Authority vs Accountability: How do we develop the QA aspect of the university tutor role in School Direct Partnerships Louise O’Sullivan Director of School Based ITE

Context & Background Previous large successful GTP programme Range of employment / school -based routes School Direct Troops Assessment Only Teach First Scitt Partnerships

School Led Range of ways to engage on School Direct ‘Bespoke’ offer for individual partners

2014/15 cohort 224 student teachers Secondary – 142 of which 85 salaried & 57 training Primary – 82 of which 31 salaried & 51 training 96 students undertaking PGCE

Role of the University Tutor QA aspect of the Role Pre-existing school relationships and expectations How can we manage this when we do not select the school, mentor or student? Time for role and change of working pattern due to availability of mentor Staff training and change management

Other Issues Roles and Responsibilities – The Lead School Who does what? Who is responsible for what? Communications CCCU requirements / NCTL requirements