Description
In every UK classroom, an estimated three children suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem. Proactive Pastoral Care is a vital guide to enable secondary teachers to empower their students to make healthy life choices and look after their wellbeing, both in school and beyond. With practical, research-based activities and resources for tutor time, assemblies, Relationships and Sex Education and PSHE lessons, this book puts student wellbeing at the heart of the agenda. It also includes a foreword by Dr Pooky Knightsmith, an internationally renowned mental health educator, speaker and author. Pastoral care expert Maria O'Neill explores several aspects of student wellbeing, from community building and parental engagement to e-safety and caring for mental health. Maria introduces refreshing, proactive techniques that can be put into practice straightaway to create a supportive learning environment. Backed up by academic research, Maria's easy-to-follow techniques mean any teacher, form tutor or head of year can feel confident in their approach and offer students the pastoral support they need.
A practical guide to pastoral care that puts student wellbeing at the top of the agenda. Full of clear explanations, research-based solutions and tried-and-tested classroom activities, this book is the perfect resource for secondary teachers looking to prioritise pastoral care and encourage students to make healthy life choices that support their wellbeing, both in and out of the classroom. Includes a foreword by Dr Pooky Knightsmith, an internationally renowned mental health educator, speaker and author.
About the Author
Maria O'Neill is an experienced pastoral leader, researcher and advanced skills teacher. She is the founder of Pastoral Support UK (@PastoralOrg) and currently works as a pastoral leader in a school as well as in various key roles to provide sustainable pastoral training and raise the profile of pastoral leadership nationwide. Follow Maria on Twitter @Maria0Neill.
Reviews
Steeped in research and yet utterly practical, this has to be the essential text for any staff wanting to know about wellbeing in schools. -- Daniel Sobel * CEO, Inclusion Expert *
A wonderful book written by a highly experienced pastoral leader. Everyone interested in pastoral care in schools should read it. -- Professor Barnaby Lenon * Dean of Education, University of Buckingham, @barnabylenon *
In writing this work, Maria has combined her pastoral passion with a deep empathy for children's needs. Teamed with a forensic analysis of her subject matter, Maria has authored a 'must-read' text for anyone who cares about making pastoral care a priority. -- Andrew Cowley * Deputy headteacher and author of 'The Wellbeing Toolkit', @andrew_cowley23 *
Proactive Pastoral Care resets the dial in the post-COVID world for what it means to educate and nurture young people in schools. Let this book be your practical guide in rediscovering how to build a culture of love and support which seeks to build capacity in our young people. -- Mike Buchanan * Founder of PositivelyLeading, Chair of the European Positive Education Network, @PosiLeading *
Maria explores in a compelling way the importance of being proactive in our pastoral care structures, systems and practices. This fully researched and well-informed book should be invaluable to individuals and organisations committed to ensuring that our schools are supportive, caring communities in which pupils and staff thrive. -- Jill Berry * leadership development consultant and former headteacher, @jillberry102 *
Maria has so much knowledge around mental health and pastoral support and has a real heart to make sure people get the care they deserve. Proactive Pastoral Care does not disappoint; filled with practical advice it is a book for anyone who is looking into the way they do pastoral care. Whether you are just starting out in pastoral support or have been doing these roles for years, this book will offer you something new and transform the way you deliver it. -- Hope Virgo * author and founder of #DumpTheScales, @HopeVirgo *
This book will inspire and motivate everybody working with young people to develop a proactive approach to pastoral care that supports learners in achieving their full potential. -- Phil Jones * National Chair of The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE), @PJEducation *
Maria has written a book which is very easy to read. As a governor, it has helped me formulate questions I can ask my school leaders about pastoral care in my schools. -- Naureen Khalid * Trustee and governor, @5Naureen *
I don't think anyone disagrees that pupils who feel happy and safe are more likely to be successful learners but putting this into action is not always straightforward and often support becomes reactive rather than proactive. In this book, Maria has managed to bring together a wide range of research and suggests approaches that are both practical and evidence based. Recommended to anyone with an interested in improving pastoral care in their school - which should be everyone! -- Andrew Wright * Headmaster, Bablake School *
A concise guide, this book explores several aspects of pastoral care including what is wellbeing, wellbeing theories, character education, parental engagement, curriculum delivery, e-safety, and measuring impact. With wellbeing now a compulsory aspect of both the primary and secondary curriculum, this book can be used to evaluate a school's policies and procedures as well as providing strategies, practical research-based activities and resources suitable for tutor time, assemblies and PHSE lessons. With questions to prompt reflection and further action, this is useful addition to the staff library. -- Barbara Band * barbaraband.com *
Proactive Pastoral Care by @Maria0Neill is the must go to text for pastoral leaders, written from the point of view of authenticity, empathy and values determined leadership. -- Andrew Cowley, author of The Wellbeing Curriculum
Book Information
ISBN 9781472980434
Author Maria O'Neill
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 228g
A practical guide to pastoral care that puts student wellbeing at the top of the agenda. Full of clear explanations, research-based solutions and tried-and-tested classroom activities, this book is the perfect resource for secondary teachers looking to prioritise pastoral care and encourage students to make healthy life choices that support their wellbeing, both in and out of the classroom. Includes a foreword by Dr Pooky Knightsmith, an internationally renowned mental health educator, speaker and author.
