The TeacherI have come to the frightening conclusion

It is my personal approach that creates the climate,

It is my daily mood that makes the weather.

As a teacher,

I possess tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous

I can be a tool of torture,

Or an instrument of inspiration.

I can humiliate or hurt, or heal.

In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or diffused,

A child humanised or dehumanised,

Tim Brighouse.

NQT Induction

Claire Murray

Thursday 24th September 2015

Constantly Being Surrounded By Constantly Being Surrounded By PaperworkPaperwork

The Late NightsThe Late Nights

The Occasional Trouble Makers The Occasional Trouble Makers

The Caffeine AddictionThe Caffeine Addiction

The Standard “OK – Just One The Standard “OK – Just One More Biscuit”More Biscuit”

Devoting Your Sundays to MarkingDevoting Your Sundays to Marking

People Complaining About Your People Complaining About Your “Excessive Holidays”“Excessive Holidays”

But ….

• You may be able to relate to most of these issues

• Yet we still have the passion and drive to be teachers

• So let’s look at the things that make it all worthwhile

The ChildrenThe Children

What could be better than seeing 30 smiling faces each day?What could be better than seeing 30 smiling faces each day?

The BrainwavesThe Brainwaves

The look on a pupil’s face when they finally get The look on a pupil’s face when they finally get the concept you are trying to teach themthe concept you are trying to teach them

Continued LearningContinued Learning

Learning something new every dayLearning something new every day

The CommentsThe Comments

The things that the pupil’s say and do that put The things that the pupil’s say and do that put a smile on your face each daya smile on your face each day

The Constant Supply of Cakes The Constant Supply of Cakes and Biscuitsand Biscuits

And the “Excessive Holidays”And the “Excessive Holidays”

Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference

Knowing that you have had a positive impact Knowing that you have had a positive impact on a pupil’s life on a pupil’s life

What a great profession

• Research shows teachers:

-Laugh out loud on average every 9 minutes

-Smile every 3 minutes and

-enjoy two way banter with pupils every 7 minutes!

-Been identified as the least bored profession

• Humour is key to maintaining good classroom discipline

Exploring Effective Pedagogy in Primary Schools: Evidence from Research. London: Pearson 2014

Welcome• Over 60 NQTs

• Claire Murray – RBWM NQT Consultant

• Elaine Norstrom - RBWM Administration Officer

• Clive Haines – Schools Leadership Development Manager

• David Scott – Head of Education, Strategy and Commissioning

Aims

• To welcome you to RBWM• What kind of teacher do you want to be• Expectations for NQT year• Meet other NQTs – market place• Ask questions

What’s next after QTS?• You have already proved that you have the

qualities to be a caring, professional and committed teacher

• The induction period combines an individualised programme of monitoring and support with an assessment of performance

• It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

The Standards

• 8 standards

• Build on QTS

• Consolidation of ITT standards

“Good teachers make a difference, excellent teachers change lives”

Professor Robin Alexander

What makes an Outstanding Teacher?

• Table Discussion

• Write 5 features on flip chart sheet

5 Skills to becoming an excellent teacher

Exploring Effective Pedagogy in Primary Schools: Evidence from Research. London: Pearson 2014

• Positive classroom environment, including good behaviour

• Being organised• Tailoring teaching to individual students• Using open questions• Providing opportunities to explore

new concepts

4 Steps to becoming an Outstanding Teacher

David Weston - Chief Executive of Teacher Development Trust November 2013

1. Get the behaviour right

• High expectations, good relationships, simple techniques applied consistently

• 100% clear on school behaviour systems and policies• Observe experienced teachers• Discuss difficult situations that have occurred with colleagues• Video your lesson and watch back with mentor

FILM CLIP

2. Become Friends with the data

• Standards 5 and 6• Use marks and grades you are collecting to reflect

on strengths and weaknesses• Don’t leave until end of topic – gather analysis

during teaching process and gain support from colleagues

• Not just numeric scores but behaviour and attendance as well

3. Question everything, make time to read

• Time to reflect – reflection in action, reflection on action (Jenny Moon)

• Keep up to date• Blog that brings together some top bloggers with

range of views, professional reflection and research based practice

• The Echo Chamber: http://educationechochamber.wordpress.com/

• Join Twitter – be careful about school’s rules regarding social media

• Sam Freedman has a good starter list of people to follow

• http://samfreedman1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/75-education-people-you-should-follow.html

• Tom Bennett

4. Outstanding teachers do it in groups

• Ensure teaching is not a solitary activity• Make time to meet other NQTs• Make time to discuss issues, good practice,

research with colleagues

Requirements of NQT YearStatutory guidance on induction for newly qualified teachers

