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Today, I had a student who arrived 8 mins late, had incorrect uniform, and no equipment. On arrival they were immediately issued a detention. That student had to wake themselves up because parent was intoxicated. They’d not eaten and no money for the bus. They’d walked 2 miles.

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6 months

To add, this isn’t a student at my school, it was something sent to me. They are receiving pastoral support and have been for a long time. The awareness is to be careful about our very first interaction when they arrive.

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3 years

A student got caught smoking weed on Friday. A fuming teacher brought him, wanting immediate punishment. After 10 mins of hearing about his life/home situation, it’s no wonder he’s taken to weed. The lad needs immediate help, not punishment! So we got him help! #PastoralThings

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1 year

Is it just me, or is one of the biggest challenges in school at the moment ‘apathy’? Not wanting to do more than the minimum, not wanting to challenge themselves. How do you tackle that? #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

This week, I’ve spoken to: Students - they’re finding it tough! Parents - they’re finding it tough! Teachers - they’re finding it tough! SLT - they’re finding it tough! Friends - they’re finding it tough! Family - they’re finding it tough! Look out for each other! It’s tough!

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4 years

You may be feeling unenthusiastic about being back in school on Monday, but for many students, they can’t wait! They are returning to their safe, consistent place. So be enthusiastic to be there, because they can’t wait to see you again! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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6 years

I had a fizzy drink. I shook it, threw it around, bashed it. I then passed it to someone else to open. All looked fine. But the tiniest act of unscrewing the lid caused it to explode. If someone explodes at the smallest thing, you don’t know what’s gone on before. #MentalHealth

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5 years

Just asked my daughter if she is looking forward to going back to school on Monday. She said she is. When I asked why, she said it was because she got to see her teacher again. This is how it should be. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

Teachers have just had more thanks from @antanddec in the last 10 minutes than they have from @GavinWilliamson during the whole pandemic. What a beautiful section on #SaturdayNightTakeaway celebrating that teachers career!! #PastoralThings #EduTwiter

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3 years

This really makes you stop and think! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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11 months

The Ed Sec @GillianKeegan is so out of touch with the reality of struggles currently being faced in schools: the lack of funding, the lack of specialist teachers, the lack of recruitment and retention, the lack of wage increase, the lack of external services. It’s staggering!

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2 years

When it comes to working out the work/home life balance, you need to remember that if you ever leave your job, there will be an advert/interview/replacement within a few days. At home, for your family, you are irreplaceable. Never forget that! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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7 months

How many Heads of Year take the time after school to watch their year group in extra-curricular activities? Watching the football/netball team, going into different clubs to show an interest, have a conversation, and even join in? I’ve started, and found it really beneficial.

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5 years

Nigel Farage is a bully. He shouts over people, he refuses to listen. He uses nothing more than bull-boy tactics. He is a disgrace. Yet he is the most cheered on person on the panel. This is the state that politics is in at the moment in the UK. What an absolute mess!! #bbcqt

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5 years

Having a positive relationship with the child is so valuable in school. That doesn’t mean you ‘let them get away with anything’. Quite the opposite actually. A relationship also allows you to correct and discipline where needed, and they respect that too! Build relationships!

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4 years

With a few weeks left before the Christmas holidays, it's likely we will see a deterioration in some behaviours. Perhaps due to school being the safe place that will disappear for a couple weeks. Perhaps because it brings back bad memories. It could be many things. Just be aware.

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1 year

The reaction of MP’s over the teachers striking is infuriating me. All of a sudden for MP’s, it’s about the interests of the children. Weren’t so worried about the interests of the children when they sat in the House of Commons voting against Free School Meals. #EduTwitter

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4 years

I actually want to be in school and working. My issue is that there is a complete lack of acknowledgement from the government around the dangers in our schools and the risk teachers and school staff are under on a daily basis, as well as the students. A complete disregard.

