Professional Studies

Continued Professional Development, NQT Induction and Beyond

(S8)

WHAT IS CPD ?

School as ‘learning community’

All staff involved in self- improvement:i) to meet school’s aims

ii) improve job satisfaction

iii) be a ‘life-long learner’

What CPD has made an impact on your practice?

Effective? Ineffective?

Reflection...

What are your strengths (linked to Teachers’ Standards)

What skills and qualities do you have that enable you to excel in that area?

What areas / standards do you need to develop?

What CPD would support your development?

PEOPLE

Whole school committed to CPD and continual improvement

SLT (strategic overview)CPD co-ordinatorBroad view of CPD – not just courses!Staff proactive in seeking out CPDInduction TutorLinks with HEIs

NQT INDUCTION

It is the bridge between initial teacher training and a career in teaching and is a personalised programme of

developmentsupport and professional dialogueand an assessment of performance

against the standards

Statutory Guidance

Entitlements

A named contact at the appropriate bodyAn Induction Tutor (with QTS)Reduced timetable (no more than 90%) plus

PPA time (10% of 90%) A programme of personalised monitoring &

supportProfessional development opportunitiesRegular review & assessment meetingsA job description that does not make

unreasonable demandsThe same entitlements as other employees

Expectations (Schools)

Headteacher must ensure the NQT’s post is suitable for induction, that NQTs have gained QTS and notify the appropriate body

Suitable documentation as NQTs startPre-planned 90% timetableA suitable experienced Induction TutorAn induction programme designed to meet

NQT’s needsObservations of NQT’s teachingAssessment of NQT’s practice (Teachers’

Standards)Observations of ‘Outstanding practice’ (in-

school and cross-alliance)

Meeting the Teachers’ Standards

NQTs must meet the standards consistently by the end of their induction.

The Teachers’ Standards build on those achieved during initial teacher training and reflect the progression and characteristics expected of a confident and independent teacher.

Assessment

Check progress towards and make judgements against the standards

Formal lesson observations Informal ‘drop-ins’, in line with school’s Appraisal

PolicyPupil conferencing and pupils’ workFormal school systems, e.g. data analysis, Pupil

Progress discussions, Work Sampling etc.Professional demeanour – behaviour, interactions and

work outside of the classroomReview meetings inc. written recordTermly assessment forms

* Identify concerns and personalise support EARLY

Lesson Observations

Half termlyPlannedObservation focus linked to Teachers’ Standards,

CEAP or School ImprovementLesson Plan by NQT before lessonAssessment and feedback given (in line with

school procedures) Observe teaching and children’s learningGive oral feedback soon after lessonGive written feedback as soon as possible –

encourage reflectionSet time and date for Review Meeting

Review Meeting

Confidential settingHalf termlyUse a range of evidenceReview progress from previous targets and

evidence linked to Teachers’ StandardsSet new targets (linked to Teachers’

Standards and others)Set date and focus for next lesson

observation and review meetingUse NQT time to cover time out of class

Termly Assessment

Personal InformationDays / number of terms completedSatisfactory / unsatisfactory progress against

Teachers’ StandardsProgress reviewed linked to Teachers’ StandardsCPD and support listed (include in-school support

meetings, staff meetings and CPD)Observation(s) in other schools listedPersonal Statement by NQTSIGNED AND DATEDPromptly returned to Appropriate Body

On a serious note...

An NQT has one chance only to complete induction. An NQT who has failed to meet the Teachers’ Standards in completing the induction period is not permitted to repeat induction.

Extensions to the induction period are extremely rare and cannot be used to provide NQTs with more time in which to meet the standards.

Failure to complete the induction period satisfactorily means that NQTs are no longer eligible to be employed as a teacher in a maintained school. Independent schools and Academies can appoint teachers who have not passed or completed induction

NQTs not making expected progress during their first and second term will need additional support to meet the standards by the end of Induction

In a few particularly serious cases it may be necessary to instigate capability procedures at a stage before the end of induction which may lead to dismissal

CONCERNS

Share concerns with Induction Tutor and Headteacher as early as possible and put additional personalised support in place

Joint observations of NQT by Headteacher, other experienced colleague and Induction Tutor

Know which standards are not being met and set SMART targets accordingly

Contact Appropriate Body’s NQT Lead for adviceKeep a record of all support, monitoring and

assessmentEnsure termly assessment forms reflect NQT’s

support and progress against the standards

FAQs

NQTs not involved in Appraisal cycleSupply work and back-dating induction following

short-term supplyMaternityPart-time contractsShort-term contractsPeripatetic teachers and 1:1 tutorsCompleting induction in more than one schoolNo set time limit for starting or completing InductionNo requirement to complete Induction if working in

the independent sector, an Academy, a Free School, an independent nursery school or an FE institution

CPD + Appraisal

Individual needs and targets School priorities (Ofsted, Raise Online, pupil

tracking) School must also takes account of DfE and

local initiativesLinks to pay progressionEvaluate impact of CPD on learning and

teachingTraining PlanShortened capability procedures

Teachers’ Standards and Pay Scales

Teacher Standards – MPS

TLRs

Excellent teacher

Leadership scale

Post-graduate studyPost Graduate Certificate

(PGCert)

Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip)

Masters degrees (MEd)

Subject Leadership

Policy Up-to-date in terms of subject knowledge, pedagogy, research

and guidelines Leadership / management skills Attend CPD, conferences and network meetings Outstanding teacher Lead INSET Budget and Action Plan Monitor planning, outcomes, progress and attainment across the

school Names person (job description) Formal and informal support of staff Ofsted subject inspections Challenge, question and inspire

Other Leadership Roles / CPD

Extra-curricularTLRsFurther accredited studyAction ResearchMoving year groups / Key Stage / schools

breadth ITE traineesWork Experience studentsNational Support Schools Inclusion - SENCo / G&T / EAL / Learning MentorsSpecialist Leader of Education (SLE) Excellent TeacherGovernorsPTA

National College / DfE

Improving Teacher Programme (ITP)Outstanding Teacher ProgrammeNational Professional Qualification

for Middle Leaders (NPQMH)National Professional Qualification

for Senior Leaders (NPQSL)National Professional Qualification

for Headship (NPQH)

What are your aspirations?

What’s your short-term, medium-term and long-term plan?

What do you need to find out?

Who do you need to talk to?

Who could you shadow?