Dear Janet,

You are right, there does seem to be a problem with accessing this particular unit helpsheet. We will get our IT technical team onto this but in the mean time I have copied the text into this message so that you can use it.

Apologies again.

Help sheet for Unit 10 Level 4

Using information to lead policy and practice in behaviour and attendance of children/young people.


This unit reflects the expectation that in the role of specialist leader of behaviour and attendance there is a specific responsibility to gather and analyse data on behaviour and attendance.
It provides candidates with an overview of the use of data gathering and interpretation in leading teams in behaviour and attendance.
It will explore ways to conduct functional behaviour assessment for either individual children/young people or a group of children/young people.
This unit also considers how behaviour and attendance is monitored in a school/setting to identify where problem areas exist and how to address them.
It will also look at what information is required in order to perform effectively in leading attendance and behaviour and how the specialist leader can work with others to enhance their ability to use information in this area.

For each of the level descriptors include and label as many different pieces of evidence as possible. You may include handouts, minutes of meetings; witness statements or policies/documents you have introduced. You also need to follow the suggestions below by writing detailed paragraphs under each of the following side headings to link the evidence to the criteria – evaluating/analysing as required

4.10.1
Analyse a range of data gathering methods that could be used to acquire data on behavior and attendance.

List any of the following you are familiar with and explain briefly how they work. If possible give examples of where you would use them or evidence to show them in practice:

• ABC analysis.
• Scatterplot.
• Application of the cycle of change theory.
• Evaluation of Emotional Intelligence.
• Triangulation.
• Problem Pathway Analysis.
Explain a range of methods and systems used in your own working environment to:
• Collect and collate data in relation to behavior and attendance
• Interpret data in relation to behavior and attendance
• Contribute to strategies and interventions in relation to behavior and attendance.

Analyse how effective each of these is and how you could best use them and in what setting. In which circumstances would you use each method and give examples of where you have used them?

(It may help to include some of the suggestions from 4.10.2 below.)

4.10.2
Identify and describe a range of methods to gather information about behaviour and attendance and explain how they are used.
There is close overlap with 4.10.1 above. You possibly need to use the same methods as examples but put more emphasis on the range available and an explanation of how they are used. Useful evidence would give examples of data collected or observations/results using specific pieces of data/information collected. The same method used in different schools could come up with very different results or outcomes. They will also lead to different types of follow up activities or effectiveness within a particular setting depending on how prepared the setting is to accept the findings.


4.10.3

Evaluate and explain a range of methods and systems for the monitoring of behavior and attendance.

Describe examples such as the following of what you use in your setting to monitor behavior and attendance. Explain how they work and where possible include evidence to show what they look like in practice. Give an evaluation of each. What is effective/otherwise in different settings?
• Observations.
• Sociograms.
• Surveys and questionnaires.
• Interviews and case studies.
• Tracking and management information systems.
You could also include examples of how to use electronic systems for auditing and monitoring.
You will possibly find it easier in your evidence collation to include examples from both 4.10.1 and 4.10.2 as well as the ones listed directly under this unit.
Also refer to systems used to collect and collate data in relation to behaviour and attendance.
Methods of interrogation, analysis and interpretation of data in relation to behaviour and attendance.


4.10.4
Explain the importance of complying with data protection legislation and related protocols and describe ways of doing this.
Research data protection legislation, possibly by ‘Googling’ this on the internet or using legal documents displayed in your setting or staff handbooks referring to data protection legislation. Look particularly at protocols for sharing information.
Then explain why it is essential to comply with such data protection legalities. Give examples of why and how your behaviour meets the requirements of such legalities and the impact of this in practice. You could also show examples of Data Protection policies you use in your setting. Consider what the outcome would be (as well as breaking the law) of failing to comply with the data protection legislation?

4.10.5
Describe ways of sharing information and advice with colleagues and partner agencies on how to meet their legal requirements relating to behaviour and attendance using agreed protocols.

Consider and explain any of the protocols and procedures that you would use in your setting for sharing information with agreed partners in behaviour and attendance which may include:
• The school or learning centre
• The parents and carers
• The Education Welfare Service
• Youth offending teams
• Police
• Statutory and voluntary support services

Give examples of forms used to present such information. Look at letters or other correspondence used to inform parents or carers of their child’s behaviour and attendance. What information is shared and why?
Also refer to any data protection legislation you would use when sharing information.

4.10.6

Explain how they would work with others to enhance their ability to use information to promote positive behaviour and full attendance.
Think of ways in which you effectively work with others to enhance their ability to use information to promote positive behaviour and full attendance.
What information is it helpful to have?
How would you use specific pieces of information?
What are the advantages of sharing such information?
Give examples of information you have shared successfully and what have the outcomes been?
Explain how you would analyse data and develop strategic responses to behaviour and attendance.
This level descriptor is looking much more for application of findings and the development of strategies as a result of this.

All good wishes,

Judith

I can't access the helpsheet for Unit 10 either, I think the link may be damamged. I've emailed my tutor for help!