1. TYTPN Conference 2016
Time to Share

2. Topics for Discussion Assessment Curriculum Student Selection
Home/School/Community Links
Communication

3. Assessment Timetabled or not.
Throughout the year or at specific times.
Methods used (Project work, written test, presentation, aural…)
Knowledge based/Skills based.
Internal/External.
Grading System.
Assessing personal development.
Setting criteria for assessment (Student input?)
Sharing criteria with students.
Peer Assessment.
Information provided to parents - TY Report (Content, how often).
Portfolio (Content, Presentation, interview, marking scheme for interview, grading system).
Project deadlines.
Assessment of Student Journals.
Assessment of work experience.
Share/Discuss topic in small groups
What works well ? - Record 1-3
Large group shares what works well.

4. Curriculum Content: Subjects/Modules/Activities/Events.
Content: Subjects/Modules/Activities/Events.
Time Allocation
Timetabling
Cross Curricular links
Links with other schools/local community
Active learning/group and team work.
Subject Sampling
TY Calendar of events
Work Placement – How many, duration, how placements are sourced, how students are prepared, documentation, how students record their experiences, feedback from students and employers, how students are monitored while on placement.

5. Student Selection Optional/Compulsory Enrolment Policy
Selection Criteria
Gender Balance
Access for SEN students
Selection Process – time limits, interview…
Parent Information evening – when, format, detail provided, TY student involvement.
Contract of learning

6. Home/School/Community Links
Parents
Is parental input sought when deciding on the content of the programme.
Participation in delivering the programme/fundraising.
Parent Evaluation
Communicating with Parents – How do you keep them informed of TY events etc?
Parent/Teacher Meetings – Do TY students attend?
Do students carry out a self-assessment before parent/teacher meetings?
Are Parent Teacher meetings used to obtain evaluative feedback on students’ TY experiences?
The Community
What links have been established with the local community?

7. Communication How are school staff kept informed regarding the TYP?
Does the TYP have significant visibility within the school?
Are TY events, activities and student successes highlighted in the school newsletter and or on the school website?