Overview:
*Replaces the School Induction Pack for AOTTS*
This pack gives detailed information on how to provide a professional induction for any ASL working in schools. Working through the pack with the ASL, the school will help the ASL to become more familiar with the protocol and ethos of their school. Teachers are provided with a step-by-step manual to guide themselves and ASL through practicalities, such as kit policy, and more sensitive issues, such as child protection.
Features:
Handy Q and A boxesDos and don'tsInformation presented in bulleted lists for ease of referencePhotocopiable pages
Who are Adults Supporting Learning (ASL)?:
ASL are people who contribute to the delivery of PE and school sport but do not hold a recognised teaching qualification, eg local authority sports development officers (SDOs), national governing body (NGB) coaches and development officers, community and other sports coaches, instructors, parents and helper, community sports leaders, further education (FE)/higher education (HE) college students and trainees who are undergoing initial teacher-training programmes.
This pack:highlights the value of ASL who assist in physical education (PE) and school sportprovides guidance and offers support material for teachers, head teachers and governors when inducting ASL into the school environment and ethosreminds schools that they have a responsibility to both young people and ASLassists schools in increasing the effectiveness of ASL contribution to physical education and school sportreminds schools that it is their responsibility to provide support and guidance for the ASL in the wider educational contextsupports teachers working with ASLhelps new ASL understand and carry out their roles in the education processassists teachers in encouraging ASL to move forward and progressprovides information that can support the development of ASL.
FAQs:
Q: Who should use the ASL School Induction Pack?
A: Any school that has ASL working in lessons or out-of-school-hours activities in PE and school sport.
Q: Why should you use this pack?
A: It gives detailed information on how to provide a professional induction for any ASL working in schools. Working through the pack with the ASL, the school will be able to give full support to the ASL and the ASL will leave with experience and a completed portfolio that demonstrates their competencies
What can ASL offer you?
ASL can considerably enhance the delivery of the physical education curriculum, extended schools programmes and out-of-school-hours learning activities. They can also offer:
Expertise in specific activitiesRole modelsEnthusiasmHelp within the curriculumFlexibilityHelp with out-of-school-hours learning activities and extended schools programmesCommunity links. |
Contents:- Section 1: Introduction
Welcome to the School Induction Pack
Who are Adults Supporting Learning? (ASL)
What Support is Available?
Working with ASL
- Section 2: Guidelines for Good Practice
Screening of ASL
Core Principles in Children's Physical Education and School Sport
Do's and Don'ts
Duty of Care
Safeguarding and Protecting Children - Ensuring Safe Learning, Teaching and Coaching Practice
- Section 3: Induction and Planning
Welcome to the School
Information Relating to the Physical Education Session
- Section 4: Monitoring, Evaluating and Reviewing
Benefits for ASL
Benefits for Young People
- Section 5: Moving On
Development Opportunities
Further Information
- Section 6: Summary
Key Issues Raised in this Pack
The Development of ASL
- References
- Appendices
Appendix 1: Disclosure Certification
Appendix 2: Induction Checklist
Appendix 3: Sample Session Plan
Appendix 4: Sample Delivery Log
Appendix 5: Sample Feedback and Evaluation Forms
Appendix 6: Training Organisations and Further Contacts
Appendix 7: Safe and Sound Leaflet
Appendix 8: Code of practice Leaflet
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Reviews:
'A very useful pack, offering clear advice, guidelines and routes forward for the ASL, and guidance for the teacher responsible.'
Jane Powell, Chase High School
'This resource provides comprehensive professional development for ASL supporting curriculum physical education.'
Sue Wilkinson, Director, National College for Continuing Professional Development
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About the Author:
afPE:
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is a subject association devoted to maintaining high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education and school sport and, uniquely, is a licensed provider for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the subject. The new association was launched in March 2006 (both baalpe and PEA UK dissolved in order to form afPE) and provides quality-assured membership services, employment support and resources. For more information and for details on how to become a member, visit www.afpe.org.uk
sports coach UK:
Formerly known as The National Coaching Foundation, sports coach UK is the leading organisation dedicated to the development of coaching and coaches in the United Kingdom, and has provided educational and development opportunities for coaches of all levels and across all sports. As a registered charity, the organisation has developed a range of titles and workshops to support coaches at all levels. For more information on sport coach UK workshops, please visit www.sportscoachuk.org |
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