Boundaries between the teaching role and other Professionals.
Boundaries and ground rules are in place to keep us and the learners’ safe, to avoid any incident and to help create a safe environment for learning. As teachers we have lots of responsibilities to our learners and we need to beware of when we can no longer help then, so we need to refer to other professional organisation for assistance.
Boundaries include not being judgmental to any personal issues or fears the learners might have about heir learning. All information that the learner gives us needs to be kept confidential so that the learner can build a trust with their teacher.
If a learner as a specific learning difficulties or disabilities which again may not have been picked up earlier then this is important that we identified this during the assessments stages as these can be addressed and specialist learning support arranged whether from using an internal or external source.
Example:
If a learner informs you that she was being abuse by her partner than this is something that as a teacher we would not be able to deal with and would have to refer on for help and assistance for this particular learner. This would need to be report to the safeguarding personnel of the department who is trained to deal with the situation as there could be very serious consequences if not dealt with correctly. E.g. need re-housing, medical treatment.
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If a learner attends the centre and after completing an initial assessment & diagnostic to which as highlighted that her understanding of English is an area to which we need to address then l would discuss with the learner that this learning environment may not be suitable for then. I would give them the contact details of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) which supports learners who first language is not English as this would be a more suitable learning environment for the learner, where they will receive the support they need to help them work toward their goal.
Teachers work with lots of other professionals throughout their working life whether using Internal or External professionals these can include working with various groups as listed below.
Internal Support
* SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-coordinators).
We need to work with these professionals as well also with parents to ensure the best possible opportunities for the learners. Especially if a learners has a developmental problem.
* Learning Support Teachers for learners with behaviour issues, this can also
include identify a range of other conditions that require assistance which can be for learners who may have behavior, learning or speech difficulties, physical disability or health issues like any allergies or a chronic illness.
* Classroom Assistant which learns from the teacher also works in either small groups or with certain learners that require additional help. They have conversations with teachers about any concerns they may come across whilst working with the learners also attend meeting to give alternative point of view.
* Careers Advisors help learners to think about what they want to do when they get to the point of leaving education they also give out advice, leaflets and can attend meeting.
* Dyslexia or Dyscalculia Support for learners who require extra support with either words or numbers.
* Crèche for learners who have young children who need to be looked after whist the learners attend lessons.
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* Administrative have a crucial role to play in the successful running of the centre as they will be able to provide information about the culture and organization of your centre and provide invaluable support for your teaching.
External Support
* Employers can also help by sending their staff for training days or on courses to help them with their teaching and work towards achieving their end goal.
* Connexions for learners aged up to 19years old where they can give advice on jobs and work experience so learners can get a taste of the working side before actually leaving education.
* Learndirect for learners aged 19 upwards which deliver online course in various subject but the main ones are Literacy, Numeracy, IT & personal development course for the unemployed learners.
* Citizen advice bureau for the local community to help to offer legal and general information on a range of issues.
* Samaritans help with confidential emotional support
* Drug line information about drugs and solvents for those who use or are affected by them.
* Shelter-line offer legal and housing advice line offering independent information and advice.
* National Domestic violence helpline offer safe accommodation for those experiencing domestic violence.
* Careers Services give advice & guidance on next step work, courses etc.
* NHS Confidential health advice.
* Speech and language therapist provide help to learners who have a speech problems such as activities and exercises to encourage language development.
* Job Centre advice on benefits entitlements.
* ESOL for learners who first language is not English
* UK Borders Agency for learners who need help with visa services, Immigration issues.
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