DfE Guidance for DTs:
This guidance follows the statutory guidance from the DfE, issued under sections 20(4) and 20A(4) of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008
The Designated Teacher (DT) at school must be aware of the guidance when promoting the educational attainment of looked-after and previously looked-after children.
Why do schools need a Designated Teacher?
We know that Children We Look After may have had disrupted learning and may have missed extended periods of school. Many Children We Look After also have special educational needs (SEN). Their gaps in learning and the emotional impact of their experiences may lead to significant barriers to making progress. The data for children we look after & PLAC shows that they do not perform as well at Key Stage 2 and GCSE level when compared to children who have not been looked after. The designated teacher's role is statutory to help ensure that effective practice becomes universal.
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