About the Author
Maria O'Neill is an experienced pastoral leader, researcher and advanced skills teacher. She is the founder of Pastoral Support UK (@PastoralOrg) and currently works as a pastoral leader in a school as well as in various key roles to provide sustainable pastoral training and raise the profile of pastoral leadership nationwide. Follow Maria on Twitter @Maria0Neill.
Reviews
Steeped in research and yet utterly practical, this has to be the essential text for any staff wanting to know about wellbeing in schools. -- Daniel Sobel * CEO, Inclusion Expert *
A wonderful book written by a highly experienced pastoral leader. Everyone interested in pastoral care in schools should read it. -- Professor Barnaby Lenon * Dean of Education, University of Buckingham, @barnabylenon *
In writing this work, Maria has combined her pastoral passion with a deep empathy for children's needs. Teamed with a forensic analysis of her subject matter, Maria has authored a 'must-read' text for anyone who cares about making pastoral care a priority. -- Andrew Cowley * Deputy headteacher and author of 'The Wellbeing Toolkit', @andrew_cowley23 *
Proactive Pastoral Care resets the dial in the post-COVID world for what it means to educate and nurture young people in schools. Let this book be your practical guide in rediscovering how to build a culture of love and support which seeks to build capacity in our young people. -- Mike Buchanan * Founder of PositivelyLeading, Chair of the European Positive Education Network, @PosiLeading *
Maria explores in a compelling way the importance of being proactive in our pastoral care structures, systems and practices. This fully researched and well-informed book should be invaluable to individuals and organisations committed to ensuring that our schools are supportive, caring communities in which pupils and staff thrive. -- Jill Berry * leadership development consultant and former headteacher, @jillberry102 *
Maria has so much knowledge around mental health and pastoral support and has a real heart to make sure people get the care they deserve. Proactive Pastoral Care does not disappoint; filled with practical advice it is a book for anyone who is looking into the way they do pastoral care. Whether you are just starting out in pastoral support or have been doing these roles for years, this book will offer you something new and transform the way you deliver it. -- Hope Virgo * author and founder of #DumpTheScales, @HopeVirgo *
This book will inspire and motivate everybody working with young people to develop a proactive approach to pastoral care that supports learners in achieving their full potential. -- Phil Jones * National Chair of The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE), @PJEducation *
Maria has written a book which is very easy to read. As a governor, it has helped me formulate questions I can ask my school leaders about pastoral care in my schools. -- Naureen Khalid * Trustee and governor, @5Naureen *
I don't think anyone disagrees that pupils who feel happy and safe are more likely to be successful learners but putting this into action is not always straightforward and often support becomes reactive rather than proactive. In this book, Maria has managed to bring together a wide range of research and suggests approaches that are both practical and evidence based. Recommended to anyone with an interested in improving pastoral care in their school - which should be everyone! -- Andrew Wright * Headmaster, Bablake School *
A concise guide, this book explores several aspects of pastoral care including what is wellbeing, wellbeing theories, character education, parental engagement, curriculum delivery, e-safety, and measuring impact. With wellbeing now a compulsory aspect of both the primary and secondary curriculum, this book can be used to evaluate a school's policies and procedures as well as providing strategies, practical research-based activities and resources suitable for tutor time, assemblies and PHSE lessons. With questions to prompt reflection and further action, this is useful addition to the staff library. -- Barbara Band * barbaraband.com *
Proactive Pastoral Care by @Maria0Neill is the must go to text for pastoral leaders, written from the point of view of authenticity, empathy and values determined leadership. -- Andrew Cowley, author of The Wellbeing Curriculum
Book Information
ISBN 9781472980434
Author Maria O'Neill
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 228g
