Unlike other teachers, the REALAC teacher does not work in a school, the job is to help any young person who may be experiencing difficulties in any school. As part of the job the teacher will help;
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All year 11s who are taking GCSE s by providing revision guides, advice and support;
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All year 9s who are taking SATs by providing revision guides and support;
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Any young person who is permanently excluded from school by doing home tuition for the first 15 days of exclusion;
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Work with other professionals and the REALAC Team to provide support in school if needed;
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Young people to access alternative education packages that will help them succeed;
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Work with schools to help teachers support Looked After Children and young people with their education;
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Support teachers, social workers and foster carers to complete the young persons Personal Education Plan;
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Attend reviews;
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Advocate on behalf of a Looked After Child in the school arena.
The teacher also provides training to teachers, social workers and prospective adopters about education and the needs of Looked After Children.