essential support skills

Ideal for new pastoral leaders, this session covers the essential skills needed to support students and staff effectively, manage common challenges, and establish a positive pastoral environment within schools.

Session Aims

  • Develop foundational pastoral leadership skills.
  • Learn to manage day-to-day pastoral challenges with confidence.
  • Understand the importance of reflective practice and supervision.
  • Build resilience in pastoral teams and foster supportive relationships.

Delivery Options & Pricing

Individual Booking, Online Session

30th January 2026

09:30 – 11:30

Online/Zoom

£149 per delegate

 

Group bookings

  • Twilight Session (1 hour) â€“ £295 online / £395 in person
  • Half-Day Session (3 hours) â€“ £595 online / £695 in person
  • Full-Day Training (5 hours) â€“ £695 online / £895 in person

Choose your preferred date and time

 

Up to 40 participants per session. Additional attendees: Â£10 per person

Available nationwide in person or virtually via Zoom

 

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Equip yourself with the tools to lead pastoral care with confidence and compassion.

Email kelly@mindworkmatters.com to book this course today.

Who is the course for?

This course has been designed for all professionals working in a pastoral role supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges. This includes School Leaders, SENCO’s, Pastoral Staff, Senior Mental Health Leads, Teachers, Support Staff.

What our Customers Say

Kelly Hannaghan is a wellbeing professional of the highest calibre. She specialises in sensible practical steps that schools, pupils and staff can adopt to improve their mental health and overall performance. At The Primary First Trust, she has designed and implemented bespoke programmes that have had real, tangible results in our community and rightly attracted nationwide attention for their innovation and effectiveness. She is warm, inspirational and a joy to work with.

Andrew Moorhouse, The Primary First Trust