Designated teachers must:
- have undertaken appropriate training and are a school leader with appropriate influence
- be in a school with a culture of high expectations and aspirations for how children looked after learn
- be in a school that makes sure the child or young person has a voice in setting outcomes
- be in a school that uses high quality personal education plans as a tool to make sure progress towards education outcomes is monitored
- have a key role in helping children looked after make a smooth transition to their new school or college
- have a key role as a central point of initial contact who can manage the process of how the school engages with others, works in a joined up way and minimises disruption to the child’s education
- provide school governors with an annual evaluative report on the provision and outcomes for children looked after