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1 year

Today I have had an email from a parent telling me of issues I haven’t dealt with. 1. I’ve not dealt with it because I am totally unaware of it. 2. You have made me aware of something that ‘has been going on for months’ on a Saturday at the start of half term! #EduTwitter

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3 years

Academic achievement is no good if we don’t ensure we teach our young people the importance of empathy, kindness, love and respect. Yes, academic success is important for some, but ensuring they leave school knowing how to be a valuable member of society is vital for all!

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4 years

When I think back to my school days, I don’t remember any particular individual lesson that a teacher taught. However, I do remember the teachers that cared, encouraged, invested, inspired. Be more than an educator. Be a role model. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

Keep hearing about how our children need to ‘catch up’. In the phone calls I have made, they have been cooking, baking, gardening, cleaning, taking care of siblings, gaming etc. It may not be on the curriculum, but during this time our young people have learnt some vital skills!

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3 years

This whole ‘school getting two weeks notice before re-opening.’ SCHOOLS AREN’T CLOSED! They’ve been open everyday for those that need to attend. Teachers have been teaching everyday. Support Staff have been making welfare calls and providing support/pastoral care!! NOT CLOSED!!!

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4 years

Phoned a parent today who is used to receiving negative reports. Told her how well her son had started back, and how impressed I and his teachers were. Made my day, her day, and the child’s day. Only needs a two minute phone call! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

I have a 12yo. She doesn’t struggle with issues on platforms such as SnapChat/TiKTok. She doesn’t struggle with them, because she doesn’t have them. That’s our choice as parents. We communicate the difficulties of SM with her. I don’t expect her school to have that responsibility

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3 years

This is an interesting visual, and gives food for thought. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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4 years

You can have all the policies in the world, but if you don’t have consistency among all staff and strong leadership, it isn’t going to work. The children have no idea about the policies, but they do see the consistency and unity among staff, and respond to it. #PastoralThings

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5 years

An increase in poor behaviour the last few days. For most, Christmas is a joyful time, a time of laughter, and time with family. For some, it’s horrible. If there’s a sudden deterioration in behaviour, be aware of circumstances/what this time means for them. Be understanding.

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4 years

Having a positive relationship with the child is so valuable in school. That doesn’t mean you ‘let them get away with anything’. Quite the opposite actually. A relationship also allows you to correct and discipline where needed, and they respect that too! Build relationships!

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1 year

One of the best parts of being a Pastoral Lead is having the opportunity to spend time listening/supporting our students. One of the most infuriating things is that we spend so much time firefighting, we don’t get the time we need to do the above! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

I love this quote from Michael Jordan: I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. #PastoralThings

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3 years

On the return to school on Monday, be aware of the colleagues around you. Look out for one another. Support and encourage one another. Be kind to one another. Be there for one another. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

Application submitted for a new Head of Year role. Let’s see what comes of it. #PastoralThings

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1 year

The biggest challenge to a whole-school approach towards behaviour is the consistency among all staff. You can have all the systems in place, but they amount to nothing if there is no consistency. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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3 years

What some parents need to realise: when your child sees you being rude and abusive towards school staff, they then believe it’s acceptable. You contribute to the problem, and it’s why your child gets into trouble. Be a better example to your child! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

At the end of a holiday, I usually feel ready to return and looking forward to the return. The last couple of days, and especially today, it’s been an anxious feeling. Is anyone else feeling this way? #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

Yesterday, I left work at 7.30pm Today, at 6.20pm This is a regular thing. I’m not paid after 3.45pm. I just want to do a good job. I want to do a good job so that the students have a better environment to succeed and achieve. Many teachers/school workers feel this way way too!

