Course description

The roles of the designated teacher, virtual school and social worker, PEPs and Pupil Premium Plus, and the everyday practice that helps children in care and kinship care feel they belong.

Who it's for: All school staff, primary and secondary: teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral, office and lunchtime staff, DSLs, designated teachers, SENCOs and leaders.

How it works: This is a reflective course, not a lecture. Each idea is introduced, you share your view, sense-check it, then see what good practice looks like so you can check your own thinking. Every idea comes with a primary and a secondary school scenario.

What's inside:

• The system and respectful language
• Who does what: designated teacher, Virtual School Head, social worker and carer
• Everyday practice: family-tree homework, photos, trips and confidentiality
• Apply it: a branching scenario and a drag-and-drop activity
• Your commitment and a five-question knowledge check

Part of the Schools: Safeguarding & Support bundle on BFCA Academy.

What will i learn?

• Know the roles of the designated teacher, virtual school and social worker
• Understand PEPs and Pupil Premium Plus
• Work well with foster and kinship carers
• Check lessons and events for children in care
• Receive a certificate of completion when you pass the knowledge check

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