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National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)
@napce.bsky.social
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.
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
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#TheLatest

"What is sexual extortion and who is most at risk?" from Headteacher Update

Read it here: https://www.headteacher-update.com/content/safeguarding-digest/sexual-extortion-children-at-risk

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#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
December 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Does your organisation raise awareness of #PastoralCare? ⭐️

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Raising Awareness About Pastoral Care' Award 🏆

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open

#NAPCE26
December 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Join #NAPCE for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

NAPCE is bigger than ever & we’re inviting you to join our organisation so you can benefit from how we support #PastoralCare in schools.  

Putting student welfare first since 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣2️⃣

About membership: napce.org.uk/membership/
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#TheLatest

"52% of teachers report homeless children in their school, study shows" from Schools Week

Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/52-of-teachers-report-homeless-children-in-their-school-study-shows/

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Homeless
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Do you know a person, group or org that has made a real difference in pastoral care?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care' Award

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
#TheLatest

"Labour to create up to 60,000 spaces for children with Send in English schools" from The Guardian

Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/dec/11/labour-funding-children-send-local-school-spaces

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SEND
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The December issue of NAPCE News will be sent out to subscribers shortly 🎄

It is full of brilliant content, insights & info..

To get future editions subscribe to receive NAPCE News each month in your inbox now https://www.napce.org.uk/news/

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Has your non-UK organisation made an outstanding contribution to #PastoralCare?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'International Contribution to Pastoral Care' Award

National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"St John the Baptist College in Portadown awarded UK-wide Pastoral School of the Year title" from Northern Ireland World

Read it here: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/st-john-the-baptist-college-in-portadown-awarded-uk-wide-pastoral-school-of-the-year-title-5369469

#NAPCE #Awards
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Would you like to contribute to our newsletter?

We publish a monthly circular for those with interest in #pastoralcare & we have space for you! If you’d like to share your experiences/insights within pastoral care which can benefit others please contact us 📥
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Does your school have a great #PastoralCare idea that deserves recognition?

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Pastoral Development of the Year' Award🏆

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#TheLatest

"One in five young people now use mental health services by age 18" from The Independent

Read it here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/mental-health-children-teenagers-pandemic-b2882464.html

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #mentalhealth
December 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NAPCE is very proud to support the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders 2026 & we will be in attendance.

Find out more here: https://www.ascl.org.uk/professional-development/Events/ASCL-Conference-for-Pastoral-Leaders

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
December 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Does you know a Pastoral Leader who deserves special recognition for their work? ⭐️

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral Leader of the Year' Award 🏆

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Join #NAPCE for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

NAPCE is bigger than ever & we’re inviting you to join our organisation so you can benefit from how we support #PastoralCare in schools.  

Putting student welfare first since 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣2️⃣

About membership: napce.org.uk/membership/
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#TheLatest

"Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation" from BBC News

Read it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9qpqpwz3o

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #YouthClubs #mentalhealth
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Do you know someone working in pastoral care who deserves special recognition for their work?

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year' 🏆

Enter National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The November issue of NAPCE News was recently sent out to subscribers.

It is full of brilliant content, info & offers.

To get future editions subscribe to receive NAPCE News each month in your inbox now https://www.napce.org.uk/news/

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Do you know a pastoral care team which deserves special recognition for their work? ⭐️

ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Pastoral Team of the Year' Award 🏆

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open
December 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
#TheLatest

"Income data to replace free school meals as trigger for disadvantage funding" from Schools Week

Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/pupil-premium-income-data-to-replace-free-school-meals-as-trigger-for-disadvantage-funding/

#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Does your school deserve special recognition for its #pastoralcare work? ⭐️

ENTER NOW! 'Pastoral School of the Year' Award 2026 🏆

Enter the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 here: https://www.napce.org.uk/national-awards-for-pastoral-care-in-education-2026-entry-now-open/
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
NAPCE is very pleased to support this important FREE event

"Educators Climate Assembly"

📍University of Worcester Arena
📅Dec 11 · 9:30 AM GMT
🚪Tickets are FREE
✅ Booking req'd

More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/educators-climate-assembly-tickets-1851281947139?aff=oddtdtcreator

#Climate
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#TheLatest

"'Sobering’ study reveals extent of bullying and mental health problems for children in Wales" from The Guardian

Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/12/sobering-study-reveals-extent-of-bullying-and-mental-health-problems-for-children-in-wales

#NAPCE #PastoralCare
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM