setting a layer above small groups of mentors to increase support, perhaps using this year’s mentors. AC/MG to consider need and action accordingly. Suggestion that perhaps we should start thinking about assisted places,travel grants – very dependent on available funds and would need careful consideration and strict rules Question was raised as to whether or not the contrasting placement be in KS3. It was not believed this was possible but would be checked MS/MW expressed an interest in STAR TSA doing ITT for secondaries as they sometimes find it difficult to recruit. Agreed that AC/LT would explore possibilities with MS/MW MS & MW to advise placements/subjects by May Meeting agreed it would be good to offer Interview practice for current delegates - FP agreed to support as would not be involved in recruiting NQTs for September Question asked are we breaking even? – LT to assess finances and report back. Currently cutting cloth to match funding. LT time not being charged to ITT Agreed it would be good to know number and type of teachers across the alliance appointed in each year – LT to collate facts from schools HTs agreed that STAR School Direct trainees should get an interview for vacancies within STAR. This will help make our offer more attractive. Ultimately, the success of our scheme will be largely measure by the success of our trainees in getting roles at the end of the scheme. Schools to advise LT of vacancies (not just NQTS) so she can advise trainees as appropriate and advertise on STAR website IY reminded HTs of previously agreed process of having STAR Pot of applicants interviewed, not appointed on day but still strong candidate – IY to circulate to LT. CPD progressing well – updates on plan: New networks set up since last meeting include Science, NQTs, TA & SENDco Next NQT Network will be 17th Feb – Behaviour mgt AC/MG LT AC/LT/MS/MW MS/MW MG/FP LT LT HTs IY
Meeting advised that NYCC looking at core entitlement for NQT/RQT. STAR TSA aiming to develop RQT programme for delivery throughout 2017/18 Agreed that Network leads to set dates for 2017/18 in summer term. Also a reminder that we need to be able to assess impact. Hoped some of this would be on display at T&L Conference in April Agreed that a draft 2017/18 CPD plan should be produced for Maymeeting. Agreed that STAR should fund a couple of SLE days to do needs analysis and develop the offer. Any required training packages after the May meeting The Admin network should provide information into LT re statutory training needs eg who what when… Secondary teachers experience in primary – not formally progressed as yet but aware it has happened informally in some places. Consideration to be given on progressing this further S&L – progressing well updates on plan: Discussed introduction of a step to SLE – ie where schools can come to see good practitioners in their own classroom. IY to progress further the establishment of PST based on the Swaledale example further Consideration to be given to linking career aspirations to training, eg allow appropriate staff to attend networks IY questioned whether we should explore HLTA designation. Work is underway in NYPSTA looking at this. Noted that we will require HT mentors for Long Marston & Sherburn Hungate Peer Reviews – 2 more required after Easter so people involved can complete training and become a lead reviewer. Schools to advise if want to be reviewed first week after Easter Agreed that expectations re peer review in STAR should be built into MOU – eg every school every 2 years etc LT/CP CP/LT HTs/LT CP IY HTs