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National Centre for Guidance in Education Supporting Outgoing Students (the class of 2020) 1st September 2020 Carol Guildea, Guidance Programme Coordinator for Post Primary (NCGE) David Carroll, Educational Psychologist (NEPS) Aim of this
Supporting Outgoing Students (the class of 2020) 1st September 2020
Carol Guildea, Guidance Programme Coordinator for Post Primary (NCGE) David Carroll, Educational Psychologist (NEPS)
To support thinking and planning around local and national supports for the class of 2020. To ensure Guidance Counsellors have correct and most up-to-date information for results and CAO offers day 2020.
NCGE is an agency of the Department of Education. Our role: Develop, support and influence quality guidance provision in post-primary schools and further education settings as part of lifelong learning, in accordance with national and international best practice.
▪ All information is up to date at the time of presentation / recording of this webinar. ▪ Updates may become available after September 1st... keep up to date by checking in with relevant organisations and websites such as:
Department of Education www.education.ie Government of Ireland www.gov.ie CAO www.cao.ie Individual colleges / universities / Its / PLCs / SOLAS etc.
❑ Provide pertinent information on Leaving Cert results for class of 2020 ❑ Provide pertinent information on possible 'next steps' for students ❑ Provide pertinent information on appeals ❑ Provide information on sitting the exams ❑ Clearly outline all options for the class of 2020 & information on each option ❑ Mention examples of how schools might support students ❑ Outline supports that may be needed ❑ FAQ / Anticipated Questions ❑ Discussion
In many ways, we can expect the same range of student and parent reactions. We can expect (and we can plan for):
future.
moment.... they have choices!
(parents/school/other supports)
Correct information and a well-informed supporting adult is key for these students. The supporting Adult may be:
Provide up to date information
Provide Support? Provide information
information and support?
❑ Run 'online assembly' for students with information? ❑ Prepare a 'pre-recorded' presentation for students? ❑ Make information available on school website? ❑ Invite students to an 'information room' in school on key days? (Beware of Covid19 restrictions) ❑ School Guidance Counsellor (and/or another member of
staff) available on phone on key days?
Provide up to date information on options? Provide Support?
Identify what information / support we can provide to students/parents. Identify HOW we will provide the information/ support Clarify HOW we will communicate the support we offer
Whole School Approach
Provide information on sources of information and support?
Provide information:
❑ Available from 9am on 7th September from at the Student Portal on education.ie. ❑ These grades are OFFERINGS from the Department who are attempting to keep everything as 'on schedule' as possible during the global pandemic. ❑ Grades have been through a rigorous statistical process (similar to what happens every year). ❑ Calculated grades can be used to allow you to progress to any pathway, just like any given year. ❑ Teachers may have given different grades than what is finally offered to students. ❑ If students are not happy with grades, there are several options/choices they can make. ❑ If students choose to sit one or more of the later examinations, the final Leaving Certificate will integrate the higher of the grades. ❑ These grades are provided in time for students who have applied through the CAO and the UK’s UCAS for college entry for the 2020/2021 academic year. ❑ Just like in every year, we do not know on the day of results what the points will be for certain
❑ Information on the process of calculated grades available HERE
▪ 14th to 17th September
(note- this is AFTER the CAO first round of offers)
▪ Appeal via Student Portal on eduation.ie. ▪ Information will be added to the student portal over the coming days/weeks ▪ All aspects of data processing checked (It does not involve a review of the actual data/marks given to students) ▪ If a student is upgraded in line with CAO requirements, they will receive an updated offer ▪ A student may be able to take up the new offer for the year 2020/21 or can start in 2021/22.
❑ Will be available by email/text only I.e. no posted offers. ❑ 11th Sept at 2pm : C.A.O. Round 1 offers ❑ 16th Sept at 3pm: Acceptance of CAO round 1 offers must be returned ❑ 18th Sept: Vacant places published on CAO ❑ 23rd Sept: C.A.O. Round 2 offers ❑ 25th Sept: Acceptance of Round 2 offers ❑ 1st Oct: C.A.O. Round 3 offers ❑ 6th Oct: Acceptance of Round 3 offers ❑ 8th Oct: C.A.O. Round 4 offers ❑ 13th Oct: Acceptance of Round 4 offers ❑ HEAR/DARE information available at accesscollege.ie ❑ Deferral procedures remain the same (consult CAO handbook)
closures
7th Sept: Calculated Grades Available from 9am 11th Sept: C.A.O. Round 1 offers Available from 2pm 14th Sept: Appeal process opens for calculated grades 14th Sept: Available Place facility will open from 12pm 16th Sept: Acceptance of CAO round 1 offers must be returned by 3pm 17th Sept: Date for close of appeal of grade 23rd Sept: C.A.O. Round 2 offers from 10am 25th Sept: Acceptance of Round 2 offers must be returned by 12pm Late Sept./Early Oct. College registration/start vary depending on college 1st Oct: C.A.O. Round 3 offers from 10am 6th Oct: Acceptance of Round 3 offers must be returned by 3pm 8th Oct: C.A.O. Round 4 offers from 10am 13th Oct: Acceptance of Round 4 offers must be returned by 3pm 16th Nov: Written Leaving Certificate commence
❑ Calculated Grades ❑ Calculated Grades Appeals ❑ Several Rounds of CAO offers ❑ Reapply to CAO in Feb 2021 ❑ 'Vacant places' list ❑ Sit exams in November ❑ Sit exams in June ❑ Apply for PLC ❑ Defer college place ❑ Other options e.g. employment / travel / volunteer (?) ❑ Other options.....
