National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)
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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
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
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
If you have the requisite experience, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 n.purdy@stran.ac.uk
#TheLatest "Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns" from BBC News Read it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyznq259elo #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
#TheLatest "Suicide prevention and awareness in schools" from Headteacher Update Read it here: https://www.headteacher-update.com/content/best-practice/suicide-prevention-schools-supporting-staff-wellbeing #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #mentalhealth
🎟️ **Tickets are now on sale!** 🎟️ Join us on **Friday 9th October 2026** at **Worcester County Cricket Ground** for NAPCE’s flagship in-person event. Tickets: https://www.napce.org.uk/napce-annual-conference-2026-date-announced/ #NAPCE26 #Conference #Awards
Something that all NAPCE Awards 2026 finalists can share 🏆👏 #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #NAPCE26 #Awards
#TheLatest "Heads ask for more help on how to conquer misuse of pupil images" from School Week Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/heads-ask-for-more-help-on-how-to-conquer-misuse-of-pupil-images/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Teacher
📚 New book. NAPCE National Chair Phil Jones has written Chapter 13, Effective Pastoral Care that Supports SEND, exploring how strong pastoral systems help create inclusive environments where every learner can thrive. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEN-Practitioner-Status-Support-spotlight/dp/1041034504
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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 "Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/sep/06/schools-england-report-surge-send-applications #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SEND
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
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 "Schools in England face checks to root out unhealthy lunches" from The Guardian Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/sep/03/schools-england-checks-to-root-out-unhealthy-lunches #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Teaching #Teacher #SchoolDinners
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 "We don’t need to choose between knowledge and skills" from Schools Week Opinion piece from Ed Sec Lucy Powell. Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/we-dont-need-to-choose-between-knowledge-and-skills/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Teaching #Teacher
About #NAPCE If you work in / have an interest in pastoral care in education then you should know about NAPCE. Join napce.org.uk #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Wellbeing #Safeguarding
If you have the requisite experience, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 n.purdy@stran.ac.uk
#TheLatest "What the new UK school uniform rules mean for parents and children" from The Independent Read it here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/free-school-meals-eligibility-checker-uniform-universal-credit-b3043244.html #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #FSM
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.
👍 Access to renowned Pastoral Care in Education journal 👍 Expert guidance, training & best practice 👍 Connect/share with like-minded professionals 👍 Support for wellbeing, inclusion & safeguarding 👍 A strong professional voice for pastoral care in education https://www.napce.org.uk/membership
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/
#TheLatest "Promised SEND training courses set to start in autumn 2027" from Schools Week Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/promised-send-training-courses-set-to-start-autumn-2027/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SEND #Policy #Training
📱💬 One in five children aged 10–15 in the UK (19.1%) have experienced cyberbullying. Behind that statistic are young people whose confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging may be affected. Tackling online harm and building safer digital spaces must remain a priority for us all.
#TheLatest "Inclusion is for life, not just the 31st December" from Schools Week Read it here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/inclusion-is-for-life-not-just-the-31st-december/ #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #inclusion
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
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
