SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK SERVICEBriefing session

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S_IrBjOjtg

(3 mins)

3S’SServiceSchoolSelf

HISTORY OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK SERVICE

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1907firstly found in USA1971Pilot program in Hong Kong1977 Recognition of the significant role of School social work1978 Start the school social work service in secondary schools - 1 worker to 4 schools19961 worker to 2 schools2000 1 worker to 1 school2002/03 Comprehensive Student Guidance Service for primary schools funded by EB (previously ED)

OBJECTIVES OF SSW SERVICE

To help students at risk (academic, social and emotional)

To develop students potential and healthy development

ROLE OF SSW

4CsCounsellor – case and groupConsultant for teachers and schools Coordinator – agency and community resourcesCommunity – relationship and resource networking

SERVING TARGETS

Students (mainly)ParentsTeachersSchool systemcommunity

。WORK NATURE

Casework

Groupwork and Project

Enquiries

Coordination of Community Resources

CASE CATEGORIES (SECONDARY SCHOOL)

Related to schooling Developmental adjustment Emotional/mental health Family Behavioral problems Sex-related issues Peer relationship Others

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PRIMARY SCHOOL CASE CATEGORIES

Learning problems Behavioral problems Family and its related environment Emotion/psychological problems Health and Physical problems Social/developmental problems

TYPES OF PROGRAMS Counselling/therapeutic groups Developmental groups Talks/workshops Community services Visits/picnics/camping Exhibitions Publications Slide show/Film Competition Others

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

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Independent School Social Work Unit Account for 70% of the service Serving different areas of schools in Hong

Kong

As at 1 September 2013, 34 NGOs operate stationing school social work service for 470 secondary day schools over the territory. Two modes of service operation:

Integrated Team (IT) Account for 30% of the service Serving 2-3 secondary schools in the

designated areas near the location of Integrated Team.

Closely collaborated with the IT of the same agency

PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Before 2002, 1 school(with 1680 students) will have 1 full time SGO/SGT performed by the teachers undergoing counselling training.

Comprehensive Student Guidance Service for primary schools issued in the 2002/03 school year which is funded by EB.

Accountable to the school principal

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK SERVICE

SCHOOL SYSTEM

WORKING PARTIES:counseling teamdiscipline teamcareer guidance teamextracurricular activityparent teacher associationeducation psychologist.clinical psychologistclerical /supportive staffothers

SCHOOL SYSTEM RELATED PROJECTS:

UAP (UNDERSTANDING THE ADOLESCENT PROJECT)

PATHS (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social programs /from 2006)

WSA(WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH) OTHERS

OTHER LOGISTIC ISSUES school calendar time table working hours/ lunch outing office interview community resources others

SELF

OUTER SELFdecent dressingneat hairstyleno/few ornaments onlyattitude languageothers

SELF

INNER SELFphysical strength

Stress and anxiety

feelings towards various stakeholders, teaching staff, parents…

confidence, reliable, professional image

others

PLACEMENT STUDENT REQUIREMENTS IN SCHOOL SETTING

Independent and able to work alone. Initiative and active Able to get along with different

stakeholders in schools such as principal, panel heads, teachers, parents, janitors etc.

Must work in day time in weekdays, with some irregular sessions during weekends.

CURRENT CHALLENGES 1.Diversity in serving targets:

Inclusive Education -- Special Education Needs (SEN)visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical disability, intellectual disability, AutisticDyslexics

CURRENT CHALLENGES

• Non-Chinese Speaking Ethnic Minorities Group

• Students having Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

• Students having Emotional and Behavioral Problems

• New Arrivals

2. Emergence of new issues and increase complexity of problems•Family problems single parent families, cross-border families, trans-generational parenting etc.•Bullying•Internet/drug addiction•suicide•Premarital sex, compensated dating•LGBT •poverty

Current Challenges

CURRENT CHALLENGES

3. Changes in the Education SystemsPrimary/Secondary School Places AllocationDSE assessmentUniversity Entrance requirementsVocational EducationVarious career paths

KNOWLEDGE PREPARATION

Knowledge and ways to handle the SEN , ADHD, Autistic and other emotional problems.

Understanding of multi-cultural people and their difficulties in study.

Understanding about the influence of family towards child and adolescent development.

Life span development about children, adolescents and parents.

Understanding the cause and intervention of school bullying.

Knowledge in handling crisis such as suicide, child abuse case etc.

Updated information about current changes of education system and the effects on the students and teachers.

SETTING COORDINATOR

Miss Joanne LO (39172070) CJT 5.55

Q& A

THANKS