Sources of information / support on Educational/ Career Information and Guidance
(rather than the wider / social media)
: https://www.ncge.ie/ncge/aegi-contact-details
The Helpline is provided courtesy of the National Parents’ Council. The Institute of Guidance Counsellors are employed to provide qualified guidance counsellors to give advice and support to both students and their parents. The dates and times for the 2020 Helpline are as follows: Monday 7th September 11am – 8pm Tuesday 8th September 11am – 8pm Wednesday 9th September 11am – 2pm Thursday 10th September 11am – 2pm Friday 11th September 12pm – 8pm Saturday 12th September 11am – 5pm Freephone: 1800 265 165
Barnardos Barnardos provide a national telephone support service for parents, in response to the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Freephone 1800 910 123 from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. SpunOut.ie SpunOut.ie provides a wide range of articles and information for young people, on many different topics, including mental health. text SPUNOUT to 086 1800 280 to chat to a trained volunteer (standard message rates may apply) visit www.spunout.ie for more information Pieta House Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. visit pieta.ie for more information call free on 1800 247 247 text help to 51444 Childline (ISPCC) Ireland's 24-hour national listening service for young people up to the age of 18.
Jigsaw The Jigsaw Support Line is available for free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults in Ireland.
call (from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Friday)
(your comments and questions are very welcome).
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h1p://www.who.int/ mental_health/emergencies/en/
languages
Ireland during the COVID 19
model and teach in NEPS Critical Incident guidelines
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A safe and humane response to people who are suffering in the context of exposure to a serious stressor. It involves:
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with whom they work for example parents and their colleagues.
make yourselves available and easily accessible to those who may want support.
PFA- there is a continuum of level of need, some will be more resilient than others.
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It is NOT something only professionals can do (though professionals can and do use it) It is NOT professional counselling It is NOT “psychological debriefing” It is NOT a detailed discussion of the distressing event It is NOT asking people to analyse events It is NOT pressurising people to describe their feelings or reactions, though it does try to establish a safe setting to enable people to tell their story
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People do better over the long-term if they….
support
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PFLL Or
Protect and Connect
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Prepare yourself (review the summary sheets, decide
Decide a good time for you and the person you are helping Find resources that you think might be of help (Look at NEPS and NCGE webinars) Be familiar with key government/school messages and resources Find out about local services
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At the Look stage, these are some of the behaviours you may look out for. Feelings/responses students may have (remember that everyone responds differently to each situation)
Physical
Emotional
Cognitive
Behavioural
new
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Remain patient and calm when speaking to them. Provide them with facts but only if you know the facts. Be honest with them. Keep the language simple. Acknowledge their feelings and explain that all feelings are normal. Respect their privacy as they may not wish to share their full story with you and that’s ok. Let them know that what they share is private, (unless it is a child protection concern). Talk to them about their own personal strengths and ways they have shown resilience or helped their own situation. Do not give your own opinion or pressure them to speak. Do not make unhelpful comments like “you should feel happy you’re well”. Do not tell someone else’s story. Do not make false promises.
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Parents may benefit from strategies to help themselves: Advise use of supports: e.g. family, friends, online support groups such as Parentline. Present facts and accessible information e.g. HSE website. In COVID 19 use HSE ‘we are all in this together’ etc Give reminders about times they have felt safe and what enables them to feel safe now. Keep in contact and arrange a further ‘check in’ meeting. Encourage those around them to remain as supportive and remind them to monitor conversations. Try and keep as much of a routine as possible e.g. activities, bedtime, homework etc.
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In order to end PFA you need to consider the persons needs. If they seem calm or tell you they feel better then you can decide that no further intervention is needed. Use your best judgement of the situation. If you feel you need to make contact with the person again this is ok. Arrange a time and date. Consider your own needs
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Taken from the WHO Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
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