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The NQT Induction Period. PGCE, NQT and beyond…. NQT – the induction year begins when you have gained QTS. Induction year – develops your “tool-kit” through personalised CPD and support and provides further evidence of your ability to meet the standards.
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PGCE, NQT and beyond… • NQT – the induction year begins when you have gained QTS. • Induction year – develops your “tool-kit” through personalised CPD and support and provides further evidence of your ability to meet the standards. • Secondary: After successful completion of the induction “year” (3 full school terms) QTS is confirmed. Qualified to teach 11-18. • FE/Post compulsory: Qualified to teach in post-compulsory education. Will achieve QTLS • QTS is awarded by the Teaching Agency. No need to register.
The Induction Year During the year, all NQTs should receive structured support from induction tutors. This will include: • Being registered with HCC (Secondary NQTs) • Regular meetings to monitor progress(written half termly reviews which are submitted to the LA are essential for secondary trained NQTs) • Lesson observations • Training • For secondary trained NQTs, a school-based teaching period is required (10 days)
The Induction Year As NQTs you should: • Receive a 10 per cent reduction in your teaching timetable to give you time to develop your teaching skills away from the classroom • Reflect on and record evidence of your progress (A report on progress against the Induction standards is completed and sent to HCC at the end of each term) • Take responsibility for your own professional development, but ensure you ask for help.
Activity • Q1 what's working really well? Highlights so far • Q2 what were you least prepared for? What's been hardest to cope with? • Q3 most useful piece of advice received. What advice would you give an NQT starting next September? • Q4 how have your expectations differed from the reality of working in a college (including unexpected good bits!)
The Induction Year Making the most of it…. • Support each other (within your college and the network) • Link up with ex-NQTs • Use the training opportunities provided e.g. SLCs, Curriculum Support Groups, exam boards, peer observation • Beware the support that makes you feel even more exhausted! • Prioritise – you will not achieve everything • Try not to be over-critical! • Focus on moving forward
Your Feedback • How could support in colleges for NQTs be improved? • What would you like to cover this year in the NQT development days?