This wide ranging book offers a fresh survey of the pastoral needs of primary age pupils and pupils in early adolescence for both trainee and practising teachers. This book is divided into four main sections: * Principles considers the future needs of children learning processes the planning and implementation of a pastoral programme and the co-ordination of personal and social education * Aspects of Pastoral Care develops six specific pastoral approaches: welfare and liaison health and medical services life crises and counselling managing behaviour bullying and starting secondary school * Viewpoints has three personal statements: television viewing core values for teachers and parents and the professionalism of teachers * In An Agenda for Discussion the editors comment on the various chapters of the book and add extra material on pastoral care and personal and social education . Language: English