1. UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER LEAD MENTOR TRAINING September 2014 Welcome

2. Agenda Welcome. Introductions and Primary Centre Priorities Assessment and Grading. Mathematics and Phonics Observations The Reflective Portfolio SE Documentation Close and evaluations

3. The way trainee teachers are graded has changed. This is to identify and support trainees as early as possible, so that they have the potential to become good or outstanding by the end of the course. Assessment  Weekly observation by School mentor / classteacher  On-going formative feedback  Two visits from SE Tutor (one visit for UG SE1) to include a joint observation  Joint agreement of grading by School Mentor and SE Tutor  Mid-point (except for UG SE1) and final SE Reports. Grading  ‘ Meeting the Teachers’ Standards’ booklet Assessment and Grading of Trainee Teachers

4. Assessment Framework Grading Structure (OT) – On target (OT1) Outstanding (OT2) Good (OT3) Pass (E) Emerging for SE1 only (NoT) Not on target

5. Grading of Trainee Teachers ‘Meeting the Teachers’ Standards’ booklet  Flow charts  Guidance on grading  Assessment Framework Assessment and Grading of Trainee Teachers

10. SE Documentation and Support Handbooks Lead Mentor / Class Teacher Handbook School Experience Handbook ( for trainees) Reflective Portfolio Forms: Lesson Observation forms for EY and for KS1/2 Phonics and Mathematics Observation Forms Action Plans and Targeted Support forms Mid-point review SE Report School Experience File  set out in sections  to be in school every day Reflective Portfolio to be in school every day trainee should share this regularly with class teacher

11. SE patterns PGCE - Autumn (2 weeks unassessed, 6 weeks assessed) - Spring (6 weeks) - Summer (9 weeks) UG 1- 10 serial days (Autumn) - Spring ( 4 weeks) UG 2- Autumn ( 2 weeks unassessed) - Summer (2 weeks unassessed,5 weeks assessed) UG 3- Autumn ( serial days) - Spring ( 8 weeks)

12. Communication The contact details of Primary Partnership team can be found in SE Handbook Information can be found on the university website – dedicated school partnership pages. http://www.worcester.ac.uk/discover/education-partnership-placement- information.htmlworcester.ac.uk LEAD MENTORS ARE INVALUABLE TO OUR PARTNERSHIP AND THE TEAM TRULY VALUE ALL THE HARD WORK YOU DEVOTE TO THIS IMPORTANT ROLE

13. Working in Partnership The Primary Partnership needs you!  To ensure that the region trains the number of teachers required to meet its needs  To ensure a high quality of experience and support for trainees  To ensure every child has a good or outstanding teacher in 2014- 15 and beyond THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT