“…This can lead to a difficult tension for teachers who have many learning obligations to prioritise within their educational role. Yet the need to adopt an enhanced role of addressing psychosocial and pastoral care needs for the more vulnerable children at the school might not only be important for the overall development of the children, be that their cognitive, physical, social, emotional, moral and behavioural development, but might also enhance educational experiences and attainments for these children (Atkins et al, 2006;Bhana, 2015;de Wal Pastoor, 2015;Fazel et al, 2014;Murray et al, 2007;Zins et al, 2007).…”