To offer young people individual counselling.
To provide consultation to staff whose role is to support emotional distress, bearing in mind best practice regarding information sharing, confidentiality and BACP ethical guidance.
Attend at least 75% of scheduled group supervision, presently 2 hours every fortnight.
Attend two half days of induction and safeguarding training.
Attend at least 2 out of 3 Counselling Service Team Meetings, per year, presently one per term, taking active role in agenda setting and preparation.
Work within the school's statutory obligations and Counselling Service guidelines on client confidentiality, safeguarding/ child protection.
To discuss and report Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns to the Director of Inclusion.
Keep confidential records in accordance with DPA and BACP guidelines.
Work within BACP ethical framework at all times.
Attend interviews of prospective volunteer counsellors and participate in process, as well as give feedback as to suitability for the role, as required.
Work closely with Counselling Service Lead in order to maintain an effective counselling service, including discussing developments within the service, highlighting difficulties, suggesting and exploring alternative approaches.
To conduct CORE assessments for statistical recording.
Keep up to date on developments in counselling for young people.
To exercise a commitment to the school's mission statement and ethos including the equal opportunities policy, health and safety policy and all other current school policies.
To undertake any other duties or one-off tasks at the reasonable request of the Principal/SMT/Line Manager/Counselling Service Lead.

In February 2011 we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School.
In August 2011, we converted to Academy status.
In 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013.
In summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed.
In October 2014 we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted.
In 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.
In September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019.
In September 2021, The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School joined the Trust.
In March 2023 we were judged by Ofsted as good overall with outstanding features.

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