improving the processes and procedures for recruitment and selection
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Improving the processes and procedures for recruitment and selection
Updates and key plans for 2015-16
- Induction and pre-course planning arrangements
- Pre & post phase experience
- SE2 changes
- The PG Cert and MA Education
Working groups
• SD programme handbook updates
- Adding alliance contacts and summary on school based training, PG Cert summary
• SD Curriculum development group– Secondary: School based subject expertise,
Professional Studies (School based and Central)– Primary:
Preparing trainees
• Pre-induction and induction
Induction 2015-16
Summer Term
Pre- Induction (School based)
- Introduce Summer tasks
Term 1
1st Sept 2015
School Induction
Term 1
16th & 17th Sept 2015
University Induction
Summer tasks- ATS Initial- SK Audits- Reading
- School Experience- Pre & post phase
experience
What does the SD training involve?Overview of the year
Term 2:- Tutor Visit 2 - Tutor Visit 3- SE2 for a ½ term (Sharing ATS targets, Report)- Assignment 2 (Mar)- ATS Term 2 & review Subject Audits (Mar)
Term 3:- Tutor Visit 4 - Tutor Visit 5- Assignment 3 (May)- ATS Term 3 & Subject Audits (June)- Mentor End of Programme Report- Transition to Teaching
Term 1:- ATS Initial & Subject Audits- School/ University induction (16th/17th Sept)- Tutor Visit 1- Assignment 1 (Nov)- ATS Term 1 (Dec)
• Weekly Mentor Meeting• Weekly Lesson observation• Reviewing Lesson evaluations/Reflective Diary• Using ATS Level descriptors to set developmental targets• Up to 60% timetable, across two age ranges
Support from Middlesex
• MDX Wiki- http://middlesexsecondarypartnership.middlesex.wikispaces.net/School+Direct
• http://middlesexprimarypartnership.middlesex.wikispaces.net/School+Direct
• Key documents for mentors include:– Mentor Guidance_Summary
– ATS forms (Terms 1,2,3)
– ATS Level Descriptors
– Weekly Mentor Meeting form
– Lesson Observation form
– Cause for concern
– End of programme report
ATS Initial
- Determines the trainee’s potential strengths from their ‘Entry profile’
ATS Initial
- Outlines the pre-course tasks trainees have completed to prepare for the training year.
General preparation - e.g. School familiarisation visits, pre-induction, reading N.C
• Specific preparation (school or university) • e.g. SKE courses, Core reading, Subject enhancement/reading
(revision guides/ textbooks), examination board websites to review past papers, PG Cert reading (Reflective Practice)
ATS Initial
- Initial review against the TSs- Review ALL relevant evidence/experience
(W/3/2/1)
ATS Initial
Establishes targets (Term 1) and outlines training needs in their Initial Training Plan
ATS Initial
Documents key information to support their training and development needs:• Timetable • Wider school responsibilities and training
opportunities (TS8)• Experience of engaging with the “age ranges
immediately before and after…”
Second School Experience
• SE2 now to be arranged in the second term for ½ a term (5-6 week placement)
• Clarification on NCTL and OFSTED expectations for SE2
• Need for sufficient time to allow trainees to evidence they are meeting the TSs
• Impact of trainees on pupil progress over time
PG Cert and MA Education
• PG Cert
Assignment 1 November Critical review of planned learning on the School Direct
Programme, based on completion of ATS initial and subject audit (2000 words)
Assignment 2 March Critically analyse an important contemporary educational issue (group presentation and report)
Assignment 3 MayCritical reflection on how research, and training have informed,
influenced and affected trainees personal and professional development
