1. The Park Community School Barnstaple Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk)

2. The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP) A working document to help you make the transition from ITT to your first teaching post Focuses on you by: - Providing feedback on progress - Recording strengths and experiences - Identifying development/INSET needs - Setting action plans and targets

3. The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP) Divided into 3 transition points: 1 – towards the end of ITT 2 – at the start of the NQT induction period 3 – towards the end of the NQT induction period Completed mainly by you with support from ITT tutors/NQT induction tutor Model CEDP - http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/cedp/ced presourceandpublication.aspx

4. The aim of the NQT Induction Period To help you become an effective teacher, meet pupils needs and to provide a strong base for career-long professional development by: - building on skills from ITT - supporting you through your first year of teaching

5. The Induction Period Timeline Cannot be started unless QTS has been awarded (pass your skills tests!) Has to be completed successfully to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England No deadline for starting, but expected to complete within 5 years of first term at school Lasts for the equivalent of 3 school terms Can be completed part time on a pro-rata basis

6. The NQT Induction Period Two main aspects: - Individual programme of professional development and monitoring - Assessment against national standards

7. Professional Standards for Teachers Cover the following 5 career stages: - Q – qualified teacher status - C – core standards for main scale teachers (working towards during NQT induction period) - P – post threshold on upper pay scale - E – excellent teachers - A – advanced skills teachers (ASTs)

8. How are the standards arranged? 3 inter-related sections: - professional attributes - professional knowledge and understanding - professional skills Show clearly what is expected at each stage Each set builds on the previous set Can be downloaded at: http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/professionalstandards/stand ards.aspx

9. The Induction Period – What to Expect Support from an Induction Tutor 90% timetable Individualised programme of support & monitoring Development opportunities - Regular meetings with the Induction Tutor - Involvement in departmental planning - Observation of lessons within and outside of subject area - Visits to other schools - Participation in more formal courses/training events - Further support as felt appropriate from within/outside of the school

10. The Induction Period – What to Expect You will be observed at least once every half-term Review of progress after each observation Termly formal assessment meetings Report written on progress following first 2 meetings End of third term – recommendation made to LEA/GTC on whether you have met core standards GTC will issue certificate of satisfactory completion

11. Professional Responsibilities You would only do cover under exceptional circumstances You would normally have a Year 7 tutor group Getting involved with extra-curricular activities will help you become fully involved in the life of the school, improve your relationships with students and provide valuable evidence/experience for career progression

12. Professional Values and Practice GTC sets out a statement of Professional Values and Practice for teachers High professional standards are expected of you in relation to: - Your teaching - The educational, physical and emotional well-being of your students - Parents/carers - Your contribution to your school and its work - Your CDP

13. What if…? I fail my NQT year - Cannot repeat induction year - Appeal can be made to GTC

14. What would you do if…? You felt you were being taken advantage of You need help! You cannot get on with your head of department You are finding it hard to cope

15. Frequently Asked Questions http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/faqs.aspx

16. Masters Degree Up to 30 credits for prior professional experiences, non-accredited INSET and CPD PGCE counts as 60 credits (1/3) towards a Masters Degree (University of Exeter) http://education.exeter.ac.uk/pages.php?id=108