Sefton Virtual School are keen to maintain positive links with Designated Teachers (DT’s) for children in care across the borough and beyond.
What is the role of a Designated Teacher?
- Help school staff to understand things that affect the way children in care learn and achieve, and to advise staff about teaching strategies
- Promote high expectations and aspirations for children in care
- Ensure the child has a voice in setting targets that will promote academic and emotional wellbeing
- Ensure that children in care are prioritised in one-to-one tuition arrangements and that carers understand the importance of supporting learning at home
- Have lead responsibility for the child’s Personal Education Plan (PEP) at school
- Help children in care make a smooth transition if they change schools
- Manage the way school engages with others (e.g. social workers, Virtual School) focussing on the way everyone contributes to the child’s educational achievement
- Ensure school policies (e.g. Home School Agreements) are communicated to social workers and carers
- Ensure the school does everything possible to maximise educational stability for the child
We aim to keep you up to date with changes via email, however if you need any support or guidance, please contact admin.virtualschool@sefton.gov.uk