful discussions and workshops on enhancing pastoral care in educational settings. Learn from experts in the field and connect with like-minded professionals to share best practices and strategies. This event is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with others passionate about supporting students' well-being. Don't miss out on this chance to improve your skills and make a positive impact on your school community!

· Free parking at the venue.

· Premier Inn next to the venue

· Walking distance to Worcester Foregate Street train station.

· Refreshments and lunch provided for delegates.

· Excellent venue with views of the River Severn and Worcester Cathedral

At a time when education is facing challenges to meet the needs of children and young people, effective pastoral care and support in schools, colleges and educational settings is essential, to enable all young leaders to achieve their full potential from their learning experience. The conference will explore how professionals and everybody with an interest in education can respond to the learning, personal development, welfare, and wellbeing needs of children and young people. Expert speakers and experienced practitioners will share ideas and good practice to enable delegates to improve the learning experience of children and young people in their care and prepare them for their future roles in society.

The conference provides an excellent professional development opportunity for all professionals working in pastoral roles and for anybody who wants to make a difference in the learning experience of children and young people. Delegates will take away from the conference.

· A clear understanding of the current issues and challenges being faced by the pastoral work of schools and colleges.

· Current thinking and ideas about how effective pastoral care and support for learners can be delivered.

· An awareness of good practice that has had an impact and made a difference in the learning experience of children and young people in different settings.

Keynote speakers include.

· Victoria Raynor, Director Raynor Safeguarding, ‘Opening Windows to Opportunities. The Purpose of Pastoral Care in Education’.

· Dr Caron Carter, Senior Lecturer in Childhood Education at Sheffield Hallam University, ‘Children’s Friendships Matter’.

· Liz Bates, Independent Advisor, Trainer, and Magistrate ‘The Role of the Trusted Adult’.

Good practice presentations form previous winners and finalists in the national awards for pastoral Care in Education organised by NAPCE include.

· Raymond Heron, Senior teacher, St Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School, Belfast. ‘Restorative justice approach to behaviour management’

· Oribi Davies, Director of Inclusion Hub, Friern Barnet School, London

‘Alternative provision to enable young people to remain in mainstream provision’.

· Jill Robson, NAPCE National Secretary, ‘Interactive Pastoral Care’

· Ellie Costello, Director Team Square Peg, ‘Working with families to promote good attendance and to support young people in their education'.

In addition, it is planned that the programme for the conference will include live video interviews with.

· Charlie Walker, NAPCE National Executive Student Member, talking about his visits to schools in Asia and Africa and experiences of pastoral care.

· Nic Ponsford, Founder and CEO of Global Equality Collective talking about their work to help schools build positive inclusive cultures.

The conference will be Chaired by NAPCE National Chair, Phil Jones.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester, United Kingdom