Designated Teacher Update 23rd June 2015
Agenda Welcome The role of the DT –PEPs –Targets –Pupil Premium Case Studies Data returns The Virtual School
The role of the DT The designated teacher should: be the first point of call for fellow professionals dealing with LAC have lead responsibility for the development and implementation of the PEP and PPP use ensure the young person has a voice in setting targets be a source of advice for colleagues report to Governors annually on LAC’s progress, PPP deployment and training needs
PEP meetings PEPs must be reviewed every six months Prioritise –Attendance –Behaviour, English and maths –Children and young person’s considered views SMART targets Link targets to the PPP/Bursary Celebrate, celebrate… SWDTCarerChild
SMART targets Are they specific? Are outcomes measurable? Are they achievable? Are they relevant? What is the time scale?
ExamplesTargetActionSuccess criteriaPupil Premium PlusMet Short termTo attend school every day unless illness prevents it. Beth will prepare for the following day by ensuring her uniform and bags are ready the night before school. The school ’ s attendance officer will monitor daily and liaise with Beth ’ s residential home as necessary. To be reviewed 24 th April with Beth Beth ’ s attendance will be above 90% during w/c 13 th April and above 95% in w/c 20 th April 2015 No cost Medium term To move from level 3b to 3a in Maths by the end of the Spring term. Practice times tables each Tuesday night for the Thursday test in school using My Times Tables book. Beth asks that Miss Smith checks her tables on Wednesdays before the weekly test. Get 8 out of 10 or higher each week or receive a Well Done sticker from Mrs Jones. Move to a 3a at Easter in mathematics Additional support will be provided after school by Miss Smith as follows: 10 hours at £ 20/ hour. Long termTo achieve A in GCSE English and B in mathematics Miss Smith (Learning Mentor) will meet with Beth on Monday mornings at 8.50am to review course work and identify any additional support that might be required. Outcomes will be acted upon. Beth will know at all times what she needs to do to improve her work. Beth will pass at Grades A and B in August hours of one to one support provided by Mr Rodgers at £ 30/ hour to improve examination technique in writing. Contingency sum for the next six months £600 General behaviour Beth ’ s behaviour can be a barrier to making progress in maths. She will work to reduce the number of times she interrupts in lessons. Beth will speak to Miss Jones if she feels unable to concentrate. Miss Jones will meet with Beth if her behaviour prevents progress being made. Beth will reduce the number of interruptions on the classroom chart to 2 each week during April. No cost Child ’ s Views As a result of, I did …. To achieve my targets I feel that I need to …. I feel I am better at. However, …. School targets
£1400 Pupil Premium Plus Child A, B and C in Year 6 A.Progress stalled in English (£1400) B.Attendance issues (£2000) C.Achieving potential (£1000) Child A, B and C in Year 7 A.Extension work in English (£1400) B.Attendance standard being maintained (£800) C.Placement breakdown leading to unpredictable behaviour and stalled progress (£1800 plus VS team engagement)
uk Learning to learn Constructive feedback on progress One to one support Peer tutoring Readiness to start school/ Early years support
Greater independence recognised Up to £1,200 (pro-rata for part-time students) Focus on: Hierarchy of needs Attendance Learning behaviour and achievement Independence –Travel pass –Meals –Monthly cash allowance
OfSTED case studies Inspectors are likely to look at case studies in order to evaluate PPP impact on: Individuals and groups
Case studies Personalised strategies Team working: DT, carer, SW The child’s voice is fundamental and impact demonstrable Share a limited number of big impact strategies
Governors VS Head teacher 1.6 data analysts 0.2 Research 2.3 FTE teachers 3 FTE EOs VS Deputy/PEP Manager EducationCare The VS’s Future plans 1 Schools agree to funding retention 2 Adverts placed for Sept 3 Agree areas of pre-Sept need 4 Agree areas of focus for Sept
The Virtual School team Teachers –Deputy Headteacher –Two teachers Pre-school/KS1 KS2/3 transition KS4/5 transition Education Officers –Key attributes –Skills from HLTA SEN support Residential homes Fostering Youth Services Leaving Care