Roles And Responsibilities In The Lifelong Learning Sector

My role and the responsibilities I have as a teacher within the lifelong learning sector are quite complex. Not only do I need to ensure the learners gain their qualification (or reach the required standard if there is no formal qualification as in my case), I need to help them achieve this in a way which addresses their own individual learning needs. I also need to consider the interests of the employer, and should I be teaching in a different setting such as that of a college working with young people, I would also need to consider the interests of the learners’ parents along with the learning institution. There are many reasons that learners may be entering the learning environment since the lifelong learning sector is so broad, encompassing
Individual aims should be highlighted to make sure there is no conflict between the aims of the teacher and those of any other professional working with the individual ensuring the learner remains as supported as possible. Likewise, it is necessary to consider ways in which we can best help those we work along side. This can involve things such as attending meetings to that we are aware of any issues that affect everyone or ways that we may be able to help others. Working alongside others to share any material or resources that can be useful to others, even simple things like keeping a class tidy and leaving it as found so that it is a suitable environment for the next class to use and also consider that by not tidying it, it could be left unsafe for the next teacher to use.

All of these things must be achieved whilst acting within professional codes.

There are a number of specific legislations that must be complied with. The main acts and rules are;

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

This considers that everyone has a responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Rules should be followed and safe practices adhered to, for example if a practice has been made safe by implementing a safety measure, highlighting a wet floor with a sign per se, then this needs to be fulfilled.

The Management of Health and
Changes were made following cases such as Victoria Climbie and following the Children’s Act (2004), there are things like an integrated computer system. These acts protect children and vulnerable adults against inappropriate behaviour. Mandatory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are required for those working with children and vulnerable adults. Following the Soham murders in 2002 a report highlighted the need for a single agency to vet all individuals who want to work with these groups of