Michael

Could you send it to me as well, as I have been asked recently to look into fitness to teach in Guernsey and Jersey.

Kind regards

Clare

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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MICHAEL COCKAYNE
Sent: 29 January 2009 18:10
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Fitness to Teach

Hi Therona

It was me who posed the question initially and you were right, the response wasn't great. I did however get some expert guidance from Greta Thornbory and used some research from Carol Hargreaves which came out in 2006 called 'screen test'. Our OH team decided on a 5 question PEHA form which was agreed did cover the fitness to teach guidance. If you would like a copy I would be happy to send you one.

Thanks

Michael

Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:10:05 +0000
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Fitness to Teach
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Someone posted a similar query some time back but it seems that response was minimal. So am hoping for some more feedback to my query!

We updated our pre employment questionnaires similar to the three questions PEQ recommended by Greta Thornbury et al, but we still use our old 22-questions medical questionnaire for teaching staff, while we consider if the 3-Q PEQ would fit the criteria under Fitness to Teach guidelines.

For those who assess teaching staff or any other group of people that deal with vulnerable children , In your opinion would you feel that the above 3 Q PEQ be sufficient to meet all requirements regardless of post (barr thoese who require any form of health surveillance of course)?

Looking forward to your response(s).

Therona Goldsmith

Essex County Council

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