We've had the initial meeting with the social worker and gave our details, answered the questions, critiqued the spare room, etc etc. It was a really positive experience; daunting, thought provoking, but positive, and so I'm looking forward to starting the training.
Before that they obviously need to follow through with their checks. We were asked for contact details for those who would be our references; family (fine), friends (fine), work (ahh... I hadn't thought about that...)
The problem is that I'm a teacher in a huge school. Above me I have a line manager, a Key Stage leader, a Deputy Head and a Head Teacher. My line manager knows me best but the Head (who is new so doesn't know me or that I'm planning on doing this yet) would be more official.
What do you guys think? Who would you have given as your work reference?
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awsomer · 24/06/2014 09:26
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