1. HT/SBM/NQT Induction briefing
September 2016

2. Agenda… 9.30am – Introduction and the Induction programme
10.35am – Coffee break
11am – Induction profile and PLP
11.45am – The Professional Learning Programme for NQT’s
12.30pm – Questions.

3. Aims of today….
To make sure everyone is clear about the NQT Induction Programme on offer to all NQTs in the region
To introduce the roles of those involved in Induction
To explain the regional Professional Learning programme

5. Statutory Induction Arrangements for Newly Qualified Teachers
Please refer to WG guidance

6. Topics Covered The statutory induction arrangements
The statutory induction process
The role and responsibility of school staff
The induction profiles and guidance
Information regarding the LA / Appropriate Body

7. Induction Arrangements Rationale
Consistency in structure and support
Flexibility within different patterns of employment
High quality experience for the NQT
Fair and equitable process
Rigorous and consistent assessment

8. The Statutory Induction Arrangements
The arrangements for statutory induction for ALL NQTs in Wales is a collaborative process between the NQT, the school based mentor (SBM), the external mentor (EM) and the Appropriate Body (AB) usually represented by the LA NQT Co-ordinator

9. The Induction Period All NQTs must complete an induction period of
Three complete terms for NQTs on a full time contract
380 school sessions for NQTs employed on a part time or temporary contract
380 school sessions for NQTs undertaking short term supply

10. Where can induction take place
Maintained schools in Wales
Non maintained special schools in Wales
Independent schools in Wales where
The curriculum for any primary learner meets NC requirements
The curriculum for learners at KS3 or 4 includes all core and foundation subjects
An agreement has been reached prior to the start of the induction period between he school and the LA that they will act as the AB
FE institutions where the institution is able to provide an NQT with an appropriate post to enable them to undertake their induction

11. In Wales it is a legal requirement that all NQTs must hold QTS and be registered with the EWC in order to be employed as a teacher
An induction period cannot start until the NQT holds QTS and is registered with the EWC

12. Roles and Responsibilities
The headteacher must
Ensure the NQT is registered with the EWC before employment – in the correct category!!!
Complete the Induction Notification Form and submit to EWC within 10 working days of the start of the NQT’s employment
The form can be accessed at
Assign a SBM to support the NQT on a day to day basis throughout the induction period
Ensure that the NQT receives additional 10% non contact time in addition to the 10% timetabled PPA

13. The SBM should
discuss the PTS with the NQT in the context of their Career Entry Profile (CEP)
set the NQT’s priorities considering national, local and school priorities alongside the NQT’s development priorities from their CEP and the PTS. The priorities should be recorded in the Induction Profile
provide advice on how to gather evidence against the PTS and completing phase 3, 4 and 5 of the Induction Profile
agree the timetable for observation for the first term for NQTs employed full time, or for NQTs employed part time by the time the NQT has completed 140 sessions
agree a schedule for regular reviews of progress and support
ensuring that NQTs regularly check and update their online record held at

14. The NQT should
Ensure their Headteacher is aware that they are a NQT and that they are required to complete a statutory induction period
discuss the PTS with the SBM in the context of their Career Entry Profile (CEP)
agree their developmental priorities considering national, local and school priorities alongside the priorities from their CEP and the PTS
consider how to gather evidence against the PTS and begin completing phase 3 of the Induction Profile
agree the timetable for observation for the first term for NQTs employed full time, or for NQTs employed part time by the time the NQT has completed 140 sessions
agree a schedule for regular reviews of progress and support
use their on-line induction profile at to log all periods of teaching of one school session or more and regularly update it with any changes
Inform EWC if they move schools

15. The EWC will......
register the date that the NQT starts their induction period
record the NQTs induction details and track the NQT through Induction

16. Supervision and support during the induction period
The supervision and support will be carried out through a partnership between the school(s) where the NQT is working, the external mentor, the Professional Learning school and the appropriate body. The supervision and support for the NQT should have a developmental focus and provide the overarching context for their long term professional development.

17. The NQT The NQT has the entitlement to effective and high quality
support during their induction period. The NQT works with the
SBM to identify developmental priorities, reviewing their
progress and deciding upon appropriate professional
Development during the induction period. The NQT is
responsible for identifying and recording evidence of how they
meet the PTS through their professional practice.
The NQT should:
participate in training and professional development activities
identify and maintain a record of evidence of meeting the PTS using phase 3, 4 and 5 of the Induction Profile
meet with the SBM at regular intervals to review progress against the PTS, agree developmental priorities and support.
ensure EWC is kept fully informed of status and is notified of each period of employment

18. The SBM The school based mentor (SBM) should:
ensure a secure understanding of the statutory induction arrangements
have a secure understanding of PTS
provide day to day mentoring, coaching and support that supports the NQT to develop their reflective practice
work in collaboration with the external mentor
facilitate professional development opportunities for the NQT on the core priorities of literacy, numeracy, reducing the impact of poverty on attainment, reflective practice, effective collaboration, effective use of data and research evidence and coaching and mentoring
Ensure that the NQT understands the implications of Professor Graham Donaldson’s recommendations in Successful Futures
meet with the NQT at regular intervals to review progress against the PTS, agree developmental priorities and support. The Induction Profile should be used to record progress
facilitate the agreed support and coaching for the NQT including observations of teaching throughout the induction period
liaise with the appropriate body and provide the appropriate body (the LA) with a record of progress at agreed intervals using the Induction Profile

