Pastoral Care 11–16: A Critical Introduction

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How can teachers deal with the growing pastoral needs of pupils aged 11-16 in schools? This critical guide explores the pastoral role which teachers play in schools, and argues that today's schools continue to offer children an invaluable source of support. This guide explores a number of serious pastoral issues, drawing on contemporary research to outline the impact which these issues can have on children aged 11-16 and offering practical strategies for providing support on a whole-school and individual classroom level. Consideration is also given to how schools can use the curriculum proactively to help pupils be more prepared to deal with serious pastoral issues. Topics dealt with include: - supporting children who are experiencing separation or divorce - helping to prevent and deal with bullying, including cyber-bullying - identifying and responding to possible child abuse - understanding the impact of domestic violence - supporting children through bereavement - responding to self-harm and suicide This is the essential guide for those training to teach in the secondary sector and for practicing teachers who have recently taken on pastoral responsibilities. Cover HalfTitle Series Title Copyright Contents Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction What is pastoral care? How can this book help me? What’s in the book? What are the key features of the book? 1 Pastoral Care: Origins, Definitions and Roles Introduction The organization of pastoral care in schools The role of the Form Tutor The role of the Head of Year The role of the Classroom Teacher Care for the pastoral carers Sum.mary Annotated further .reading Useful .website 2 Child Protection in Schools Introduction The legal and policy context Defining maltreatment Prevalence and impact Child protection as a safeguarding or pastoral care concern Intervention and strategies Conclusion Sum.mary Annotated .further reading Useful .websites 3 Bullying in Schools Introduction Action to assess, reduce and prevent school bullying Conclusion Sum.mary Acknowled.gements Annotated furt.her reading Useful .websites 4 Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Violence and Abuse: The Role of Schools in Promoting Safety, Well-Being and P Introduction Research about the nature and extent of domestic violence Research about the impact of domestic violence on children and young people Teenage relationship violence Promoting children’s safety and well-being – the contribution of pastoral care Conclusion Sum.mary Annotated. further reading Useful web.sites 5 Separation and Divorce: School Responses Introduction The impact of separation and divorce on children and young people School responses to separation and divorce Conclusion Sum.mary Annotated. further reading Useful .websites 6 Bereavement: Challenges and Opportunities for Schools Introduction Grief models and theories Learning about loss and grief Supporting the bereaved young person Ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief Conclusion Summa.ry Annotated further. reading Useful we.bsites 7 Self-Harm and Suicide: Positive Pastoral Strategies for Schools Introduction The role of schools in a whole population public health approach: Education and support Education and awareness-raising in schools Skills training for pupils: Gatekeeper and peer support models Responding to self-harm and suicidal behaviour: Positive pastoral strategies Suicide postvention in schools Conclusion Summ.ary Annotated fu.rther reading Useful w.ebsites Resources for .schools Index