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2 years

I had a fizzy drink. I shook it, threw it around, bashed it. I then passed it to someone else to open. All looked fine. But the tiniest act of unscrewing the lid caused it to explode. If someone explodes at the smallest thing, you don’t know what’s gone on before. #MentalHealth

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3 years

Today I have had 3 emails from parents telling me of issues I haven’t dealt with. 1. I haven’t dealt with it because I am totally unaware of it. 2. You have made me aware of something that ‘has been going on for months’ on the Tuesday during the half term holidays. #EduTwitter

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3 years

I think it’s fair to say that everyone needs the half term break. Children, parents, teachers, support staff, school leaders... everyone!! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #HalfTerm

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1 year

Those who’ve never worked in education seem to have the biggest and loudest opinion on how a school should operate, and what they should/shouldn’t be doing. I’d challenge them to spend one week in a Secondary School, and see if they still have those same views. #EduTwitter

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3 years

“Choosing your battles” doesn’t mean you let the students get away with stuff. It means you deal with something with understanding and empathy. Being able to choose your battles isn’t a weakness, it’s absolutely a strength. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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5 years

Been spending time with a girl in school for 18 months who was struggling to come into school. This time last year, her attendance was around 42%. With one week left before half term, her attendance is 92%. A great achievement, so proud of her. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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6 months

When speaking with parents, I make sure I am relatable, rather than sticking directly to the ‘professional talk’. That doesn’t make me unprofessional, it makes me approachable. And from experience, parents appreciate it. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

Since 2019, CAMHS referrals have gone up by almost 80%. Guess what hasn’t gone up by 80%… services and funding. And the impact is landing on schools. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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2 years

The biggest challenge to a whole-school approach towards behaviour is the consistency among all staff. You can have all the systems in place, but they amount to nothing if there is no consistency. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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2 years

What. A. Day. Been absolutely mad today! Just across the whole school. Please tell me it’s the same everywhere?! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

When a parent comes into school to tell me about an issue, and then tells me I have done absolutely nothing about it… you’re right, I found out about the issue at the point you informed me. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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6 months

Safeguarding isn’t solely the responsibility of the DSL and the DDSL in the school setting. It’s everyone’s responsibility. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Safeguarding

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3 years

Today I got a card in the post. It was from all the Pastoral team I am joining, congratulating me on getting the job, telling me they can’t wait to meet me and join the Pastoral team at the school! What a lovely thing to do! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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2 years

How often do you have the conversation with students, “you don’t have to be friends, you don’t have to be getting along, but you do have to be civil.” I feel like I’ve had the same conversation about 500 times today!! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

8.50am - message left with reception to call back 8.56am - email to inform need a call 9.05am - another phone call, complaining I am ignoring them 9.08am - email.. it’s URGENT! 9.10am… call back… child was feeling unwell before they left for school, can I keep an eye on them!

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4 years

When I think back to my school days, I don’t remember any particular individual lesson that a teacher taught. However, I do remember the teachers that cared, encouraged, invested, inspired. Be more than an educator. Be a role model. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Relationship

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3 years

I’m absolutely waiting for the day to hear that SnapChat and TiKTok are down!! How much workload at Secondary Schools would be reduced then!! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

As schools do start to return, make sure as staff you are checking in on one another. It’s an anxious time for all, and the ones who are struggling the most tend to put on a brave face. Look out for one another, support one another. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #schoolsreopening

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1 year

When you go back to school this week, be mindful that for some students, the Christmas break won’t have been a good time, a good rest. It will have been a difficult time in difficult circumstances. And we need to be mindful of that for those students. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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6 months

Having a positive relationship with the students doesn’t mean you can’t discipline. Quite the opposite! It means when you do discipline, they accept it, even if they try not to show it, because they know you’re for them and their best interests! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

Great to hear Ian Wright speaking with passion and emotion on #ImACeleb about a teacher that invested in him. Despite his behaviour, the teacher encouraged him and changed him. This is the privilege we have for the next generation! Invest, and encourage the gifts and talents.

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2 years

How many already feel like the summer holidays were about 10 years ago? #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

Schools and teachers had to turn around and learn to do in a matter of days what it would normally take months/years to do. And of course there will have been mistakes and things to learn, but the education sector should be proud of what has been achieved in this pandemic!!

