the role and responsibilities of the Designated Teacher
In every school there is a Designated Teacher (DT) for Children Looked After (CLA). This is a very important role. The DT should have lead responsibility for helping school staff understand the things which affect how CLA learn and achieve. The DT also has a key role in making sure there is a central point of initial contact within the school who can manage the process of how the school engages with others (e.g. social workers, Virtual School Headteacher etc), works in a joined up way and minimises disruption to the child’s education.
The Designated Teachers meet every term in Torbay. The dates for 2024 are as follows:
Please contact us on 01803 206232 for details of venues.
Download the Designated Teachers Handbook
Download the role and responsibilities of the designated teacher for looked after children
Download Designated Teacher Guidance Summary
Download Support for children looked after joining and leaving in your school.
Download the Baseline assessment form for children looked after on entering care
Download the school roll for looked after children attending the school
Download the checklist for Designated Teachers for children looked after