This course is aimed at supporting Pastoral Leaders/Workers in finding the best way to make a difference. Rather than seeing pastoral care as a ‘bolt on’ to formal education, this course will explore how we can all successfully support students in addressing their barriers to learning, making pastoral care an integral part of school life.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Explore the meaning of pastoral care and the role it plays in schools
- Develop and review strategies for successful intervention and assessment
- Take away course materials which include templates of tools demonstrated and full course notes
- Discuss and share examples of good practice
- Reflect on current practice and plan next steps
| COURSE DATES | London, Tue 27 June 2017 | ||||||
| WHO FOR? | Senior leaders responsible for pastoral care Pastoral Leaders and anyone with responsibility for Pastoral Care |
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| COURSE CODE | CODE 6619 | ||||||
| IN-SCHOOL | You can also book this as an In-School Course | ||||||
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9.00 AM – 9.30 AM:Registration, introductions and refreshments
9:30 AM – 10.00 AM:Exploring Pastoral Care
- Define Pastoral Care
- Barriers to learning
- Role of Pastoral Worker
10.00 AM – 10.45 PM:Psychological theory on meeting needs
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Creating a whole school approach
- Examples of whole school practice
10.45 PM – 11.00 AM:Discussion: coffee break
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM:Identifying and assessing needs
- Who does what, when?
- ‘Plan, do and review’
- Assessment methods
12.00 PM – 13.00 PM:Lunch and informal discussion
14.00 PM – 14.15 PM:Intervention
- Strategies for successful intervention
- Stepping up/stepping down
- Liaising with CAMHS and other agencies
14.15 PM – 15.00 PM:Case Studies
- Creating action plans
- Communicating with other staff
- Building effective team relationships
15.00 PM – 15.15 PM:Reflection
- Where are we now?
- Where would we like to be?
- How will we get there?
15.15 PM – 15.30 PM:Questions, discussion and feedback
Heather Fowler
The course is led by Heather Fowler, a practising Pastoral Manager, Kidsafe UK Tutor and mother. She is a specialist in challenging behaviour and supporting children with complex emotional needs with 13 years’ experience working within the education sector. From her experience of developing small and specialist learning environments within both mainstream and special settings, Heather has solid beliefs that Pastoral Care is essential in order to facilitate effective learning. She is able to provide expert knowledge and direction on how to establish successful Pastoral Care in schools, and developing the skills required.
