Welcome Pauline Chisholm Ross Foggin IfL Regional Connection Advisors

Presentation Outline IfL and CPD What is professional formation and how to gain “licence to practice” - Q TLS/ ATLS Qualified/Associate Teacher Learning and Skills General summing up

Towards a New Professionalism the role of the Institute for Learning in the professionalisation reform agenda Who are the IfL and what do they do?

CPD and regulations For teachers who qualified pre - Sept 2007 Register with the Institute for Learning Demonstrate commitment to CPD Choose whether or not to apply for A / QTLS For teachers who qualified post - Sept 2007 Register with the IfL within 6 months of appointment Complete PTLLS within 1 year Complete Certificate or Diploma within 5 years Achieve A / QTLS within 5 years of appointment Demonstrate commitment to CPD

Membership Affiliate QTLS MemberAssociate ATLS Professional Formation Teaching Qualification Fellow M Level or Equivalent Registration

IfL Definition of CPD ‘Continuing professional development means maintaining, improving and broadening relevant subject knowledge and skills in your subject specialism and your teaching so that it has a positive impact on practice and the learner experience’ IfL guidelines for CPD (2007)

Institute for Learning IfLIfL When? The annual timetable is as follows: IfL Professional formation Expression of Intent made: Portfolio sent by:Conferral of ATLS/ QTLS status by: SpringSept 1 – Oct 31 End February April 30 SummerDec 1 – Jan 31June 30August 31 WinterApril 1 – May 31October 31December 31

CPD Reflection Task 1.Access your own IfL REfLECT account 2.Write up your reflections on Professional Formation overview today 3.Will information gained today have any impact on you or your organisation? 4.Consider who you will share this reflection with – 5.My IfL is: if you wish to share this with me

Subject Numeracy & Literacy Supporting Testimony Declaration of Suitability Qualification Teaching & Learning Reflective Practice Professional Development Planning Self Evaluation completion of an approved qualification (or equivalent) at a level appropriate to QTLS (level 5) or ATLS (level 3 or 4) status: scanned certificates or direct notification from the awarding body numeracy and literacy skills at or above level 2: scanned certificates or direct notification from the awarding body, other evidence such as numeracy or literacy skills within the teacher’s subject area the endorsement of the completed application by a person deemed to satisfy the Institute’s criteria for supporting claims for professional formation: a peer review of the complete application following the Institute’s template for supporting testimonies a self-declaration of fitness to practice made against the Institute’s criteria set out in the Declaration of Suitability Statement: a completed declaration of suitability statement reflection on the impact of professional development on teaching practice, learners and communities of practice: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on the impact of CPD, peer review, learner observations, observation (OTL), collaborative working an ILP detailing the actions the candidate will take to address the goals identified through self assessment: could include, or be a mix of, a PDP within REfLECT, a scanned PDP, reference to the candidate’s reflective journal or professional development log an individual analysis of the candidate’s learning needs and goals for next 12 months: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on teaching practice using REfLECT (or other reflective method), evidence of needs analysis coming from appraisal or review an account of the candidate’s ability to use effectively the skills and knowledge acquired through ITT: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection, peer or learner observation from a suitable expert witness, observation of teaching and learning, micro teaching an account of the candidate’s expertise in their subject: could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on subject related skills or expertise, peer observation from a suitable expert witness, scanned copies of qualifications in the subject area

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