HT/SBM/NQT Induction briefing September 2016

Agenda… 9.30am – Introduction and the Induction programme 10.35am – Coffee break 11am – Induction profile and PLP 11.45am – The Professional Learning Programme for NQT’s 12.30pm – Questions.

Aims of today…. To make sure everyone is clear about the NQT Induction Programme on offer to all NQTs in the region To introduce the roles of those involved in Induction To explain the regional Professional Learning programme

Statutory Induction Arrangements for Newly Qualified Teachers Please refer to WG guidance

Topics Covered The statutory induction arrangements The statutory induction process The role and responsibility of school staff The induction profiles and guidance Information regarding the LA / Appropriate Body

Induction Arrangements Rationale Consistency in structure and support Flexibility within different patterns of employment High quality experience for the NQT Fair and equitable process Rigorous and consistent assessment

The Statutory Induction Arrangements The arrangements for statutory induction for ALL NQTs in Wales is a collaborative process between the NQT, the school based mentor (SBM), the external mentor (EM) and the Appropriate Body (AB) usually represented by the LA NQT Co-ordinator

The Induction Period All NQTs must complete an induction period of Three complete terms for NQTs on a full time contract 380 school sessions for NQTs employed on a part time or temporary contract 380 school sessions for NQTs undertaking short term supply

Where can induction take place Maintained schools in Wales Non maintained special schools in Wales Independent schools in Wales where The curriculum for any primary learner meets NC requirements The curriculum for learners at KS3 or 4 includes all core and foundation subjects An agreement has been reached prior to the start of the induction period between he school and the LA that they will act as the AB FE institutions where the institution is able to provide an NQT with an appropriate post to enable them to undertake their induction

In Wales it is a legal requirement that all NQTs must hold QTS and be registered with the EWC in order to be employed as a teacher An induction period cannot start until the NQT holds QTS and is registered with the EWC

Roles and Responsibilities The headteacher must Ensure the NQT is registered with the EWC before employment – in the correct category!!! Complete the Induction Notification Form and submit to EWC within 10 working days of the start of the NQT’s employment The form can be accessed at www.ewc.wales Assign a SBM to support the NQT on a day to day basis throughout the induction period Ensure that the NQT receives additional 10% non contact time in addition to the 10% timetabled PPA

The SBM should....... discuss the PTS with the NQT in the context of their Career Entry Profile (CEP) set the NQT’s priorities considering national, local and school priorities alongside the NQT’s development priorities from their CEP and the PTS. The priorities should be recorded in the Induction Profile provide advice on how to gather evidence against the PTS and completing phase 3, 4 and 5 of the Induction Profile agree the timetable for observation for the first term for NQTs employed full time, or for NQTs employed part time by the time the NQT has completed 140 sessions agree a schedule for regular reviews of progress and support ensuring that NQTs regularly check and update their online record held at www.ewc.wales

The NQT should........ Ensure their Headteacher is aware that they are a NQT and that they are required to complete a statutory induction period discuss the PTS with the SBM in the context of their Career Entry Profile (CEP) agree their developmental priorities considering national, local and school priorities alongside the priorities from their CEP and the PTS consider how to gather evidence against the PTS and begin completing phase 3 of the Induction Profile agree the timetable for observation for the first term for NQTs employed full time, or for NQTs employed part time by the time the NQT has completed 140 sessions agree a schedule for regular reviews of progress and support use their on-line induction profile at www.ewc.wales to log all periods of teaching of one school session or more and regularly update it with any changes Inform EWC if they move schools

The EWC will...... register the date that the NQT starts their induction period record the NQTs induction details and track the NQT through Induction

Supervision and support during the induction period The supervision and support will be carried out through a partnership between the school(s) where the NQT is working, the external mentor, the Professional Learning school and the appropriate body. The supervision and support for the NQT should have a developmental focus and provide the overarching context for their long term professional development.

The NQT The NQT has the entitlement to effective and high quality support during their induction period. The NQT works with the SBM to identify developmental priorities, reviewing their progress and deciding upon appropriate professional Development during the induction period. The NQT is responsible for identifying and recording evidence of how they meet the PTS through their professional practice. The NQT should: participate in training and professional development activities identify and maintain a record of evidence of meeting the PTS using phase 3, 4 and 5 of the Induction Profile meet with the SBM at regular intervals to review progress against the PTS, agree developmental priorities and support. ensure EWC is kept fully informed of status and is notified of each period of employment

The SBM The school based mentor (SBM) should: ensure a secure understanding of the statutory induction arrangements have a secure understanding of PTS provide day to day mentoring, coaching and support that supports the NQT to develop their reflective practice work in collaboration with the external mentor facilitate professional development opportunities for the NQT on the core priorities of literacy, numeracy, reducing the impact of poverty on attainment, reflective practice, effective collaboration, effective use of data and research evidence and coaching and mentoring Ensure that the NQT understands the implications of Professor Graham Donaldson’s recommendations in Successful Futures meet with the NQT at regular intervals to review progress against the PTS, agree developmental priorities and support. The Induction Profile should be used to record progress facilitate the agreed support and coaching for the NQT including observations of teaching throughout the induction period liaise with the appropriate body and provide the appropriate body (the LA) with a record of progress at agreed intervals using the Induction Profile