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2 years

A while ago I posted about Reflective Booklets I have available if people wanted them. I sent them out to loads at the time. Re-offering to send them out. Cover topics such as bullying, violence, racism, truancy, homophobia etc. If you want me to send them, drop me an email!

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1 year

Where behaviour is negative: 1. Curriculum - is it engaging? 2. Interventions - are they working? 3. Relationships - what are we doing to build? 4. Expectations - are they consistent? 5. Communication - is it clear? #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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2 years

One of the hardest parts of being a pastoral worker is caring so much for the children and trying to do the very best you can for them, whilst at the same time having the children/parents telling you how little you care. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

Having a positive relationship with the students doesn’t mean you can’t discipline. Quite the opposite! It means when you do discipline, they accept it, even if they try not to show it, because they know you’re for them and their best interests! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

When students in my year group get a detention, they all of a sudden seem to believe that I’m a negotiator and come to me with their terms and conditions. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

When it comes to working out the work/home life balance, you need to remember that if you ever leave your job, there will be an advert/interview/replacement. At home, for your family, you are irreplaceable. Never forget that, and make the most of HT! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

One of the most challenging and hardest cultures to tackle and change in Secondary Schools is the idea that speaking out is ‘snitching’. We need to demonstrate integrity and instil a culture of speaking up for what is right. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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5 months

If a student leaves with all Grade 9’s, but isn’t able to show respect, kindness, generosity, integrity… we’ve failed them. I want my students to achieve their best academically, and I want them to be their best towards others. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

Having a positive relationship with the child is so valuable in school. That doesn’t mean you ‘let them get away with anything’. Quite the opposite actually. A relationship also allows you to correct and discipline where needed, and they respect that too! Build relationships!

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2 years

When students in my year group get a detention, they all of a sudden seem to believe that I’m a negotiator and come to me with their terms and conditions. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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2 years

“Choosing your battles” doesn’t mean you let the students get away with stuff. It means you deal with something with understanding and empathy. Being able to choose your battles isn’t a weakness, it’s absolutely a strength. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

I’m sure I’m not alone, but… I’m really tired. That’s all. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

One of the best parts of being a Pastoral Lead is having the opportunity to spend time listening/supporting our students. One of the most infuriating things is that we spend so much time firefighting, we don’t get the time we need to do the above! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

You can have all the policies in the world, but if you don’t have consistency among all staff and strong leadership, it isn’t going to work. The children have no idea about the policies, but they do see the consistency and unity among staff, and respond to it. #PastoralThings

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2 years

Dealing with poor behaviour in school starts with dealing with the ‘little’ things well. If you can’t manage those, you have no chance with the bigger behavioural issues. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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3 years

If children come to us with ‘little things’ and we just dismiss them, they definitely won’t come to us with the ‘big things’. Even if it takes a quick 2 minute chat, invest the time and develop the relationship. Let them know they matter. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

I’m interested in getting a chat going once a week between HOY’s/Pastoral Leads. I’m looking at a Weds from 7.30-8.30pm. Each week, a different HOY/PL would ask 3 questions (1 every 15 mins) using #HeadOfYearChat . If interested, drop me a msg/email! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

Having a positive relationship with the students doesn’t mean you can’t discipline. Quite the opposite! It means when you do discipline, they accept it, even if they try not to show it, because they know you’re for them and their best interests! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

I’ve said it before… What good is it if our students leave with all Grade 9’s, but don’t know kindness, love, generosity, compassion, sympathy and much more. It’s important to educate, but also to develop young adults ready for the world ahead! #EduTwitter #PastoralThings

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3 years

To those that asked for the Reflective/Restorative Booklets that I have, I have just emailed them out. If you haven’t received them, it’s because I don’t have an email address. If you do want them, feel free to email me and I will send them to you. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

I can’t think of a job where I would phone them up, verbally abuse them, tell them how bad they are, and what they should be doing. This academic year, I’ve had more of this than before as a HOY, as have teachers. Almost as if it should be the norm. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

Vaping is becoming a major issue among young people. The number of students choosing to vape seems to be rapidly growing, and at a younger age. More alarmingly, increasingly parents are aware their child is vaping, and in some instances, parents are purchasing the vapes!!

