Introductions

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Introductions
VSH2014
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How to increase attainment in Physical Education
for children in care
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Guess Who?
You need to go to lessons so we get paid it
doesnt matter if you dont do the work because
you arent going to pass anyway. Why would I
help you? I didnt think you wanted to learn?! My
time is better spent with the students who can
achieve in this class.
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Guess Who?
This young person is unlikely to achieve. They
are disruptive and challenging. There is nothing
we can do for them. Excluded in year 7.
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Guess Who?
This young person is extremely stubborn. She
openly expresses her opinions and will throw
things at people she doesnt like. However she is
extremely well behaved at school and doesnt like
social services to be involved.
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Guess Who?
You will never amount to anything
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So you think you know me?
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Key Messages
Get to know your Looked After Children and Care
Leavers We are not all the same, we have
different needs, know your cohort to best serve
them Minimize Disruption How does it make
you feel? How can a child concentrate when there
is disruption? Help resolve the disruption and
the education will fall into place Challenge
the stereotypes We can achieve, our actions as
children and our situations should not dictate
the attitudes about our achievements by the
adults around us
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What can you do as a VSH?

• Involve care leavers in statutory training of
  staff/teachers
• Regular celebration of achievements
• Listen and act on the issues in your area
• Listen and act on the national issues
• Make a pledge on our board outside

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• Education is the number one priority for you, but
  is it for us?