EHU Early Years Mentor Training The Key Paperwork: Core Training Package

Forms to be completed by mentors and returned to Edge Hill University For Mentors in schools/settings, there are 3 forms that must be completed whilst monitoring trainees. All forms should be written in second person (you have ..... etc.). Learning Evaluation/ Observation Form (The Visiting Tutor will collect the completed forms when they make a visit) End of Professional Practice Report Form Interim Form

Learning Evaluation Record The Learning Evaluation/Lesson Observation Form has been developed alongside colleagues within the Early Years and Primary Partnership. Teachers’ Standards are provided down the side of the document. When observing the lesson, ‘the Key strengths’ and ‘Areas for Improvement’ should be linked to the standards for example: TS7- manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good & safe learning environment. TS7- you use praise well to maintain the interest of the children …. TS7- reminding children of clear expectations enabled you to manage their behavior which allowed others in the room to continue with their work undisturbed. These are examples of comments you could write in the ‘Key Strengths’ box. Such comments allow the trainees to identify the Teachers’ Standards they are achieving as well as which standards ‘Require Improvement’. Can we turn the folder into a link for the lesson observation form?

Interim Report See Assessment and Grading Criteria booklet This report reflects where the trainee is at mid-Professional Practice. There is a box on the bottom of the second page to set a target or expected grade for the end of PP2. The interim report should be a link to the report.

End of Professional Practice Report Form Please use the Assessment and Grading Criteria booklets when completing this form. Phase 1a 3 joint observations I triangulation meeting Phase 1b 1 triangulation meeting Phase 2 4 joint observations

The End of Professional Practice Report Form Note: to ensure the form is completed in a timely manner, we suggest that the trainee hands the form to the Mentor 1 week before the triangulation meeting. This will allow the Mentor time to complete their section. If both sections are completed prior to the triangulation meeting, the meeting will be more focused. Each section is linked to the Teachers’ Standards. Encourage your trainee to complete their section, one week before the triangulation meeting. This way the dialogue can be more focused. Targets should be directly linked to the Teachers’ Standards using the Assessment and Grading Criteria Booklet to aid the process. TS 2 is a ‘core’ judgement. If a trainee only achieves a 'Good' in this standard they can only achieve ‘good’ overall, however, they could still achieve some standards at a Grade 1.

Important changes to Grading: Trainees must receive a “Pass” on Phase 1a progress to Phase 1b. Professional Practice for each Programme. Year I undergraduate Flexi PGCE Part-time Undergraduate year 1 Year 2 Undergraduates Full time PGCE (starting point) Flexi PGCE Part time Year 3 undergraduates Year 3 Undergraduates Part time year 4 Undergraduates Final phase for PGCE (both Full time and Flexi) Trainees must be graded “Requires Improvement” or better on Phase 1b to progress to Phase 2. Trainees must aim to pass Phase 2 as a ‘good’ or better teacher.

Other Important Changes …. The Visiting Tutor (previously referred to as the Link Tutor) will ask for copies of all completed Learning Evaluation/Observation Forms from the Mentor on each visit. This is to ensure that all observation grades are updated on the Partnership Database (formerly the POD) therefore allowing the effective tracking of trainee progress. Three times a year, the school will receive contact from a Partnership Quality Officer (PQO). The role of the PQO is to quality assure the training within the school/setting. TS 2 is currently a ‘core’ judgement. If a trainee only achieves a 'Good' in this standard they can only achieve a ‘Good’ overall, however, they could still achieve “Outstanding” in some of the standards.