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)

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

The Career, Entry & Development Profile (CEDP)

Divided into 3 transition points:1 – towards the end of ITT2 – at the start of the NQT induction period3 – towards the end of the NQT induction

periodCompleted mainly by you with support from

ITT tutors/NQT induction tutorModel CEDP -

http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/cedp/cedpresourceandpublication.aspx

The aim of the NQT Induction PeriodTo 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

The Induction Period TimelineCannot 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 termsCan be completed part time on a pro-rata

basis

The NQT Induction PeriodTwo main aspects:- Individual programme of professional

development and monitoring- Assessment against national standards

Professional Standards for TeachersCover 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)

How are the standards arranged?3 inter-related sections:- professional attributes- professional knowledge and understanding- professional skillsShow clearly what is expected at each stageEach set builds on the previous setCan be downloaded at:http://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/

professionalstandards/standards.aspx

The Induction Period – What to ExpectSupport from an Induction Tutor90% timetableIndividualised programme of support & monitoringDevelopment 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

The Induction Period – What to ExpectYou will be observed at least once every half-termReview of progress after each observationTermly formal assessment meetingsReport written on progress following first 2

meetingsEnd of third term – recommendation made to

LEA/GTC on whether you have met core standards

GTC will issue certificate of satisfactory completion

Professional ResponsibilitiesYou would only do cover under

exceptional circumstancesYou would normally have a Year 7 tutor

groupGetting 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

Professional Values and PracticeGTC sets out a statement of Professional

Values and Practice for teachersHigh 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

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

What would you do if…?You felt you were being taken advantage ofYou need help!You cannot get on with your head of

departmentYou are finding it hard to cope

Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.tda.gov.uk/teachers/induction/

faqs.aspx

Masters DegreeUp to 30 credits for prior professional

experiences, non-accredited INSET and CPDPGCE counts as 60 credits (1/3) towards a

Masters Degree (University of Exeter)http://education.exeter.ac.uk/pages.php?

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