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Coronavirus: Pastoral care in a changed school environment

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As pupils return to school, we will need to be prepared for challenging behaviour, safeguarding disclosures and signs of mental health and wellbeing problems. Anthony David looks at the pastoral priorities that must be at the top of the list for primary schools

As things stand, from June 1 many primary schools across England will re-open their doors to pupils from Reception, year 1 and year 6.

Since the plans were unveiled on May 10, government advice has been vague and the government’s science-based safety assurances far from convincing.

However, what most of us can agree on is that the key priority as and when pupils return through our doors will be pastoral – namely pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

So, what should schools be considering in terms of pastoral care when moving forward towards our new normal – whether for your school that is from June 1 or further down the road?

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