All you need to know about QTLS September 2019

Purpose of the session To provide an overview of the QTLS process: What is professional formation and why apply? Stages, timescales and how to gain QTLS Eligibility and cost Collecting and collating your evidence Support available from SET Review and moderation process What makes a good application? Useful resources Steps for applying for QTLS Answer your questions! SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Opportunity to undertake QTLS and ATS Intuition magazine Launched in March 2015 20,000 members Benefits include: Opportunity to undertake QTLS and ATS Intuition magazine Access to webinars, networking events On-line research library Mentoring service Free membership for ITE students https://set.et- foundation.co.uk/membership/free-student- membership-offer/ SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Professional formation Ongoing career progression Post-14 Teaching and Training - Professional Career Journey SET Code of Practice + ETF Professional Standards + Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Teacher training Professional formation Ongoing career progression SET Student Member SET Member (MSET) SET Member progression to Fellow (FSET) Working towards AET, CET, TAQA FE Advice Line Diploma (DET) PGCE/Cert Ed QTLS Registration QTLS awarded ATS CTeach Foundation online, Excellence Gateway, Mentee inTuition, Networking, Research Mentoring, Leadership and Governance + +

What is QTLS? A status gained after achievement of your initial teacher education qualification 6 month professional development opportunity underpinned by the 2014 professional standards in which you: critically reflect on your practice to make improvements show the impact of changes on your practice, learners and organisation demonstrate how you are continuing to apply the theory/educational research to inform developments in your practice SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

What are the benefits of QTLS? Parity with QTS: alignment with the NQT year Shows your commitment, skills and knowledge to employers Provides a structured framework to record and evidence improvements in your practice You can develop your digital skills and work collaboratively with colleagues Recognition of your status as a professional teacher or trainer A progression route to ATS SET administers both QTLS and ATS on behalf of the Education and Training Foundation

What do members who have successfully completed QTLS say? - 99% say that the process of professional formation has had an impact on their practice - 98% say that the process has had an impact on their learners - 84% say that the process has had an impact on their organisation July 2019 applicant survey data SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Impact on practice “It forced me to challenge my boring assessment methods! I made it my mission to improve this during professional formation and really went for it. I knew I should have been doing this a couple of years ago but had little drive to improve sadly – but QTLS pushed me. I was then encouraged to share this with others, so helped others to challenge and improve their professional practice also”. SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Impact on learners “I now use more socratic questioning and understand stretch and challenge more. By incorporating this into lessons, it has not only stretched the more able students, but encouraged all students to have a go at challenging concepts.” “In most cases, my learners maintained or improved their grades; they also improved their motivation to learn, interaction with peers and teachers as well as their self esteem and communication skills.” SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Impact on organisations “I have been able to share my new knowledge and skills with colleagues at team meetings, and as a result some of my colleagues have adapted their practice and tried out some of the ideas I have given them.” “There has been one unexpected benefit.  After professional discussions about the QTLS, colleagues in the faculty have agreed to meet regularly to discuss our practice and wider subject-specialist research.” “There has been an improvement in student retention rates.” SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

When can I start QTLS? Registration period (payment set up) Portfolios issued Portfolios submitted for review Review period Notification of results 2-30 September 2019 1 October 2019 31 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 2-31 December 2019 3 January 2020 28 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

What do I need to be able to apply for QTLS? ITE qualification at Level 5 or above (Diploma in Education and Training or PGCE) Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above Level 3 maths/English if you teach maths/English or ESOL NB: If you provide any evidence in your portfolio of teaching English/maths, L3 is needed A mentor who you can support you throughout the process SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

There are two options for making payment of £485: Cost There are two options for making payment of £485: Pay £485 in full by credit/debit card or by one direct debit payment, or 2. Pay £110 as a deposit by credit/debit card + 3 x monthly payments of £125 SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2. Professional development plan Portfolio sections 1. About you: roles and responsibilities 2. Self assessment against the 2014 professional standards 3. Professional development plan 4. Continuing professional development record 5. Critical reflection on impact 6. Final action plan 7. Sharing your workbook NB: No evidence from your ITE 1. Self-assessment 2. Professional development plan 3. CPD record 4. Critical reflection 5. Final action plan SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING Using My QTLS SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING Using My QTLS SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

QTLS and ATS support for participants SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Professional Standards Research Tool

The review and moderation process All reviewers have been through professional formation themselves It is an online process working in My QTLS Each moderator has 5 reviewers and there are 2 lead moderators Tight timescales in working towards final evaluation meeting so that each review is completed within one month Rigorous but flexible: over 80% achievement rates. Opportunity to reapply SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

What makes a good application? - Strong self assessment, marking the beginning of the journey - A thread running through the whole process, with everything relating back to the self assessment and PDP - Selective with respect to focus of CPD – not trying to do too much - Clear and precise narrative with quality evidence added at each stage - Strong critical reflection of the impact of the journey on their practice, learners and organisation - Evidence that learners clearly benefited - Reference to relevant educational theory and research - Active supporter throughout the process - Strong supporting statement, confirming progression and development What makes a good application? SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Steps for applying for QTLS Check your eligibility Join SET Express your interest Choose your registration window and register, paying an initial deposit of £110, setting up direct debit payments (3 x payments of £125) Decide on who will be your supporter Check out the QTLS timeline of activity so that you keep on track Complete your on-line workbook, using the MyQTLS guidance for support Send your completed workbook to us by the deadline date SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Any questions?

Contact Tricia Odell Head of Professional Status Education and Training Foundation QTLS: professional.formation @etfoundation.co.uk