John Leggott College Is A National Finalist In Two NAPCE 2026 Pastoral Care Awards

John Leggott College has been named a finalist in two categories at the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE) 2026. The college is shortlisted for Strategic Leadership in Pastoral Care, for its Elective Home Education Hub run in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council, and for Proactive Approach to Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, covering support across the whole student body. The awards ceremony takes place in Worcester in October 2026. 

What has John Leggott College been shortlisted for in the NAPCE 2026 awards?

JLC is a finalist in two separate NAPCE 2026 categories this year. The first, Strategic Leadership in Pastoral Care, recognises the college's Elective Home Education Hub, delivered jointly with North Lincolnshire Council. The second, Proactive Approach to Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, recognises the support, care and guidance provided to students across the college more broadly. Reaching the national final in two categories in the same year is rare for a single institution. 

What is the Elective Home Education Hub at John Leggott College?

The Elective Home Education Hub is a partnership between John Leggott College and North Lincolnshire Council that gives young people an alternative route back into education. It was set up to support students who have been home educated and want a structured pathway into further study, rather than leaving them to navigate that transition alone. North Lincolnshire's local authority has continued to invest in alternative and inclusive routes back into education as part of its wider education strategy.

Why does this national recognition matter for pastoral care at John Leggott College?

National recognition matters because it puts an external, independent lens on pastoral work that usually goes unseen outside the college. Research from Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, consistently shows that students with strong pastoral support and social connection perform better academically. For a sixth form college the size of JLC, a shortlisting across two categories is a signal that pastoral care sits alongside academic results as a core part of how the college is run, not a separate add-on.

Pastoral support of this kind isn't only a domestic concern. For students studying abroad in the UK, having a college with a demonstrated, externally recognised approach to wellbeing and support is often a deciding factor when choosing where to study [Cite: British Council Study UK — study-uk.britishcouncil.org]. 

When and where are the NAPCE 2026 awards held?

The NAPCE 2026 awards ceremony is being held in Worcester in October 2026. Whatever the outcome on the night, reaching the national final in two categories is already a result the college's pastoral team, wider staff and partners can point to.

Deputy principal Claire Haller comments :

"Whilst I am immensely proud of these achievements, what makes this recognition truly meaningful is that it belongs to so many people.

I have the privilege of working alongside the most dedicated, compassionate and talented pastoral colleagues. Every single day they go above and beyond for our students, often quietly and without recognition, ensuring that young people feel safe, supported, valued and able to flourish. Their commitment changes lives, and I am so proud that their work is being recognised on a national stage."

Families and students who want to know more about the pastoral support can visit our support teams page.

FAQ Section

What are the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE)?

NAPCE is a national awards scheme recognising pastoral care and student wellbeing work in UK education settings. John Leggott College is a finalist in two categories for the 2026 awards, held in Worcester in October 2026.

What is the Elective Home Education Hub at John Leggott College?

It's a partnership between John Leggott College and North Lincolnshire Council that gives young people who have been home educated a structured route back into further study. The Hub is shortlisted for Strategic Leadership in Pastoral Care at the NAPCE 2026 awards.

Is pastoral support at John Leggott College available to international students?

Yes, international students access the same pastoral care and wellbeing support as domestic students at JLC. Strong pastoral support is one of the factors students studying abroad in the UK often weigh when choosing a college.