ART gives a structure to working with schools and youth groups which shows a professional approach to the organisation and running of such groups. Teachers should ensure these procedures are in place guidelines and policies are followed to ensure best practice:
Teachers are part of a ‘Professional’ body which set standards or teaching and behaviour
Safeguarding training, policies, guidelines and checks for teachers
Liability insurance in place
Risk Assessments for activities
Lesson Plans
H & S guidelines and code of practice
Equality policy
Multimedia approach for skill development
Use of Learning the Ropes as a structured curriculum with goals and recognition
Link Learning the Ropes with DoE and/or Scouting achievements
These and other facilities give confidence to organising or governing bodies that ART teachers have a professional approach and would pass inspection if required.
Guidance History
Last Modified: September 2014
Last Reviewed: January 2017
Contact
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