tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11652148.post8081736138538663999..comments2024-02-23T10:53:19.705+00:00Comments on Dare to Know: The Problems with Calls for Tougher Home Education GuidelinesCarlottahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12686469871331093679noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11652148.post-72085186734289956562007-10-04T22:06:00.000+01:002007-10-04T22:06:00.000+01:00http://tinyurl.com/2d58qbis the blackpool job link...http://tinyurl.com/2d58qb<BR/><BR/>is the blackpool job link. <BR/><BR/>http://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-jobs/profile-ssl-advertiser<BR/>-vac-details-3291emp_99536292.aspx<BR/><BR/>Working within the Learning and Achievement Division of the Children and Young Peopleâ??s Department, you will use various methods, including home visiting, to monitor the suitability of the education received by the children and young people on our Elective Home Education Register. Using an agreed framework, you will produce detailed reports, make recommendations and advise the Department on matters regarding the young personâ??s educational progress as well as their safety and well-being. You will contribute to the upkeep of various electronic databases, inputting data yourself as required. You will need to work with other officers, providing them with data, information and attending meetings, some of which may be statutory in nature. You will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and will be able to relate equally well to young people as to adults. Your ICT skills also need to be very good. This is a challenging and important role. Ideally, you will have recent experience of high quality teaching and learning in a range of settings and a sound knowledge of child development and what constitutes good progress towards meeting expected milestones at every age and stage. Working knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection framework would be an advantage. You will need to be able to self-manage a varied and often complex caseload. As the nature of the work can be contentious, it is essential to be resilient and to have an assertive yet sensitive approach. For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Stephen, Senior Adviser/Inspector Teaching and Learning on 01253 476780 Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory References, CRB and Medical Clearances and Proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Please complete our application form online. You will find the form attached, as a link, to this job advertisement. If you take the option to register with us you can save your details and do not have to complete the form in one sitting. If you are unable to complete the online process please call 01253 477209, stating the reference number provided and we will send you an application pack. Blackpool welcomes applications from all of the community"<BR/><BR/>FionaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900756405468967936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11652148.post-16896456880632259912007-10-04T19:54:00.000+01:002007-10-04T19:54:00.000+01:00We've just started home ed with our 4 year old in ...We've just started home ed with our 4 year old in Cheshire and was so concerned to read this press release. It's great to read your response to it - it has put some of my concerns to rest! thanks.<BR/><BR/>something else I have found which is 'illuminating' is a job advertisment for an EHE Co-ordinator in Blackpool - quite a job description...it's on targetjobs dot co dot uk and definately worth a look!Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613805789633867731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11652148.post-67132807407821310742007-10-03T11:39:00.000+01:002007-10-03T11:39:00.000+01:00Ah, your sanity is back. Good to see. :P"Children ...Ah, your sanity is back. Good to see. :P<BR/><BR/>"Children should also be involved and consulted if their parents want to elect home education (sic) so that their needs and aspirations are taken into account."<BR/><BR/>But nobody consults children if they want to go to school even when they are forced against their will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com