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STRATEGIC PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DESIGNATED TEACHER
This qualification addresses the professional development needs of Designated Teachers, enabling them to perform their crucial role as a resource and advocate for looked after children as well as a central point in the network around the child.
This qualification has been developed by Akamas
in partnership with the British Association for
Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) to address the
professional development needs of Designated
Teachers for looked after
children.
Following the introduction
of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008, every
school is now required to have a Designated
Teacher. Draft guidance has made it clear that
Designated Teachers are required to have a deep
understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable
children - those in public care.
Part
of the Designated Teacher’s role is to transmit
this understanding to colleagues in school and to
others in the network around the child. They also
need to understand the network itself, and to be
able to act as a central figure in ensuring that
everyone involved can support the education of
the child or young person.
The
knowledge base needed for this role is
substantial. Akamas has been delivering
successful online BTEC qualifications for years,
enabling busy people to gain meaningful
professional development. Impact evaluation has
shown that this knowledge gained through online
learning makes a difference in practice, and
improves outcomes for vulnerable children.
Level: 5
Target Audience
In addition to Designated Teachers, this course is available to SENCOs and to any teacher looking for CPD relating to the education of vulnerable children.
Benefits
- Professional development focused on acquiring new skills and knowledge
- An Edexcel-accredited qualification mapped to NVQ and the Registered Manager Award
- Flexible monthly start dates, with access for up to two years
- Students can study wherever they have internet access
- The training package includes academic, administrative and technical support
Content and Structure
- The course consists of two units which can be purchased separately and are BTEC Awards in their own righ
- The course provides a notional 100 hours of learning
- Core Units:
- The needs of looked after children and young people
- Promoting resilience in the network working with looked after children and young people
Assessment
Students are assigned a personal tutor who provides guidance and support as well as assessment of written assignments. To demonstrate learning and the ability to apply theory to practice, students complete a short written assignment at the end of each module of learning.
Key Features
- Students receive a comprehensive user manual as well as online guidance
- The friendly Akamas team is always available to provide support by telephone or email
- A public forum allows students to share support, experiences and insights
- Agencies obtain clear feedback on the progress of each student
Booking Information
To find out more about booking course places please call 01453 541860 or complete our Enquiry Form
The following links provide additional information and resources relating to BTEC Certificates.
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