Towards a New Professionalism the role of the Institute for Learning in the professionalisation reform agenda

CPD and Registration Teachers’ CPD & Registration and Qualifications Regulations 2007 Existing Teacher (pre-Sept 2007) Register with the Institute for Learning: –by 31 st March 2008 if working in an FE college –by 30 th September 2008 if working in other LSC funded provision Demonstrate commitment to CPD Electively apply for QTLS from Sept 2008 (personal choice)

CPD and Registration Teachers’ CPD & Registration and Qualifications Regulations 2007 New Teacher (post-Sept 2007) Register with the Institute for Learning: –within 6 months of appointment Complete Preparing to Teach award within 12 months Complete initial teacher training (Diploma or Certificate) Achieve QTLS or ATLS status within 5 years of appointment Demonstrate commitment to CPD

Membership Affiliate QTLS MemberAssociate ATLS Professional Formation Teaching Qualification Fellow M Level or Equivalent Registration Bulk Notification Join Online

Context Appraisal or Review Peer LEARNER External Inspection Self Assessment Policy Initiatives External Networks A Model for Professionalism Professional Knowledge Emerging Technology Professional Body Membership Awarding Bodies SSCs Subject Specialism Professional Knowledge Curriculum Networks Emerging Technology Professional Body Membership Support Agencies Organisational Priorities Teaching & Learning Dual Prof P1 P2 CPD

Professional Development Step 1 Reflect on professional practice Step 2 Analyse and identify development needs Step 3 Create professional development plan Step 4 Undertake professional development activities Step 5 Complete professional development record Step 6 Reflect on impact on professional practice Step 1 using the model as a prompt, reflect on your role, subject specialism and known priorities Step 2 analyse your goals and needs using your personal reflection, reviews and appraisals Step 3 using this analysis, create a structured professional development plan for the coming year Step 4 carry out your planned activities and log outcomes and reflections on progress Step 5 create your professional development record from the evidence in your log Step 6 reflect on the impact of what you have achieved in your professional development record

Professional Status Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) – Associate Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) – Full Will be conferred by the Institute for Learning upon the successful completion of professional formation. This process of post- qualification self and peer assessment is not time related, rather it is based upon practitioner reflection, evidence collection and peer review. The licence will be annually renewable, including a CPD obligation, and is subject to remaining in good standing through adherence to the Institute’s Code of Professional Practice.

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Support your staff to register with the IfL Provide basic information to IfL: –Full name –DOB –Valid address IfL will a unique identification number and advise how to complete the registration process This does not mean these staff are registered; this service prompts your staff of their requirement to register and starts them on the process More information is available online at: Contact IfL on Registration support: bulk notification

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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 authenticated by the employer or direct notification from the awarding body numeracy and literacy skills at or above level 2: scanned certificates authenticated by the employer, 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 authenticated qualifications in the subject area

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