• A reduced timetable – 10% NQT/ 10% PPA• Not make unreasonable demands on NQT• Not present the NQT, on a day to day basis, with discipline

problems that are unreasonably demanding for the setting. • Carry out 3 Assessment points December, March and July• An induction tutor

3 Assessment points December, March, July3 Assessment points December, March, July

The First Half Term• Provide key whole school policies, for

example safeguarding, management of behaviour, health and safety

• Meet with mentor in first week. (See check list)

• Mentor reviews your strengths and areas for development from ITT

• Mentor to observe you teach• CPD needs agreed• Agree priorities for Induction Programme

Induction Programme• Formal lesson observations

- at least 6 observations, first before half term, agree dates and which lessons

• to be carried out by mentor or another suitable person within the institution • targets set against standards• time for follow up discussions and regular review of progress• Ensure NQT time is given and is used effectively • Formal assessments completed 3 times a year (no shocks)

What makes an outstanding mentor?

• Table Discussion

The Role of the Mentor• Provide guidance and support including coaching

for the NQT’s professional development• Carry out regular progress reviews• Undertake 3 formal assessment meetings• Inform NQT during the assessment meeting the

judgements to be recorded and invite NQTs to add their comments

• Ensure teaching is observed, feedback provided • Ensure NQTs are aware of how, within and

outside the institution, they can raise any concerns• Take prompt, appropriate action if an NQT

appears to be having difficulties

81. As well as meeting pupils, inspectors should usually conduct meetings with:parents (these may be informal at the start and end of the day)

staff (including conducting a specific meeting with NQTs and trainees to discuss, for example, the effectiveness of induction and mentoring arrangements)

other stakeholders.

School inspection handbook from September 2015

Writing Assessment Reports(See proforma)

• Reports should show progress against specific standards

• Brief details about progress including: - strengths

- areas for further development even if progress is satisfactory- evidence

- targets for the term - planned support

Assessment Dates

• These are to be sent electronically only with signatures scanned in to: nqts@rbwm.gov.uk

First assessment - 4th December 2015

Second assessment - 11th March 2016

Final assessment - 8th July 2016

Assessments

• Reports must be shared with NQTs• There is to be no surprises• Standards may not be met in first and second

assessment but you would need to have clear action plan in place to show how to help NQT meet the standards

• Inform ‘appropriate body’ about any concerns• If do not pass final assessment cannot teach

Requirements of NQT year• There is no set time for starting or

completing an induction period.• NQTs can serve induction on a part time

basis. • No more than 30 days absence• Only one chance

Collecting & use of evidence

• In most cases it will not be necessary to collect large amounts of supporting evidence for the 8 Standards.

• More helpful to select specific pieces of evidence that arise from day to day work & planning.

• Identify & build on strengths – not just focus on areas for development

• Evidence to support termly assessments

The role of the NQT• Meet with induction tutor to discuss and agree

priorities and keep these under review.• Raise any concerns with induction tutor as soon as

practicable • Consult the ‘appropriate body’ at an early stage if

there are any difficulties in resolving issues with their mentor

• Retain copies of all assessment forms• Provide evidence of progress against the standards• Be pro-active – Use tracker• Communicate

Training

• Training Programme (changes to programme)

• Funding• RBWM training follow on from School

Direct• Elaine Norstrom – norse001@rbwm.org.uk

Market Place1. Name

2. Where trained, route taken

3. Year group or Subject

4. Any concerns about NQT year

5. What tips have you heard about surviving the year?

Sue Cowley 100 Tips for NQTsHow to Survive your First Year in Teaching 2013

• Be kind to yourself. You will make mistakes (everyone does in their NQT year). Learn to forgive yourself.

• Don't spend your summer doing lots of planning, before you even meet your class. Get to know them a bit first.

• Keep a look out for cheap or free resources over the summer• Think long and hard about what you expect from your kids. Get your 3 key

priorities clear in your mind before day one.• Don't be scared to adapt your classroom layout - it's your classroom! Experiment

with paper cut outs first though.• If you're a secondary NQT, ask to do a pupil shadow. Really useful to see

teachers from the student's perspective.• Protect your voice. Catch yourself talking too much and find non verbal ways to

'speak' instead.• Don't be a perfectionist. Learn to say 'that's good enough' and mean it.• Keep a list of all those 'extras' you do in a little notebook. Really useful for

future job applications.• Pace yourself: this is a marathon, not a sprint.

Work life balance

Questions???