NAPCE Awards 2024 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners of the fifth annual National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education were announced at a SOLD OUT event on October 11th in Worcester.
The Graham Hick Suite was bouncing at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground for the second Awards sell-out in a row where special guests included speaker Ellie Costello, Director of Team Square Peg, who won the Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care Award in 2023.
There was also entertainment in the form of talented emerging singer Sienna and a mighty impressive performance from Dancing Motion who hail from nearby Malvern.
The event enjoyed the support of a number of organisations through sponsorship and was slickly compered by NAPCE Chair Phil Jones.
Sponsors included the Association of School & College Leaders, Taylor & Francis, Schools Advisory Service (SAS), Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited, The Schools Consent Project, North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea, Connect to Purpose and Global Equality Collective.
Once again the Awards received a record number of nominations and the standard to entry was described as “hugely impressive” on an “incredible night to remember”.
Entry for NAPCE Awards 2025 was announced on the night and opens on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Entries can be made here https://napceawards.wufoo.com/forms/napce-awards-2025-entry-form
Here are the winners and finalists of the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024.
Congratulations to all winners and finalists on your fantastic achievements.
National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2024 – The Winners
Pastoral School of the Year – Sponsored by Global Equality Collective
Presented by Dr Caron Carter
A school that can demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care and support for learners that makes a real difference in the progress and personal development of young people in the school.
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community 3-16, Ebbw Vale, Wales
Hazelwood Integrated College, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Creggan Primary School, Randalstown , Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School, Derry, Northern Ireland
Drapers’ Academy, Romford, England
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Pastoral Team of the Year – Sponsored by Connect to Purpose
Presented by Georgina Saralis Founder and CEO, Connect to Purpose
A team that works in pastoral care and can demonstrate a determination to support young people to achieve their full potential and a positive impact on the young people they work with.
Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing, Stoke on Trent, England
Fir Vale School, Sheffield, England
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Bristnall Hall Academy’s Achievement Coordinators , Oldbury, England
St. Teresa’s Nursery Staff Team, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year – Sponsored by North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea
Presented by Raymond Herron
A member of staff who works in pastoral care and who always makes the extra effort to support young people to enable them to become effective learners and achieve success.
Ita Quinn, Malone Integrated College, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Claire Kerr, Royal School Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Benjamin Spaul, Goffs Academy, Cheshunt, England
Claire Blaney, St Johns Primary School, Swatragh, Northern Ireland
Mick Spellman, Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing, England
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Pastoral Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Taylor and Francis
Presented by Professor Noel Purdy, Editor, Pastoral Care in Education
Has a passion for pastoral care that is shared with colleagues to inspire and motivate them to make a real difference in the lives of the young people they work with.
Brian McCloskey, St Mary’s Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Mark Thompson,Drumglass High School, Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Nadine Dorrian, Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland
Andrew Keep, St Bees School, St Bees, Cumbria
Richard Clark, Mansel Primary, Sheffield
Rory O’Connor, Strangford Integrated College, Carrowdore, Northern Ireland
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Pastoral Development of the Year – Sponsored by Schools Advisory Service (SAS)
Presented by Hannah Wharmby
A pastoral initiative or idea that has achieved positive outcomes and has improved the learning experience and future life chances, for young people.
Holy Trinity Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook,England
Blessed Trinity College, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Moneynick Primary School, Randalstown, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Schools Consent Project
Presented by Anne Emerson
A person, group or organisation that has made a real difference in pastoral care, for the benefit of young people.
Sue Roffey, Compass Community Schools, Sowerby Bridge, England
Fatema Mulla & Hafsa Mulla, Thornhill Community College, Dewsbury, England Tyrone
Tyrone Hughes, Bridgend Youth Justice Service, Bridgend, Wales
Holy Trinity Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Gary Kelly, St Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland
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Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care – Sponsored by The Association of School and College Leaders
Presented by Ellie Costello
An individual, group or organisation who through their actions have raised awareness about pastoral care or pastoral issues and encouraged positive improvements for the benefit of young people.
Claire Kerr, Senior Teacher Pastoral, Royal School Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Thrive Academy
Pastoral Care Team, Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland
St. Louis Grammar School, Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Frederika Roberts / The Happiness Speaker, Doncaster, England
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International Contribution to Pastoral Care Award – Sponsored by Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited
Presented by Eileen Donnelly, National Executive Committee, NAPCE
An international school, organisation outside of the UK or an individual working in research or in an international school outside of the UK, that has promoted or delivered high quality pastoral care.
North London Collegiate School Jeju, South Korea
King Richard School, Cyprus
Debbie Smith, All Saints School, London
Sue Roffey, Growing Great Schools Worldwide
Thrive Academy, Northern Ireland
Providing Effective Pastoral Care for Learners – Special Recognition Plaque – Sponsored by NAPCE
Presented by Jill Robson, National Secretary, NAPCE
Glenlola Collegiate School, Bangor, Northern Ireland