19. The EM The external mentor (EM) should
The external mentor has a key role in the induction process. They work in
collaboration with the SBM and then AB. The external mentor works with the
SBM to provide additional tailored support and mentoring directed at
supporting the NQT to meet the requirements of induction. External mentors
are experienced practitioners who have knowledge of the PTS and who have
effective coaching and mentoring skills.
The external mentor (EM) should
provide mentoring support for the NQT
work in collaboration with the SBM taking into account the evidence gathered by the school based mentor when making judgments on the NQT's progress in meeting the PTS
Complete a minimum of two progress updates
undertake a minimum of 2 classroom observations in agreement with the NQT and in conjunction with the SBM
provide the appropriate body (the LA) with a summary of progress at agreed regular intervals using the External Mentor Record.
make a recommendation to the appropriate body (the LA) that PTS have been met or not met

20. The AB
In Wales the appropriate body is the Local Authority. The AB has the overall statutory responsibility for the supervision and training of all NQTs. The AB ensures that there is effective and robust quality-assurance in place so that all NQTs receive the highest quality induction support.
The Appropriate body will:
provide a named coordinator to take overall responsibility to ensure that induction meets the statutory requirements in each school
establish and maintain a system to administer the induction process
ensure the named coordinator attend the Welsh Government annual update briefing
facilitate access to professional development based on the core priorities of literacy, numeracy, reducing the impact of poverty on attainment, reflective practice, effective collaboration, effective use of data and research evidence and coaching and mentoring . This includes for NQTs undertaking induction through short term supply

21. The AB
work with EM and SBM to quality assure school induction arrangements
intervene where necessary
provide support to schools and NQTs
use assessment evidence to make the final decision on the induction outcome. The assessment evidence will be recorded in the Induction Profile and the External Mentor Record
participate in regional and national moderation
liaise with the EWC
inform EWC of the final decision on the induction outcome for each NQT

22. EWC The Education Workforce Council (EWC) protects the public by
ensuring that teachers are appropriately qualified and
maintain high standards of conduct and practice. The EWC
administer Welsh Government funding for teacher development and
therefore has an involvement in the statutory induction process for
NQTs.
The EWC will:
maintain a log of the sessions accrued by the registered NQT during the induction period and track NQT through their Induction
Release to schools, retrospectively after each term, funding for NQTs on receipt of the Induction Claim form

23. Making the final decision at the end of the induction period
The final decision is made by the appropriate body (the local authority). The appropriate body’s approach will ensure that its approach to deciding whether a NQT has met the PTS is fair, consistent and rigorous.
The AB will base its decision on the written recommendation from the external mentor and the evidence provided by the SBM and the NQT in the Induction Profile. The NQT must have been employed on a full-time basis for three full terms or have completed 380 sessions.
If there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a NQT has met the PTS, before making a decision to fail the NQT the appropriate body must consider whether an extension to the induction period would be appropriate.
Please note that unless the LA/AB has received the appropriate paperwork from schools a final decision cannot be made

24. The Induction Profile
The Induction Profile provides a written summary of the progress and achievement of the newly qualified teacher (NQT) in meeting the requirements to successfully complete the statutory induction period.
The Induction Profile will form the basis of the professional dialogue between the NQT and the school based mentor and the external mentor.
The Induction Profile will be accessed via the EWC on-line facility at

25. Completing the Induction Profile
Completing the Induction Profile is a collaborative process involving the school based mentor and the NQT, it may also involve evidence from the external mentor.
The NQT has the responsibility for completing the induction profile - PTS. The school based mentor has the responsibility for working in collaboration with the NQT completing the planning for NQTs on permanent or temporary contracts. For NQTs completing induction through short term supply contracts, the external mentor has the responsibility for completing the planning.
The school based mentor will work with the NQT to ensure the Induction Profile is completed to a satisfactory standard. In the case of NQTs completing induction through short term supply this support will be provided by the external mentor.

26. Funding and its use Funding document aimed at schools, not NQTs
£2,100 per NQT
To fund:
additional 10% non-contact time for Induction which includes participation in the Professional Learning programme

27. Limits to use of the funding
All teachers undertaking Induction will be expected to focus their professional development activities on the following core priorities:
Literacy
Numeracy
Reducing the impact of poverty on attainment
Effective collaboration
Reflective practice
Coaching and mentoring
Effective use of data and Research

28. Contact Details Area Who to Contact Contact Details Business Support
All ADMINISTRATIVE QUERIES.
Business Support
(Llanwern Office)
External Mentor queries
Alec Mills
DHT - Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary
Concerns about INDUCTION PROGRAMME or Individual NQT
Mike Cameron
@MikeCameronEAS
@EASNewDeal