About personalising relationships

Schools work with children who have complex problems, and this has led schools to radically change their thinking on student support. Recent approaches to providing deep support include:

•  Vertical tutor groups

•  Merging the academic and pastoral aspects of schooling

•  More widespread mentoring

This online conference is a chance to exchange views with educators from around the world about how these and other elements of schooling can be changed to help support students.

Background reading on personalising relationships

Discussion forums

Conference papers and resources

• What are the benefits of vertical tutoring for students and teachers?
  Why can’t these benefits be delivered in a horizontal system (year system)?
• How do you ensure that students, staff and parents are prepared for the implementation of vertical tutoring?
• What roles can professionals other than teachers play in providing support for every child?