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Towards a New Professionalism

the role of the Institute for Learning in the professionalisation reform agenda

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CPD and RegistrationTeachers’ CPD & Registration and Qualifications Regulations 2007

Existing Teacher (pre-Sept 2007)

• Register with the Institute for Learning:

– by 31st March 2008 if working in an FE college– by 30th September 2008 if working in other LSC funded

provision

• Demonstrate commitment to CPD

• Electively apply for QTLS from Sept 2008 (personal choice)

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CPD and RegistrationTeachers’ CPD & Registration and Qualifications Regulations 2007

New Teacher (post-Sept 2007)

• Register with the Institute for Learning:

– within 6 months of appointment

• Complete Preparing to Teach award within 12 months

• Complete initial teacher training (Diploma or Certificate)

• Achieve QTLS or ATLS status within 5 years of appointment

• Demonstrate commitment to CPD

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Membership

Affiliate

QTLS

Member Associate

ATLSProfessional Formation

Teaching Qualification

Fellow

M Level or Equivalent

Registration

Bulk Notification

Join Online

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Context

Appraisal or Review

Peer

LEARNER

External Inspection

Self Assessment

Policy Initiatives

External Networks

A Model for Professionalism

Professional Knowledge

Emerging Technology

Professional Body

Membership

Awarding Bodies

SSCs

Subject

Specialism

Professional Knowledge

Curriculum Networks

Emerging Technology

Professional Body

Membership

Support Agencies

Organisational Priorities

Teaching & LearningDual

Prof

P1 P2CPD

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Professional Development

Step 1Reflect on

professional practice

Step 2Analyse and

identify development

needs

Step 3Create

professional development plan

Step 4Undertake

professional development

activities

Step 5Complete

professional development

record

Step 6Reflect on impact on

professional practice

Step 1using the model as a prompt, reflect on your role, subject

specialism and known priorities

Step 2analyse your goals and needs using

your personal reflection, reviews

and appraisals

Step 3using this analysis, create a structured

professional development plan

for the coming year

Step 4carry out your

planned activities and log outcomes and reflections on

progress

Step 5create your

professional development record from the evidence in

your log

Step 6reflect on the impact

of what you have achieved in your

professional development record

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Professional Status

• Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) – Associate• Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) – Full

Will be conferred by the Institute for Learning upon the successful completion of professional formation. This process of post-qualification self and peer assessment is not time related, rather it is based upon practitioner reflection, evidence collection and peer review.

The licence will be annually renewable, including a CPD obligation, and is subject to remaining in good standing through adherence to the Institute’s Code of Professional Practice.

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• Step by step support to guide your staff through the online registration process

• Tips to help your staff complete the registration effectively and efficiently

• Also available in large print format

Registration support: Join Online Guidance

Download this guidance at: www.ifl.ac.uk/services/docs/1328/Join_Online_Guidance.pdf

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• Support your staff to register with the IfL• Provide basic information to IfL:

– Full name– DOB– Valid email address

• IfL will email a unique identification number and advise how to complete the registration process

• This does not mean these staff are registered; this service prompts your staff of their requirement to register and starts them on the process

• More information is available online at: www.ifl.ac.uk/ifl/employerfaqs

• Contact IfL on employers@ifl.ac.uk

Registration support: bulk notification

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• Frequently Asked Questions- Registration- CPD- Professional Formation- Employer FAQs

• Membership team: 0844 815 3202 (option 1)• Email: enquiries@ifl.ac.uk

• CPD team: 0844 815 3202 (option 2)• Email: cpd@ifl.ac.uk

• Visit our website: www.ifl.ac.uk

How to contact the Institute

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Subject

Numeracy &

Literacy

Supporting

Testimony

Declaration of Suitability

Qualification

Teaching & Learning

Reflective Practice

Professional Development

Planning

SelfEvaluation

completion of an approved qualification (or equivalent) at

a level appropriate to QTLS (level 5) or ATLS (level 3 or 4)

status:

scanned certificates authenticated by the employer or direct notification from the

awarding body

numeracy and literacy skills at or above level 2:

scanned certificates authenticated by the

employer, direct notification from the awarding body, other evidence such as numeracy or literacy skills within the

teacher’s subject area

the endorsement of the completed application by a

person deemed to satisfy the Institute’s criteria for supporting claims for

professional formation:

a peer review of the complete application following the Institute’s template for supporting testimonies

a self-declaration of fitness to practice made against the

Institute’s criteria set out in the Declaration of Suitability

Statement:

a completed declaration of suitability statement

reflection on the impact of professional development on

teaching practice, learners and communities of practice:

could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on the impact of CPD, peer review,

learner observations, observation (OTL),

collaborative working

an ILP detailing the actions the candidate will take to

address the goals identified through self assessment:

could include, or be a mix of, a PDP within REfLECT, a

scanned PDP, reference to the candidate’s reflective journal or professional development

log

an individual analysis of the candidate’s learning needs

and goals for next 12 months:

could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on teaching practice using

REfLECT (or other reflective method), evidence of needs

analysis coming from appraisal or review

an account of the candidate’s ability to use effectively the

skills and knowledge acquired through ITT:

could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection, peer or

learner observation from a suitable expert witness,

observation of teaching and learning, micro teaching

an account of the candidate’s expertise in their subject:

could include, or be a mix of, a personal reflection on subject related skills or

expertise, peer observation from a suitable expert

witness, scanned copies of authenticated qualifications in

the subject area

Professional Formation enquiries

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