National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (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.
- #TheLatest "One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September" from The Guardian Read it here: theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
- 🌐 **Safer Internet Day 2026** 🌐 📅 **10 February 2026** #NAPCE is proud to support Safer Internet Day 2026 on 10 February 2026 🌐 Together we’re promoting safer, more positive online experiences for children and young people. saferinternetday.org.uk @UKSIC.bsky.social #SaferInternetDay
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "5 Words for Managing, Behaviour, Feedback and Attention" from Teacher Toolkit Read it here: teachertoolkit.co.uk/2026/01/22/managing… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Behaviour #Attention #Teaching #Teacher #mentalhealth
- 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. napce.org.uk/membership
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords" from BBC News Read it here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3n… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #MobilePhones #SmartPhones #Teaching #Teacher #mentalhealth
- Last chance. It's tomorrow! Join Pupil Pathways for a session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a FREE webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition. 📅 Thursday 5th of February ⌚4pm 🏢Online 🎟️ tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition #InclusiveTransition
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- Enter the NAPCE National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 to gain national recognition, boost staff morale, share best practice and showcase the impact of your work on wellbeing and inclusion. napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Safeguarding and pastoral care in 2026: 6 key changes" from TES Read it here: tes.com/magazine/analysis/g… *You may need to register for free to read this article. #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
- Do you have a great record of supporting young people through school transition? ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Effective Pastoral Care to Support Transition Award National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- Booking now! Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a FREE webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition. 📅 Thursday 5th of February ⌚4pm 🏢Online 🎟️ tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition #InclusiveTransition
- #TheLatest "Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried" from BBC News Read it here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3edy… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #MobilePhones #Teaching #Teacher #mentalhealth #SmartPhones
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for… #NAPCE26
- 🌱 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 "School suspension in England only to be for pupils’ most serious misbehaviour" from The Guardian Read it here: theguardian.com/education/2026/jan/… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Behaviour
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today. Professor John Jerrim speaking: “Massive drops in emotional engagement amongst secondary pupils in England since the pandemic”. #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral
- NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today. Margaret Mulholland from ASCL and NAPCE Awards Judge welcoming delegates. So pleased to be supporting this important conference. #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral
- NAPCE is at the @ASCL_UK.bsky.social Conference for Pastoral Leaders in Manchester today. If you are here, do come and say hello on our display stand. #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCLPastoral
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Seven keys to supporting good behaviour in school" from Headteacher Update Read it here: headteacher-update.com/content/best-practi… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #Behaviour
- Booking now! Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a FREE webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition. 📅 Thursday 5th of February ⌚4pm 🏢Online 🎟️ tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition #InclusiveTransition
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Why Holocaust education matters more than ever, and how schools can lead the way" from Schools Week Read it here: schoolsweek.co.uk/why-holocaust-educa… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #holocaustmemorial
- THIS THURSDAY: 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: ascl.org.uk/professional-develo… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- Enter the NAPCE National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 to gain national recognition, boost staff morale, share best practice and showcase the impact of your work on wellbeing and inclusion. napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says" from The Guardian Read it here: theguardian.com/education/2026/jan/… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ChildWelfare #MobilePhones
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- 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: ascl.org.uk/professional-develo… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
- #TheLatest "Lords passes schools bill amendment demanding social media ban" from Schools Week schoolsweek.co.uk/lords-passes-school… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SocialMedia
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- New data shows the likelihood of young people experiencing a mental health problem has risen by 50% in just three years. This is a call to action. Pastoral care in education is vital to support, listen and help young people thrive. #NAPCE #PastoralCare #MentalHealth
- Save the date! Join Pupil Pathways for another session of Transition Champions on Thursday 5th February: a free webinar focused on trauma-informed and inclusive transition. 📅 Thursday 5th of February ⌚4pm 🏢Online 🎟️ tinyurl.com/inclusive-transition #InclusiveTransition
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest “UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s” from BBC.com bbc.com/news/articles/cgm4x… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ChildWelfare #Teaching #socialmedia
- 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: ascl.org.uk/professional-develo… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
- Do you have a great record of supporting young people through school transition? ENTER/NOMINATE NOW! 'Effective Pastoral Care to Support Transition Award National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2026 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- 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. napce.org.uk/membership
- #TheLatest "AI used in schools should ‘detect signs of learner distress’" from Schools Week Read it here: schoolsweek.co.uk/ai-used-in-schools-… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ChildWelfare #Teaching #Teacher #mentalhealth #AI
- 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: napce.org.uk/national-awards-for… #NAPCE26
- Follow NAPCE on Bluesky for smart policy insight, leadership resources, and timely updates. Join conversations shaping education, governance, and equity, connect with peers nationwide, and stay informed with clear, practical perspectives that help you lead and advocate effectively every day online.
- 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.
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- #TheLatest "Number of children being taught at home increases by 15% in a year, report finds" from Sky News Read it here: news.sky.com/story/number-of-chi… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #HomeSchool
- 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 napce.org.uk/national-awards-for…
- Join the NAPCE LinkedIn Group! 🎉 Connect with peers, share insights, stay updated on events, and be part of the continuing education community. Grow your network and your impact—join the conversation today! linkedin.com/groups/8523197 #NAPCE #PastoralCare #LinkedIn
- #TheLatest "Keir Starmer tells MPs he is open to social media ban for young people" from The Guardian Read it here: theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/1… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #SocialMedia
