The designated teacher

348. The governing body appoint Joanne Edwards as the designated teacher to work with the local authorities to promote the educational achievement of registered pupils who are looked after. With the commencement of sections 4 to 6 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017, designated teachers have responsibility for promoting the educational achievement of children who have left care through adoption, special guardianship or child arrangement orders or who were adopted from state care outside England and Wales. The designated teacher has appropriate training and relevant qualifications and experiences to fulfil this role.

349. We will follow the statutory guidance on The Roles and Responsibilities of the Designated Teacher.