The role of the pastoral leader has changed. This course will examine the part a school's pastoral system plays in the Whole School context, particularly in terms of Raising Achievement and contributing to the School's Development Plan. The pastoral system and the pastoral leader are central in this process. Although the focus of pastoral leadership has shifted towards academic monitoring (including use of data, monitoring, mentoring and recording student progress), it still has a role to play in terms of Behaviour for Learning (including student welfare, behaviour and classroom management) and a balance between these things has to be struck. The correct balance should enable more students to achieve their potential.