Introductions

1. #VSH2014 Introductions

2. How to increase attainment in Physical Education for children in care

3. Guess Who? “You need to go to lessons so we get paid… it doesn’t matter if you don’t do the work because you aren’t going to pass anyway.”“Why would I help you? I didn’t think you wanted to learn?! My time is better spent with the students who can achieve in this class.”

4. 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.”

5. Guess Who? “This young person is extremely stubborn. She openly expresses her opinions and will throw things at people she doesn’t like. However she is extremely well behaved at school and doesn’t like social services to be involved.”

6. Guess Who? “You will never amount to anything”

7. So you think you know me?

8. 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

9. 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

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