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babybean · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: unit 27

Hello i visited this site a while ago then couldnt find it but have now tracked it down and added it to favourites i am absolutley worn out now with this course nvq TA 3 im bitting and bobbing now but have questions on unit 27 what are the schools policies and procedures for making and maintaining contact with other professionals outside school setting can any1 put me on the right track please Crying or Very sad

SingingNun · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject:

Hi Babybean!

When I did this unit I had a word with the SENCo as she is the person who mostly gets in contact with outside agencies. I think the main point here for most schools regarding policies is that contact with outside agencies must be done through the correct channels. for example, if you suspected a child in the class you work in had a particular condition, you wouldn't get in contact with the agency yourself. You'd probably express your concerns to the class teacher (chances are they'd have noticed something too) and it would be up to the class teacher to talk to the SENCo who would in turn speak to the appropriate agency.

If you are working with a child who already has contact with an outside agency e.g. speech and language therapy, you may be required to talk to them about how that child is progressing. You would then need to know the school's guidelines regarding confidentiality so that you would know how much you could tell the sp & lang therapist when they came in. You would be able to tell them how that child was getting on regarding their sp & lang targets but would not be able to discuss any of their personal details.

I hope that gets you started anyway!

Good luck! Very Happy

SN

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babybean · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

cheers love yes thats got me started it seems like an easy unit really but im just all burnt out with it all.supposed to have an appraisal for unit 9 i think but because im voluntary nothing happening on that score yet and the teacher doesnt understand the unit as she never done an appraisal before so there you go bit of a poo so near yet so far i am Very Happy

dancingqueen · Moderator Joined: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 45306

you can do a peer appraisal, or there should be resources the teacher can use to do one for you

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SingingNun · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Bummer! I'm sure there'll be an equivalent that you could submit as evidence if you don't get your appraisal.

Anything else to do with this unit, post it and I'll see what I can do!

SN x

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babybean · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

oh thanks ever so much can i just say what agreat bunch you all seem and sooooooooooooooo helpful.The teacher just didnt seem interested to me i even did my own witness statements 3 of them for her to sign because my time running out.got a tutorial tomorrow il see what my tutor says either that or say heres my folder IVE HAD ENOUGH ive applied for 4 jobs but havent had a sniff of an interview .so im gona stick with my cleaning jobs i just love my hoover Very Happy

SingingNun · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject:

Hi Babybean,

Sorry you've had no luck on the job front - they obviously don't know what they are missing!! I'm sure something will come along soon. Don't jack it all in though, think of all the hard work you've put in so far! Keep your chin up and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Wink

SN x

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