NQT Induction

1. NQT Induction Claire Murray Wednesday 27th September 2017

2. The Teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion It is my personal approach that creates the climate, It is my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous I can be a tool of torture, Or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or hurt, or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or diffused, A child humanised or dehumanised, Tim Brighouse.

3. Top 5 Reasons to become a teacher (TES 2016) 1. No two days are the same Teaching is a job with built-in variety 2. You get to learn as well as teach To teach is devotion to lifelong learning. 3. Teaching makes a difference, with visible results Light bulb moments 4. As a teacher you are in charge of your own classroom. You can inject your own personality into the job. 5. You have more than just a job A satisfying career, knowing that you’ve made a difference in many lives.

4. Great Profession • Research shows teachers: -Laugh out loud on average every 9 minutes -Smile every 3 minutes and - enjoy two way banter with pupils every 7 minutes! -Been identified as the least bored profession

5. The Teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion It is my personal approach that creates the climate, It is my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous I can be a tool of torture, Or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or hurt, or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or diffused, A child humanised or dehumanised, Tim Brighouse.

6. Welcome • Over 60 NQTs 30Secondary 30 Primary • Claire Murray – RBWM NQT Consultant • Elaine Norstrom - RBWM Administration Officer • Clive Haines – Schools Leadership Development Manager • Kevin McDaniel – Director of Children’s Services

7. NQT Contacts NQT address rbwm.nqts@achievingforchildren.org.uk Claire Murray murrc057@rbwm.org.uk (RBWM NQT Consultant) - 01628 – 796628 Elaine Norstrom norse001@rbwm.org.uk (Administration Officer) - 01628 796926 Karen Piper- 07825 733 260 (Finance Officer) -pipek001@rbwm.org.uk Clive Haines clive.haines@achievingforchildren.org.uk (Schools Leadership Development Manager)

8. All information can be found at: http://rbwm-education.rbwm.org.uk/Content/?documents

9. Aims • To welcome you to RBWM • Expectations for NQT year • Meet other NQTs – market place • Ask questions

10. What’s next after QTS? • You have already proved that you have the qualities to be a caring, professional and committed teacher • The induction period combines an individualised programme of monitoring and support with an assessment of performance • It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

11. Requirements of NQT Year • An induction tutor • Not make unreasonable demands on NQT • Not normally teaching outside class or age range employed to teach in. • Not present the NQT, on a day to day basis, with discipline problems that are unreasonably demanding for the setting. • 10% PPA and 10% NQT time • 3 Assessment points December, March and July • 3 Assessment points December, March, July

12. The First Half Term • Meet mentor in first week. Review strengths and areas for development from ITT (CEDP) • Provide key whole school policies, for example child protection, management of behaviour, health and safety, marking and feedback policies, fire procedure (checklist) • Ensure 10% PPA and 10% NQT time is set up • Date set for mentor to observe you teach • Set up individualised induction programme

13. The Role of the Mentor • Provide guidance and support including coaching for the NQT’s professional development • Ensure teaching is observed at least 6 times a year, feedback provided • Undertake 3 formal assessment meetings and regular progress reviews • Inform NQT during the assessment meeting the judgements to be recorded and invite NQTs to add their comments • Ensure NQTs are aware of how, within and outside the institution, they can raise any concerns • Take prompt, appropriate action if an NQT appears to be having difficulties • Ensure NQT receives 10% PPA and 10% NQT time

14. Appointment of an induction tutor 2.35 The headteacher/principal must identify a person to act as the NQT’s induction tutor, to provide day-to-day monitoring and support, and coordination of assessment. The induction tutor must hold QTS and have the necessary skills and knowledge to work successfully in this role and should be able to provide effective coaching and mentoring. This is a very important element of the induction process and the induction tutor must be given sufficient time to carry out the role effectively and to meet the needs of the NQT. The induction tutor will need to be able to make rigorous and fair judgements about the NQT’s progress in relation to the relevant standards. They will need to be able to recognise when early action is needed in the case of an NQT who is experiencing difficulties. It may, in some circumstances, be appropriate for the headteacher to be the induction tutor. Statutory guidance on Induction for newly qualified teachers (England) 2016

15. Individual Induction Programme(see tracker) • Formal lesson observations - first before half term - at least 6 observations • Agree dates and which lessons to be observed - by mentor or another suitable person - time for follow up discussions and regular review of progress - targets set against Teaching Standards

16. The Standards • They have already proved that they have the qualities to be a caring, professional and committed teacher • Need to consolidate in NQT year • Consolidation of ITT 8 standards • Build on QTS

