Course Overview
CPD/CE Points: 60 Mins
Assessment: 12
Pass Rate: 80%
Ideal For:
Authors
Teach HQ Team
Content Manager
Course Curriculum
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Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
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Introduction
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Experiences and backgrounds of looked after children
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Understanding the impact of being in care on academic attainment
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The role of the virtual school
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The Children and Social Work Act 2017
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The role of the school
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The Personal Education Plan (PEP)
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The role of the designated teacher
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School exclusions
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Case study
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Supporting looked after children in their transition out of care
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Supporting transition and stability
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Case study
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Social and emotional health
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Case study
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The importance of communication
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Assessment
11 Assessments
Video Presentation
Course Details
Supporting Looked After Children in the Classroom is an online CPD course designed for teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral support workers, SENCOs and educational professionals who work with children or young people currently in the care system.
Designed to equip education professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to best support these children, this online course will ensure that educators have a better understanding of the experiences and backgrounds of ‘looked after’ children. The course particularly encourages staff to be more sensitive and aware of the potential impact of being in care on an individual’s academic performance.
Educators will be particularly introduced to what is involved with ‘Personal Education Plans’ and how this affects their responsibilities. During the course, educators will also learn of the importance of maintaining social and emotional support, along with effective lines of communication.
Whether you aim to equip yourself with a general understanding of supporting ‘looked after’ children in the classroom, or have a direct connection with someone in care, or are a designated teacher, this CPD training will equip you with all the tools that you need to make the most effective response.
Course Aims
This CPD training aims to equip educators with a detailed understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children in care, with a specific emphasis on how the impact of being placed in care can impact academic attainment.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Better understand the possible experiences that lead to children being placed in care so they can better see through their eyes.
- Understand the impact being in care can have on academic attainment, classroom behaviours and general mood.
- Be aware of the important role an educational setting has in supporting ‘looked after’ children.
- Recognise what is involved with Personal Education Plans (PEPs), including the regular need for review.
- Describe the role and key duties of the designated teacher.
- Understand how to support ‘looked after’ children when it comes to their transition out of care.
- Empathise with and understand the complex social and emotional needs of children in the classroom.
- Describe the importance of communication when it comes to supporting children in care.
- Be able to understand and apply relevant legislation.
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