Join NAPCE, our judges, and sponsors to celebrate the achievement of the finalists in the 2025 National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education. Find out the winners in each category as they are announced on the evening.

includes

§ A fizz reception

§ Buffet

§ Professional Photographer

§ Guest Speaker

§ Presentation of the plaques, certificates, and prizes

§ Entertainment

§ Pay Bar

Bring your colleagues, family, and friends. Make an evening of it and stay overnight at the Premier Inn on site or visit booking.com for other options in the city.

The tickets are free for the presentation event. There is a limited number available.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.Dress code – dress to impress

In the Graeme Hick Pavilion.

At Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester. WR2 4QQ.

The National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2025 Programme for the Evening

6-30pm Guests arrive on the red carpet.

Prosecco Fiz Reception and Buffet provided by NAPCE.

Professional photographer - Simon Hannagarth, and The Magic Photo Mirror is open for guests.

Professional Entertainment – Michelle Williams.

7-00pm Welcome from Phil Jones, The National Chair for the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education, the host for the evening.

7-05 pm Entertainment Dance in Motion – from Malvern.

7-15 pm Guest Speaker Dr Sue Roffey Honorary Associate Professor University College. Director Growing Great Schools Worldwide Winner 2024 NAPCE Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care Award.

7-25 pm Entertainment – Michelle Williams female vocalist.

7-35pm Announcement of the winners and presentation of prizes to finalists and winners.

· The Gerda Hanko Award for Outstanding Pastoral Care for SEND Learners

· Lifetime Achievement Award

· International Contribution to Pastoral Care

· Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care

· Pastoral Development of the Year

· Pastoral Leader of the Year

· Pastoral Member of Staff of the Year

· Raising Awareness about Pastoral Care

· Pastoral Team of the Year

· Pastoral School of the Year

8-15pm Close by Phil Jones.

Followed by Photographs

Further entertainment from Michelle Williams.

The Magic Photo Mirror is open for guests.

Pay Bar available until 10-30pm.

Sponsors

Ø Global Equality Collective

Ø The Eileen Donnelly Educational Development Limited

Ø North London Collegiate School, Jeju, South Korea

Ø Taylor and Francis Publishing

Ø The Association of School and College Leaders

Ø Pupil Pathways

Ø The Wellbeing Distillery

Ø Connect to Purpose,

Judges

§ Jill Robson, National Secretary for the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education

§ Professor Noel Purdy OBE, Stranmillis University, Belfast

§ Margaret Mulholland, ASCL specialist in special educational needs and inclusion

§ AndyWright OBE, Chair, The Attachment Research Community

§ Anne Emerson Associate Professor, University of Nottingham.

§ Dr Caron Carter, Sheffield Hallam University.

A brilliant opportunity to recognise and value the contributions made to supporting learners to achieve their full potential and to meet people who are passionate about education.

Presentation Event for the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education