The EM The external mentor (EM) should The external mentor has a key role in the induction process. They work in collaboration with the SBM and then AB. The external mentor works with the SBM to provide additional tailored support and mentoring directed at supporting the NQT to meet the requirements of induction. External mentors are experienced practitioners who have knowledge of the PTS and who have effective coaching and mentoring skills. The external mentor (EM) should provide mentoring support for the NQT work in collaboration with the SBM taking into account the evidence gathered by the school based mentor when making judgments on the NQT's progress in meeting the PTS Complete a minimum of two progress updates undertake a minimum of 2 classroom observations in agreement with the NQT and in conjunction with the SBM provide the appropriate body (the LA) with a summary of progress at agreed regular intervals using the External Mentor Record. make a recommendation to the appropriate body (the LA) that PTS have been met or not met

The AB In Wales the appropriate body is the Local Authority. The AB has the overall statutory responsibility for the supervision and training of all NQTs. The AB ensures that there is effective and robust quality-assurance in place so that all NQTs receive the highest quality induction support. The Appropriate body will: provide a named coordinator to take overall responsibility to ensure that induction meets the statutory requirements in each school establish and maintain a system to administer the induction process ensure the named coordinator attend the Welsh Government annual update briefing facilitate access to professional development based on the core priorities of literacy, numeracy, reducing the impact of poverty on attainment, reflective practice, effective collaboration, effective use of data and research evidence and coaching and mentoring . This includes for NQTs undertaking induction through short term supply

The AB work with EM and SBM to quality assure school induction arrangements intervene where necessary provide support to schools and NQTs use assessment evidence to make the final decision on the induction outcome. The assessment evidence will be recorded in the Induction Profile and the External Mentor Record participate in regional and national moderation liaise with the EWC inform EWC of the final decision on the induction outcome for each NQT

EWC The Education Workforce Council (EWC) protects the public by ensuring that teachers are appropriately qualified and maintain high standards of conduct and practice. The EWC administer Welsh Government funding for teacher development and therefore has an involvement in the statutory induction process for NQTs. The EWC will: maintain a log of the sessions accrued by the registered NQT during the induction period and track NQT through their Induction Release to schools, retrospectively after each term, funding for NQTs on receipt of the Induction Claim form

Making the final decision at the end of the induction period The final decision is made by the appropriate body (the local authority). The appropriate body’s approach will ensure that its approach to deciding whether a NQT has met the PTS is fair, consistent and rigorous. The AB will base its decision on the written recommendation from the external mentor and the evidence provided by the SBM and the NQT in the Induction Profile. The NQT must have been employed on a full-time basis for three full terms or have completed 380 sessions. If there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a NQT has met the PTS, before making a decision to fail the NQT the appropriate body must consider whether an extension to the induction period would be appropriate. Please note that unless the LA/AB has received the appropriate paperwork from schools a final decision cannot be made

The Induction Profile The Induction Profile provides a written summary of the progress and achievement of the newly qualified teacher (NQT) in meeting the requirements to successfully complete the statutory induction period. The Induction Profile will form the basis of the professional dialogue between the NQT and the school based mentor and the external mentor. The Induction Profile will be accessed via the EWC on-line facility at www.ewc.wales

Completing the Induction Profile Completing the Induction Profile is a collaborative process involving the school based mentor and the NQT, it may also involve evidence from the external mentor. The NQT has the responsibility for completing the induction profile - PTS. The school based mentor has the responsibility for working in collaboration with the NQT completing the planning for NQTs on permanent or temporary contracts. For NQTs completing induction through short term supply contracts, the external mentor has the responsibility for completing the planning. The school based mentor will work with the NQT to ensure the Induction Profile is completed to a satisfactory standard. In the case of NQTs completing induction through short term supply this support will be provided by the external mentor.

Funding and its use Funding document aimed at schools, not NQTs £2,100 per NQT To fund: additional 10% non-contact time for Induction which includes participation in the Professional Learning programme

Limits to use of the funding All teachers undertaking Induction will be expected to focus their professional development activities on the following core priorities: Literacy Numeracy Reducing the impact of poverty on attainment Effective collaboration Reflective practice Coaching and mentoring Effective use of data and Research

Contact Details Area Who to Contact Contact Details Business Support All ADMINISTRATIVE QUERIES. Business Support business.support@sewaleseas.org.uk 01633 415470 (Llanwern Office) External Mentor queries Alec Mills MILLSA@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK DHT - Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary Concerns about INDUCTION PROGRAMME or Individual NQT Mike Cameron Mike.cameron@sewaleseas.org.uk 07944 235272 @MikeCameronEAS @EASNewDeal