17. Induction Programme Continued • Time for NQT to observe - other teachers in own setting - in another setting where effective practice is identified -video lessons - ‘parrot on the shoulder’ - time to discuss findings • At least 3 formal review meetings and complete 3 formal assessments with NQTs

18. Assessment Dates • These are to be sent electronically only - with signatures scanned in or from Headteachers mailbox • Send to rbwm.nqts@achievingforchildren.org.uk First assessment - 1st December 2017 Second assessment - 16th March 2018 Final assessment - 6th July 2018

19. Writing Assessment Reports(See proforma) • Reports should show progress against specific standards • Brief details about progress including: - strengths - areas for further development even if progress is satisfactory - evidence - targets for the term - planned support

20. Assessments • Reports must be shared with NQTs • There is to be no surprises • Standards may not be met in first and second assessment but you would need to have clear action plan in place to show how to help NQT meet the standards • Inform ‘appropriate body’ about any concerns • If do not pass final assessment cannot teach

21. Requirements of NQT year • There is no set time for starting or completing an induction period • NQTs can serve induction on a part time basis (See part time sheet) • No more than 30 days absence • Fast tracking • Only one chance

22. Collecting & use of evidence • In most cases it will not be necessary to collect large amounts of supporting evidence for the 8 Standards • More helpful to select specific pieces of evidence that arise from day to day work & planning • Evidence to support termly assessments (see evidence proforma and tracker)

23. Examples of evidence • Records of observations and professional review meetings • Self assessment by the NQT • Analysis of pupils’ work & assessment records – both formal & informal • Samples of planning & lesson evaluations • Liaison with colleagues, parents • Examples of standards that need more consolidation

24. The role of the NQT • Meet with induction tutor to discuss and agree priorities and keep these under review. • Raise any concerns with induction tutor as soon as practicable • Consult the ‘appropriate body’ at an early stage if there are any difficulties in resolving issues with their mentor • Retain copies of all assessment forms • Provide evidence of progress against the standards • Be pro-active – Use tracker • Communicate

25. NQT Certificates • The NCTL no longer issue printed certificates • NQTs are required to access the NCTL system in order to save or print a PDF version of their certificate • The process is documented in the handout • It is important that NQTs supply the correct email address to the NCTL and notify the NCTL if they change their email address

26. Training • Training Programme Primary • Funding • RBWM training follow on from School Direct • Elaine Norstrom - - norse001@rbwm.org.uk • NQT Conference • Primary and Secondary Monday 26th February 2018

27. 4 Steps to becoming an Outstanding TeacherDavid Weston - Chief Executive of Teacher Development TrustChair of Teachers’ Professional Development Expert Group Get the behaviour right Become friends with the data Question everything, make time to read Group work

28. No surprises!

29. Nothing is too obvious

30. Share and Steal!!

31. Take a step back

32. Work life balance

33. Sue Cowley 100 Tips for NQTsHow to Survive your First Year in Teaching 2013 • Be kind to yourself. You will make mistakes (everyone does in their NQT year). Learn to forgive yourself. • Don't spend your summer doing lots of planning, before you even meet your class. Get to know them a bit first. • Keep a look out for cheap or free resources over the summer • Think long and hard about what you expect from your kids. Get your 3 key priorities clear in your mind before day one. • Don't be scared to adapt your classroom layout - it's your classroom! Experiment with paper cut outs first though. • If you're a secondary NQT, ask to do a pupil shadow. Really useful to see teachers from the student's perspective. • Protect your voice. Catch yourself talking too much and find non verbal ways to 'speak' instead. • Don't be a perfectionist. Learn to say 'that's good enough' and mean it. • Keep a list of all those 'extras' you do in a little notebook. Really useful for future job applications. • Pace yourself: this is a marathon, not a sprint.

34. Questions???

35. Constantly Being Surrounded By Paperwork

36. The Late Nights

37. The Occasional Trouble Makers

38. The Caffeine Addiction

39. Devoting Your Sundays to Marking

40. But …. • You may be able to relate to most of these issues • Yet we still have the passion and drive to be teachers • So let’s look at the things that make it all worthwhile

41. The Children What could be better than seeing 30 smiling faces each day?

42. The Brainwaves The look on a pupil’s face when they finally get the concept you are trying to teach them

43. Continued Learning Learning something new every day

44. The Comments The things that the pupil’s say and do that put a smile on your face each day

45. Making a Difference Knowing that you have had a positive impact on a pupil’s life

46. And the Holidays