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The NQT Induction Period. The Park Community School Barnstaple. Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk). The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP).
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The NQT Induction Period The Park Community School Barnstaple Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk)
The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP) • A working document to help you make the transition from ITT to your first teaching post • Focuses on you by: • Providing feedback on progress • Recording strengths and experiences • Identifying development/INSET needs • Setting action plans and targets
The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP) • Divided into 3 transition points: 1 – towards the end of ITT 2 – at the start of the NQT induction period 3 – towards the end of the NQT induction period • Completed mainly by you with support from ITT tutors/NQT induction tutor • Model CEDP - http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/cedp/cedpresourceandpublication.aspx
The aim of the NQT Induction Period • To help you become an effective teacher, meet pupils’ needs and to provide a strong base for career-long professional development by: • building on skills from ITT • supporting you through your first year of teaching
The Induction Period Timeline • Cannot be started unless QTS has been awarded (pass your skills tests!) • Has to be completed successfully to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England • No deadline for starting, but expected to complete within 5 years of first term at school • Lasts for the equivalent of 3 school terms • Can be completed part time on a pro-rata basis
The NQT Induction Period • Two main aspects: • Individual programme of professional development and monitoring • Assessment against national standards
Professional Standards for Teachers • Cover the following 5 career stages: • Q – qualified teacher status • C – core standards for main scale teachers (working towards during NQT induction period) • P – post threshold on upper pay scale • E – excellent teachers • A – advanced skills teachers (ASTs)
How are the standards arranged? • 3 inter-related sections: • professional attributes • professional knowledge and understanding • professional skills • Show clearly what is expected at each stage • Each set builds on the previous set • Can be downloaded at: http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/professionalstandards/standards.aspx
The Induction Period – What to Expect • Support from an Induction Tutor • 90% timetable • Individualised programme of support & monitoring • Development opportunities • Regular meetings with the Induction Tutor • Involvement in departmental planning • Observation of lessons within and outside of subject area • Visits to other schools • Participation in more formal courses/training events • Further support as felt appropriate from within/outside of the school
The Induction Period – What to Expect • You will be observed at least once every half-term • Review of progress after each observation • Termly formal assessment meetings • Report written on progress following first 2 meetings • End of third term – recommendation made to LEA/GTC on whether you have met core standards • GTC will issue certificate of satisfactory completion
Professional Responsibilities • You would only do cover under exceptional circumstances • You would normally have a Year 7 tutor group • Getting involved with extra-curricular activities will help you become fully involved in the life of the school, improve your relationships with students and provide valuable evidence/experience for career progression
Professional Values and Practice • GTC sets out a statement of Professional Values and Practice for teachers • High professional standards are expected of you in relation to: • Your teaching • The educational, physical and emotional well-being of your students • Parents/carers • Your contribution to your school and its work • Your CDP
What if…? • I fail my NQT year • Cannot repeat induction year • Appeal can be made to GTC
What would you do if…? • You felt you were being taken advantage of • You need help! • You cannot get on with your head of department • You are finding it hard to cope
Frequently Asked Questions • http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/faqs.aspx
Masters Degree • Up to 30 credits for prior professional experiences, non-accredited INSET and CPD • PGCE counts as 60 credits (1/3) towards a Masters Degree (University of Exeter) • http://education.exeter.ac.uk/pages.php?id=108