Roles and responisbilities continued Flashcards
What are the roles and responsibilities of special educational needs and disability co-ordinator (SENDCo)?
All schools and early years settings will have a SENDCo. FE colleges will need to have a designated person for students with SEND
Responsible for ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND. They work with parents, staff and professionals from outside agencies to achieve this.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a SENDCo?
QTS and National Award for SEN Co-ordination.
A SENDCo may progress to a more senior management role within an educational setting.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Designated safeguard lead (DSL)
Also known as the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
Responsible for safeguarding within the school or early years setting. All staff must know who they are and that they must report concerns to them.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Usually a member of the senior management team in a school, specifically the SENDCo or head teacher.
This is an additional management responsibility so there is no specific progression.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Designated Person?
Responsible for a specified area, for example, safeguarding or special educational needs as above. They will have other responsibilities such as a teaching or management role. Staff will need to be aware of their role so that they can request help or advice.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Designated Person?
This is an additional management responsibility so there is no specific progression.
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Mental Health Lead?
Responsible for mental health within the school or early years setting. They will have other responsibilities such as a teaching or management role. Staff will need to be aware of their identity so that they can request help or advice.
What are the entry requirements or progression routes for the Mental Health Lead?
Usually an existing member of staff who has been trained for this role.
This is an additional staff responsibility so there is no specific progression.
What are the roles and responsibilities for a Mentor/Pastoral Support?
Responsible for students’ pastoral care and emotional wellbeing. Learning mentors and those offering pastoral support help children and young people to overcome a range of social and emotional issues.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Mentor/ Pastoral Support?
Mentors are usually experienced members of staff who may also have additional training.
This is an additional staff responsibility so there is no specific progression.
What are the roles and responsibilities for a Physical activity and nutrition co-ordinator (PANCO)?
A new role in early years settings - responsible for promoting physical activity and nutrition.
A PANCo will achieve this through advising staff and liaising with parents.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Physical Activity and Nutrition Co-ordinator (PANCo)?
Specific training and certification at Level 4.
This is an additional staff responsibility so there is no specific progression.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Counsellor?
To support and guide students with a range of issues and to refer them to specialist outside agencies where appropriate. In England, provision of counselors is not currently government-funded.
What are the entry requirements and progression routes for a Counsellor?
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) training is needed to be a counsellor in a school or college setting.
There is no specific progression route.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Careers Advisor?
To advise students about a range of training, qualifications and careers.