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2 years

I posted this a while ago, but thought it was worth sharing again as a reminder. A good visual to keep in mind when dealing with/supporting students in school. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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4 years

“Remember: everyone in the classroom has a story that leads to misbehavior or defiance. 9 times out of 10, the story behind the misbehavior won’t make you angry. It will break your heart.” #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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4 years

I’ve spoken to many students recently. In my conversations, they are desperate to get back to school and see friends and teachers again. Not for the lessons, but for the relationships. When school is back, understand the value and the impact of a positive relationship!

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3 years

Seen a massive increase in disruptive, rude, inappropriate behaviour this week from a couple of girls in my year group. Then realised that school is their absolute safe place, and as of 12.30 on Friday, that will be taken away from them for 6/7 weeks. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

I had a fizzy drink. I shook it, threw it around, bashed it. I then passed it to someone else to open. All looked fine. But the tiniest act of unscrewing the lid caused it to explode. If someone explodes at the smallest thing, you don’t know what’s gone on before. #MentalHealth

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3 years

Allowing the students to have a bit of banter and even sometimes have a laugh at your expense doesn’t weaken your position! It strengthens your relationship. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Relationship

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2 years

As much as schools have DSL’s and DDSL’s, it has to be, and is, everyone’s responsibility. If it isn’t, things run the risk of being missed. The safety of our young people has to be our 1st priority, above anything else! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Safeguarding

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2 years

If I haven’t returned your call after 35 minutes, it’s not because I’m ignoring you. It’s because I have a year group of 170 students, attend various meetings, and have plenty of other phone calls to make. But I will get back to you! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

When managing behaviour, if your unwilling to dig deeper in order to understand and discover the root of the issue, you will only deal with it superficially. It may appear to be sorted, but eventually the issues will arise again. Dig deeper! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #Behaviour

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10 months

I’ve said it before, there is a huge need for teachers to have Pastoral CPD, and for pastoral staff to have Teaching CPD. There needs to be an understanding and a mutual respect for the roles. This can only have a positive impact for the students. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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1 year

Due to the Bank Holidays, strikes, Easter break, we have seen a rise in disruptive behaviour and defiance in school. We all know it, but the last few weeks have highlighted just how vital consistency and routine is for our young people. When that’s unsettled, they’re unsettled!

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1 year

If I haven’t returned your call after 35 minutes, it’s not because I’m ignoring you. It’s because I have a year group of 170 students, attend various meetings, and have plenty of other phone calls to make. But I will get back to you! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

Beneath every behaviour there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behaviour, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom. Love this quote I have seen! Shame I can’t credit it to whoever said it… so true!

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1 year

I think we’re really now starting to see the impact of Covid, especially around anxiety/MH. Since Covid, referrals to CAMHS have increased by around 80%. Staffing and funding certainly hasn’t! Schools/Services are overwhelmed and we’ll be feeling the impact for years to come.

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2 years

As we approach a new academic year, no matter what your role in school, make sure you have a small group around you who you trust and can confide in. It’s a tough job and important to be able to talk and offload. Preferably people outside of school! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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3 years

A bottle of coke appears to be fine until you drop a few mentos into it. Then it explodes. In these times of struggle and challenges, don’t be the one to drop a few mentos into someone’s situation. Be aware! Be kind! #PastoralThings #EduTwitter #MentalHealth #BeKind

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1 year

One of the biggest challenges I find as a non-teaching Head of Year is the conflicting nature of the role, especially around being seen as an ‘authoritative figure’ around behaviour, and then also a ‘counsellor’ figure for the students to go to. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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10 months

I can’t think of a job where I would phone them up, verbally abuse them, tell them how bad they are, and what they should be doing. This academic year, I’ve had more of this than before as a HOY, as have teachers. Almost as if it is now the norm. #PastoralThings #EduTwitter

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