1 st Sussex ITE Partnership Forum 9 th December 2013, pm Essex 18 and pm Fulton 202 University of Sussex

Objectives Review latest updates and developments in Initial Teacher Education across the Sussex Partnership including selection for Reflect upon successes of and evaluate so far (Evaluate induction, student progress, SD, monitoring & reporting procedures, school-based training) Consider how to achieve our improvement priorities for

UPDATES

Schools Direct Salaried finances Schools receive training grant £19k (for Physics, Maths, Computing, Chemistry, MFL) £14k(for English, History, Biology, Geography, Music,D&T) DfE pay to Lead school via LEA. Lead school distributes to partnership. School pays University £3k for training to QTS. SD Salaried trainee can opt into PGCE(PP) by paying for M level assessment of assignments.

SD Training finances Student receives loan of £9k for course fees. Student pays University £9k with loan. University pays lead school £3k for school based training and uses £6k for training, validation of QTS and PGCE (subject) award.

SCHOOL DIRECT SALARIED ROUTE – NCTL contributions High PriorityOther PriorityPrimary £19000£14000

Money, money, money … PGCE – Payments to follow end of November and March SD – Payments to follow End of November, March and May Supply cover for university attendance increased from £150 to £200

Update:The Allocations Challenge Study our allocations for What are the key opportunities? What are the risks or problems? Are there any priorities for the wider partnership? PGCESDSD(S)TOTAL Biology Chemistry64212 English28515 History49114 Mathematics MFL Music Physics Primary Drama84012 Psychology0202 Computer Science0202 Media0101 Combined Science0437 Art0101 Law0011 PE0011 Religious education0202 Economics0202 Geography67013 Primary Early years7007 TOTALS

Recruitment and Selection UCAS ITT – candidates have three simultaneous choices University selection days every two weeks Written tasks, presentation, group interviews, follow up interviews as required. Followed by school based interview for SD; half day school trial for core PGCE (£20 each) University partnership quality assurance – visits and moderation

Recruitment and Selection VERY GOOD/ GOOD (Green) SATISFACTORY (Amber) UNSATISFACTORY (Red) Engagement with children Communication skills Level of interest and enthusiasm Professional values and attitudes UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX PGCE SELECTION SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT NAME OF CANDIDATE NAME OF SCHOOLDATE Please provide a summative assessment of the candidate by ticking the relevant box. If you have any concerns (i.e. red) about the admission of this candidate to the PGCE please explain. YOUR NAME AND ROLESIGNATUREDATE

CS2: School based research Optional module (30 credits; free to PGCE/SD). Small scale classroom research project in 2 nd placement. Topic of interest to student and school. Assessed by presentation at student research conference, 30 th May. School based colleagues welcome to attend.

SEND Specialist strand Up to 15 applicants deemed good or better. 2 nd placement in special school (24 Feb- Easter), returning to fist placement for summer term (=SD model). PGCE school PTs to be approached.

Moderation of Professional Practice 1 PTs to moderate: visit/ co-observe in another partner school before end of January. Cover paid (£100 per half day) Advanced Mentoring Certificate criteria Expressions of interest please.

The Subject Knowledge Enhancement Challenge SKE available for Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, MFL, Computer Science 2 months to 6 months University based or Distance Learning Can run alongside ITE Strongly recommended

SKE for experienced colleagues Free Physics and Chemistry SKE for practicing teachers eep eep

REVIEW

Strengths from our Self Review The Quality of our trainees: Strong selection. 94% met or exceeded initial target grades. Over 75% of trainees entered with 2.1 or above. By the end of training 95% PGCE and 100% GTP were graded 1 or 2 in June 2013 (up from 90% in June 2012). The class of June 2013 is highly employable: 95% of 11-18, 100% primary and 100% GTP are now employed teachers. Highest ever % graduating with M level PGCE. From , ALL PGCE graduates will be M level.

What are our strengths, weaknesses and challenges?NQT Survey QTS Award (successful retention and completion) Employed Quality of Training DURHAM (1) Secondary BRIGHTON (1) Secondary CHICHESTER (1) Secondary SUSSEX(2)Secondary869593

Two Stars and any Wishes? Induction: University and in your school Student progress so far SD/ SD Salaried Partnership Monitoring & reporting procedures Partnership school-based training

PARTNERSHIP IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES?

Partnership Improvement Priorities Retention: From 86% in to 90%+ (Physics, Maths & MFL as target areas). Developing trainees’ experience, skill and confidence with: Assessment (summative & formative) Working with pupils from BME and/or EAL backgrounds. The use of ICT in the classroom. Preparing trainees to work with the 2014 National Curriculum.

Good Practice to Achieve Priorities? What do you do/ think could be done to develop each priority? Are there any faults in our systems?

Partnership Opportunities… Mentor Training: Progression & Assessment, Wednesday 22 nd January pm, pm Everything you ever wanted to know about phonics(for secondary schools) Tuesday 28 th January 2014, 4.30pm Jubilee 115 Paul Ginnis Active Learning workshops, Friday 7 th February 2014 am and pm Partnership Forum: Wednesdays 12 th March & 7 th May pm Annual ITE Partnership Conference, Friday 4 th July Selection interviews Wednesdays fortnightly. PKfS interviews w/b 19 th May 2014 Centre for Teaching & Learning Research Moving towards inclusive education: Can inclusive research help? Professor Melanie Nind, Education School, University of Southampton Monday 3rd March 2014,5pm Room 104, Fulton Past sessions on video capture from: events/seminararchive201213

Exit Slip Name:School:Contact: We have………………….Sussex NQTs and………………..Sussex RQTs Overall most of them are making (please circle): ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryLimitedProgress.Tick here if we can we help? If Ofsted were to visit for an inspection I would recommend them observing: Name(s):Subject(s): I (please circle)WouldWould Notbe prepared to offer a brief (3 paragraphs) impact study explaining how engagement in the Sussex ITE partnership has benefited our school & pupils.