Acronyms explaned-

PEP- Personal Educational Plan

SEMH needs- Social Emotional Mental Health

SDQ- Strengths and Difficulties Questionaire

AP- Alternative Provision

EP- Educational Plan Paul Mattocks is an assistant head teacher, pastoral lead, designated safeguarding lead, and teacher within a North Dorset high school.

Paul has vast experience working with and supporting looked-after children in education. This conversation is to find out more about his experience and what his role is within the school to support looked after children to get the best educational outcome possible. We also discuss the barriers these students face, the processes involved, and the reality of school life for these students.