This is the ultimate guide to pastoral care, offering practical advice, guidance and resources for all, whether you are starting out on your journey into pastoral care or an experienced school leader.

The book brings together the different roles and responsibilities that pastoral staff have in schools, including teacher, mentor, social worker, counsellor, careers advisor, referee and much more. It offers no-nonsense guidance and strategies for pastoral staff at all levels that can be implemented immediately. Chapters cover key topics such as:

• Finding the right pastoral role; applications and interviews
• Behaviour management
• Attendance
• Safeguarding
• Leading staff and students
• Working with parents

Full of case studies and examples of real practice, this guide is essential reading for all aspiring and experienced pastoral staff at all levels that want to make a real difference to their school culture and shape how it cares for and supports its pupils.

Connor Acton is Deputy Headteacher in a Multi-Academy Trust in the East Midlands and Chair of an Academy Board of Trustees.