Sally Whitley

Senior Pastoral Lead @River Learning Trust

Chipping Norton, GB

The core purpose of the Senior Pastoral Leader is to support the Head of Key Stage (HoKS) in meetingthe immediate pastoral needs of students in their care, so that their long-term welfare and learningare secure. Perform the duties of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 2). Liaise with external professionals arranging case conferences/meetings. Administer the Early Help Assessment (EHA), Team Around the Family (TAF), Child In Need(CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Pastoral Support Plan (PSP) processes. Attend CIN / CP / TAF / PSP meetings as required and record the actions on C-POMS. Attend year assemblies/registration time as appropriate. Make contact with parents or carers whenever necessary to communicate informationregarding their child. Alert the Head of Key Stage and assistant/deputy headteacher of any safeguarding concerns,or behavioural issues that may necessitate a permanent exclusion, suspension, or time withinleadership team supervision (LTS). Work collectively with the Attendance Officer to monitor and improve attendance of students. Liaise with Family Support Worker, School Nurse, Counsellors, Police, CAMHS, and SocialWorkers and other professionals and arrange meetings as required.Liaise with schools, SENDCo, Heads of Key Stage and leadership team regarding in-yearadmissions.

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