Phil Jones is National Chair for the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education. Phil has been an active member of NAPCE both regionally and nationally since his first year in teaching. He is the current chair of the National Executive Committee. Phil is an experienced school leader in secondary schools, having experience of roles including Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher. He is now a Specialist Leader of Education in pastoral care, behaviour and improving attendance. In this role, he supports primary and secondary schools, providing training for teachers and leading intervention programmes to raise the achievement of learners and help them to overcome barriers to learning. He has been a governor in both primary and secondary schools for more than 30 years.