Julia Tucker Deputy Principal Peter Symonds College

 Monitoring and supporting progress  Challenging underperformance  Challenging behaviour from students in/out of class  Dealing with parents  Careers and UCAS applications  Curriculum change – impact of linear A levels from 2015

 Supporting vulnerable students – mental ill health, homelessness, etc  Supporting students with matters to do with their sexuality and identity  Dealing with a disclosure of abuse

 There is new guidance issued by the DfE in April 2014 for everyone working in schools and colleges, which everyone is expected to read.  “Keeping children safe in education: information for all school and college staff”

 Know what forms abuse can take; it can happen in your college: ◦ Physical ◦ Sexual ◦ Emotional ◦ Neglect

 Also be aware of: ◦ Students who go missing ◦ Child sexual exploitation ◦ Female genital mutilation ◦ Forced marriage

 Know what to do if a student makes a disclosure to you: ◦ Do not promise confidentiality ◦ Listen & ask only open questions ◦ Record, sign and date what you were told ◦ Know who to refer on to in your college ◦ Keep yourself safe ◦ Know what to do if the allegation is about a colleague

 What concerns do you have about monitoring and supporting your students?  What challenges are there for you?  Do you know how you can access help and advice within your college?

 Build positive relationships  Be organised  Understand boundaries  Know limitations  Know when to refer on  Keep yourself safe

 All teachers are called upon to challenge, encourage, support, guide and advise their students. Truly effective tutoring is the product of qualities which make an excellent teacher.  At the end of the year, how will you know you have been a good tutor?

 How familiar are these scenarios to you?