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The Revised Standards - Appraisal Process The Revised Standards - Appraisal Process

and the Role of The Appraiserand the Role of The Appraiser

Peter SimmondsAutumn 2012

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Objectives for this session

By the end of this session, delegates will have. . .• A clear understanding the revised teachers’ standards

and performance appraisal/capability arrangements.

• Secured an understanding between the revised standards, teacher accountability, professional development and pupil performance

• Understanding of the appraisal monitoring role for governors

• Addressed queries, concerns or challenges in regard to the revised arrangements

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Standards - Key Messages

• New standards active from 1st September 2012

• New standards replace 2006 standards for QTS and Core only

• Apply to all teachers regardless of career stage – including teaching heads with QTS

• Can complete PM review for 2011/2012 under 2006 arrangements set new objectives under new standards

• For NQTs beginning induction on 1.9.12 new standards apply

• Where appropriate, other standards may be used alongside new standards for certain roles e.g. Post Threshold, Excellent Teacher, AST, Headteacher/Leadership Standards *

• Much greater emphasis on teaching and learning and pupil outcomes

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Standards Part 1

A teacher must:

1 Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

2 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge4 Plan and teach well structured lessons5 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all

pupils6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment7 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning

environment8 Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

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Staff Development Menu

1. Induction for new staff 2. Discussing PD issues in staff and team meetings 3. Coaching and mentoring4. Peer working – team teaching, exchange observations5. Class rotation – internship - secondment6. E-networking and e-learning7. Project work at local, regional or national level8. Attending conferences, courses and PD events9. Cluster based training and development10. Professional dialogue as part of the performance management process11. Discussions with colleagues that reflect on classroom practice12. Research and investigation13. Skills based training14. Additional qualifications/Accredited learning

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Standards Part 2

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos,policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintainhigh standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

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Appraisal - Key Messages

• With effect from 1st September 2012

• Apply to all teachers and unattached teachers in maintained schools and the Local Authority

• Remains on an annual cycle linked to current dates

• Formalised link between appraisal and capability

• Schools and LA MUST have an appraisal/capability policy in place that reflect the new standards

• Good practice to consult with staff on the policy

• On going monitoring on regular basis throughout the year – e.g. once per term

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Annual Appraisal Assessment

Will be based on:

• The teacher’s performance of their role and responsibilities against their objectives and the relevant standards

• The teacher’s training and development needs and the identification of any action that should be taken to address them

• A recommendation on pay – where it is relevant – pay recommendations for teachers by 31st Oct and for headteachers by 31st Dec

• Written appraisal report to be produced as soon as practicable after each appraisal but not later than 31st Oct (teachers) and 31st Dec (headteachers)

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Other aspects of appraisal

Headteachers

Objectives

External Adviser

Who decides appraisers?

Professional Development

StandardsFeedback

Capability

Observations OFSTED

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The (Informal) Capability Process 1

Continue

With

The

Appraisal

Process

Is the teacher performing well throughout the year?

YES

NO

Clear and unambiguous reasons and evidence of aspects of weak performance based on constructive feedback throughout the year. Possible review of objectives – set clear expectations required for improvement together with timescales – support offered – date set for review of progress – clear explanation of the consequences and further actions likely if sufficient progress is not made.

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The Capability Process 2

Continue

With

The

Appraisal

Process

Has the issue(s) of concern been addressed?

YES

NO

The Appraisal Process is suspended.

Formal Capability Meeting (FCM) convened conducted by Head/Chair of Gov. Identification of professional shortcomings. Decision on whether to return to Appraisal Process or issue a Formal Warning or issue Final Written Warning

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The Capability Process 3

Continue

With

The

Appraisal

Process

YES

NO

Final Written Warning notice issued together with desired performance needed set within a clear timescale. Teacher invited to a Decision Meeting at the end of the timescale period.

Following a monitoring and review period and Formal Review Meeting has the teacher made sufficient progress?

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The Capability Process 4

Continue

With

The

Appraisal

Process

YES

NO

Chair of Governors or Headteacher will make a decision or recommendation to the governing body that the teacher should be dismissed – subject to the appeals process – and notify HR services/LA

At the Decision Meeting had the teacher made sufficient improvement?

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Capability – Key Messages

• Should be used for serious concerns only – policy clarity

• Formal capability meeting (FCM) conducted by Chair of Governors for Head* and Head for other staff

• Need to have clarity around the dismissal process

• Need to have a governors appeals panel

• Need to have regard to the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

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Appraiser Role & Tasks

• Decide on the meeting time, date and venue• Gather together data on the performance of the Appraisee including any

observation data• Access the Appraisee’s role description and responsibilities• Find out whether the Appraisee has a pay eligibility• Have a good understanding of the new and specific standards• Draft appropriate performance objectives• Make an assessment on the performance of the Appraisee including a

recommendation on pay where eligible• Deal with any areas where performance is weak• Write the appraisal report • Monitor the Appraisee’s performance throughout the year• Address areas of weak performance as they arise• Maintain confidentiality, fairness, etc in line with the school’s Appraisal

Policy

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Reviewing Objectives

• Was the objective clear enough to be able to judge whether the outcome was successful?

• Were the success criteria/impact measures effective?

• Was the objective sufficiently challenging?

• Did it take into account the variation in pupil cohorts?

• Was it set in relation to the prediction of pupil outcomes and account for the year on year trends?

• Was appropriate action taken to achieve the objective?

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Appraisal Monitoring Role for Governors

• OFSTED requirements

• Application of the school’s policy

• Monitoring of the HT appraisal

• General monitoring – Form F324d

• Termly personnel committee item

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Key Contacts

Peter Simmonds

Lead Adviser for Governance and Leadership

peter.simmonds@norfolk.gov.uk

Tel: 01603 307775 or 07795 265669

Helen Wardale

Manager of Governor Services

helen.wardale@norfolk.gov.uk

Tel: 01603 303356

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Key Resources

Schools’ Peoplenet: • P329b Teacher capability:

http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC111070

• P324a Teacher appraisal: http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC11071

• F324b Teacher appraisal form http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC111081

• F324c Teacher appraisal - training requirements form http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC111101

• F324d Overall school appraisal data capture form: http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC111102

F324e Pre appraisal discussion form:

http://www.schoolspeoplenet.norfolk.gov.uk/view/NCC112342

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Thank you for Listening.Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Peter