National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)
@napce
Founded 1982. Pastoral care & personal-social education & the welfare of students of all ages in schools. UK Based. Organiser of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education. Publisher of the leading journal Pastoral Care In Education.
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#ICYMI The finalists for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 have been announced! Congrats to every person, team & school shortlisted for this outstanding achievement. https://napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-finalists-announced/
Our NAPCE Belfast Symposium '26 was another outstanding success, bringing together educators & pastoral leaders for a day of inspiring presentations, collaboration & sharing of best practice in pastoral care. 📷https://www.napce.org.uk/napce-belfast-symposium-2026-a-great-success/ 📸Greg McCready
#TheLatest "School-based screening and support helps reduce anxiety in young children" from University of Bath Read it here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/school-based-screening-and-support-helps-reduce-anxiety-in-young-children #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #mentalhealth
Here's an example of the articles we publish in our monthly newsletter, NAPCE News 🗞️ You can sign up to receive it for free on our website News Page here: https://www.napce.org.uk/news/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Newsletter #News
The May issue of NAPCE News was recently sent out to subscribers. It is full of brilliant content. To get future editions subscribe to receive NAPCE News each month in your inbox now https://www.napce.org.uk/news/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
#TheLatest "How to write your Inclusion Strategy and prepare for SEND reforms" from SecEd Read it here: https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best-practice/send-reforms-build-school-inclusion-strategy #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SEND #Inclusion #SENDCOs
As a member of NAPCE, you’re not just joining an organisation—you’re joining a national community committed to the wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development of children and young people. 👉 Join NAPCE for 2026. https://www.napce.org.uk/membership
#TheLatest "School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid" from BBC News Read it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8j2d7v480eo #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Suspensions
Join the NAPCE LinkedIn Group to connect with colleagues, share ideas, discuss best practice and keep up to date with the latest news, events and developments in pastoral care. 🔗 Join here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8523197/
Here's an example of the articles we publish in our monthly newsletter, NAPCE News 🗞️ You can sign up to receive it for free on our website News Page here: https://www.napce.org.uk/news/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Newsletter #News
#TheLatest "England facing children’s mental health ‘crisis’ as referrals hit 1m" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/29/england-children-mental-health-crisis-million-referrals #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #mentalhealth
NAPCE was founded in 1982 to establish links between education professionals and allied agencies who have an interest in pastoral care and personal-social education and the welfare of students of all ages in schools. Find out more https://www.napce.org.uk/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
#TheLatest "Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason" from BBC News Read it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd1l0lge8o #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #MentalHealth
#TheLatest "Improving attendance: Ten evidence-informed actions schools can take now" from SecEd Read it here: https://www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best-practice/improving-school-attendance-what-works-post-covid #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Attendance
The one & only…📘 The globally renowned Pastoral Care In Education Journal from #NAPCE Find out more on our Journal web page https://www.napce.org.uk/journal/ #pastoralcare #education #schools
#TheLatest "Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/04/third-white-disadvantaged-pupils-england-below-secondary-reading-level #NAPCE #PastoralCare
Tickets are now on sale for the *NAPCE Annual Conference 2026* Join us on 9 Oct 2026** at Worcester County Cricket Ground to explore **Inclusion & Belonging in Education** with inspiring speakers, practical insights & networking https://www.napce.org.uk/napce-annual-conference-2026-date-announced
#TheLatest "Hot classrooms? A checklist to help cool your school" from Headteacher Update Read it here: https://www.headteacher-update.com/content/best-practice/cooling-school-classrooms-heat-learning #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
Here's an example of the articles we publish in our monthly newsletter, NAPCE News 🗞️ You can sign up to receive it for free on our website News Page here: https://www.napce.org.uk/news/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Newsletter #News
#TheLatest "School smartphone bans seen as ‘punitive’ by young people, study says" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/30/school-smartphone-ban-seen-as-punitive-by-young-people-report #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
We're building a wonderful picture gallery from our recent & very successful Belfast Symposium with Stranmillis University College. We look forward to sharing it with you very soon 📸 #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Events
The finalists for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 have been announced! Congratulations to every individual, team and school shortlisted for this outstanding achievement. Proudly supported by Headline Sponsor Flourish. Full list: www.napce.org.uk/national-awa...
#TheLatest "‘White working class’ definition needed to support let down pupils" from Schools Week Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/white-working-class-definition-needed-to-support-let-down-pupils/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
🌱 Supporting the whole school community 🌱 The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education supports schools in nurturing wellbeing, inclusion and resilience. Through guidance, training and advocacy, it helps staff create caring cultures where every learner can thrive. #NAPCE #PastoralCare
#TheLatest "Take action early to help children in care" from Schools Week Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/take-action-early-to-help-children-in-care/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
#TheLatest "White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/29/white-working-class-children-failed-by-england-school-system-inquiry-finds #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
When young people feel safe, valued, and supported, they are better able to learn, grow, and thrive. Strong pastoral care nurtures wellbeing, builds positive relationships, and helps students develop resilience, empathy, and confidence—skills for life, not just the classroom.
#TheLatest "Record increase in number of children with EHCP since documents introduced" from The Independent Read it here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/ehcp-students-schools-neu-naht-b3003041.html #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SEND #EHCP