Induction for NQT’s-what it means!Aims;Talk about expectations and legal framework

Talk about roles and responsibilities

Talk about hopes and fearsTalk about university support mechanisms

Statutory InductionStatutory induction is the bridge between ITT and a career in teaching.

The teachers standards will be used to assess an NQT’s performance at the end of their induction period

The Induction ProcessThe institutions in which induction can be

served now include a PRU and LA maintained children’s centre as well as LA schools, academies and Free schools.

A school requiring special measures cannot offer statutory induction although some exceptions do exist.

The Induction PeriodA qualified teacher cannot be employed as a

teacher in a relevant school in England unless they have satisfactorily completed an induction period

There is no set time limit for starting or completing an induction period

If an induction period has not been completed then short term supply work can only be carried out for a maximum of five years

There is no legal requirement to complete an induction period if an NQT intends to work solely in the independent sector including an academy

The Induction PeriodThe induction period is the full time

equivalent of one school year – usually three school terms

The minimum period of employment that can be counted towards completion of the induction period is one term

The Induction Period• An NQT has only one chance to complete

statutory induction• An NQT can be in danger of not meeting the

standards in their first and second terms but still satisfactorily complete their induction period

• An NQT who fails to meet the standards cannot be employed lawfully as a teacher in a relevant school

Starting InductionThe HT/Principal must undertake pre-

employment checks before the NQT takes up post

An NQT must be awarded QTS before undertaking induction. This must be checked with the Teaching Agency

The post must be suitable and enable the NQT to meet the relevant standards

Starting InductionAn NQT can expect:• A post which enables them to meet the relevant standards• A job with reasonable demands (including discipline problems)• To teach within the age range and/or subject for which they were employed• To regularly teach the same class• A reduced timetable (in addition to PPA) to enable them to undertake activities in their induction programme

Starting InductionAn NQT can expect:• To complete similar planning, teaching and assessment processes to their school colleagues• To be provided with appropriate preparation and support if asked to undertake additional non-teaching responsibilities•The support of an Induction Tutor•A headteacher/principal to make the recommendation about whether standards have been met•An Appropriate Body to quality assure the induction process

Monitoring Support and Assessment A personalised programme must be put in place for the NQT and include:•Support and guidance from a designated induction tutor who has the time and experience to carry out the role effectively•Observation of the NQT’s teaching and follow-up discussion•Regular professional reviews of progress•NQT’s observation of experienced teachers

Observations of the NQT An NQT’s teaching should be observed at

intervals throughout their induction periodFeedback should be prompt and constructiveA brief written record should be made which

indicates where any development needs have been identified

Professional Progress Reviews The Induction Tutor should review the NQT’s

progress at regular intervalsReviews should be informed by evidence of

the NQT’s teachingObjectives should be reviewed and revised

according to the Teachers’ Standards and the needs of the NQT

NQT should record evidence of progress towards objectives and agreed steps to support them in meeting their objectives

Formal AssessmentsThere should be three formal assessments

which should occur as near to the end of each term as possible

Evidence should be drawn from the NQT’s work as a teacher

Judgements should relate directly to the relevant standards – there should be no surprises!

Formal AssessmentsFormal assessment forms should be

completed for the first and second assessments with a clear indication of whether the NQT is making satisfactory progress towards meeting the standards

The final assessment will form the basis of the Headteacher/Principal’s recommendation to the Appropriate Body

Formal AssessmentsWhen forms are complete the NQT should

add their commentsForms should be signed by the NQT,

Induction Tutor and Headteacher/PrincipalNQT keeps original formCopies sent to the Appropriate Body within

ten days – these may be submitted electronically

Raising ConcernsAn NQT should raise concerns about their

induction programme with their Induction Tutor

If the matter is not resolved then the NQT may notify the named contact at the Appropriate Body

The named contact will then investigate the concerns

Raising ConcernsIf a school has concerns then they must

immediately inform the named contact at the Appropriate Body

Additional monitoring and support measures must be put in place immediately

The NQT must be made aware

Appropriate Body

The AB makes the final decision as to whether or not an NQT has met the relevant standards, drawing upon the recommendation of the headteacher/principal

Appropriate BodyWithin 20 days of the school’s recommendation the AB must decide whether the NQT has:

- achieved the standards and so satisfactorily completed induction

- requires an extension- failed to satisfactorily complete the

induction

Appropriate BodyWhen the decision has been made and recorded LA will e-mail the:

- Headteacher/Principal - Employer (if different)

- Teaching Agency

Record KeepingForms should be kept for 6 yearsThe AB should contact a school if forms are

not received on timeIf an NQT has completed part of their

induction in another institution it is the new school’s responsibility to obtain copies of forms and check the progress of the NQT

Record KeepingForms should be kept for 6 yearsThe AB should contact a school if forms are

not received on timeIf an NQT has completed part of their

induction in another institution it is the new school’s responsibility to obtain copies of forms and check the progress of the NQT

Special CircumstancesExtending the induction periodThe AB may/will extend the induction period:•If the NQT has 30 or more days absence•If the NQT has a break in their induction which includes statutory maternity leave•When there is insufficient evidence on which a decision can be based

Special CircumstancesReducing the induction periodThe AB has the discretion to reduce the induction period:•To one term if the NQT has significant teaching•By up to 29 days to take account of absence

What Ofsted say….Quality of leadership in, and management of, the schoolInspectors should consider:The robustness of performance management and effectiveness of strategies for improving teaching…..this is demonstrated through:- the coherence and effectiveness of the programme of professional development, and the opportunities provided for promotion. Particular attention should be given to the extent to which professional development is based on the identified needs of staff and the needs of newly qualified teachers and teachers at an early stage of their career