Everyone sensitive to possibility of collusion. Universal agreement that honest feedback vital. Criticism needs to be backed up by evidence. Approved Agencies concern that approved agencies not always living up to expectations. Difficulties around workload relief for practice teachers and line managers.
Agencies sometimes fail to provide students with adequate learning opportunities.
Linked to discussion around agency profiles. Sometimes absent, often inadequate. Feeling that this can be beneficial as a means of encouraging and enabling future practice teachers. Recognition that the employment base of the practice teacher can impinge on expectations. Also whether or not work undertaken on a freelance basis or on behalf of a particular agency.