Evidence a) Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time. b) Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity. c) Set homework and plan other out of class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. d) Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching e) contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) 1 2 3
3: Requires Improvement differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively describe the most common factors which can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low, using some strategies to secure some progress demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of each child plan and adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils, evaluating the effectiveness of particular approaches ensure some progress for children with diverse needs, through approaches to engage and support them 4: Inadequate The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice Targets for the next placement Evidence Notes a) Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements b) Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress. c) Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons. d) Gives pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback. 1
2: Good describe a range of forms of assessment for different purposes assess achievement in subject and curriculum areas accurately much of the time, with growing confidence, including statutory assessment use a of formative, continuous and summative assessment effectively to secure expected progress use a range of relevant data including school progress data, to monitor pupil progress over time maintain accurate records of pupil progress and attainment, which are up to date use relevant data to set targets and inform future planning effectively much of the time use a range of methods to good effect to give pupils regular feedback, both written and oral, contributing to pupils’ progress mark accurately in a way which provides appropriate feedback to the pupils provide a range of opportunities to pupils to respond to the feedback 3: Requires Improvement describe forms of assessment for different purposes with some support, assess achievement in subject and curriculum with accuracy, including statutory assessment use formative, continuous and summative assessment to secure some progress for pupils use some relevant data, including school progress data, to monitor progress over time maintain records of pupil progress and attainment, which are mostly up to date use relevant data to set targets and inform future planning give pupils regular feedback, orally and through marking, to support their progress give pupils opportunities to respond to the feedback 4: Inadequate The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice Targets for the next placement Evidence Notes a) Have rules and routines for behaviour in the classroom, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour in the classroom and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy b) Have high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline, consistently and fairly, with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly c) Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them d) Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority, and acts decisively when necessary
Evidence Notes a) Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school b) Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support c) Deploy support staff effectively d) Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues e) Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well 1 2 3
REFERENCE NOTEPAD (COMPLETED BY UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT TUTOR OR SCHOOL DIRECT MENTOR – DEPENDING ON TRAINING ROUTE) Trainee name Placement school Ages taught Placement grades Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Grade Note: Guidance on who completes this section, when it should be completed and it is sent to, will be sent separately, depending on the trainee’s training route. In all cases this is to be completed using the separate reference notepad file, which will be sent to appropriate staff. (This section is included here for reference.) The person completing this Reference Notepad should add comments, informed by the TDP strengths and targets and the mentor’s and trainee’s feedback when reviewing progress against the standards. This notepad should be completed electronically, as it will be used to assist in initial reference completion. When completed, this notepad is then sent to the trainee. The person who completes this will also be asked to send a second copy to a specified person, following instructions sent separately. The trainee’s personal supervisor uses this notepad and the full TDP, when received, to complete the interim reference. Personal Qualities, Professional Attitudes and Wider Responsibilities Please comment on trainee’s: Personal qualities and professional conduct (part 2) Ability to fulfil professional responsibilities (S8) Professional Practice Please comment on trainee’s ability to: Set high expectations which inspire motivate and challenge pupils (S1) Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils (S2) Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge (S3) Plan and teach well-structured lessons (S4) teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils (S5) Please comment on trainee’s ability to: Make accurate and productive use of assessment (S6) Please comment on trainee’s ability to: Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment (S7) Summary Signature: Date:
Evidence Notes a) Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time. b) Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity. c) Set homework and plan other out of class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. d) Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching e) contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) 1 2 3
3: Requires Improvement differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively describe the most common factors which can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low, using some strategies to secure some progress demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of each child plan and adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of pupils, evaluating the effectiveness of particular approaches ensure some progress for children with diverse needs, through approaches to engage and support them 4: Inadequate The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum of practice Targets for NQT year Evidence Notes a) Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements b) Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress. c) Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons. d) Gives pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback. 1
Standard 8: Fulfil wider professional responsibilities The key factor in judging the quality of teaching over time is the impact on the quality of pupils’ learning and progress 8 a) Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school b) Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support c) Deploy support staff effectively d) Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues e) Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well being The trainee is able to: The trainee is able to: The trainee is able to: The trainee is able to: The trainee is able to: 1: Outstanding be consistently proactive and make a significant positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school consistently develop positive and effective professional relationships consistently draw on advice and support from colleagues be consistent in the effective deployment of support staff to maximise the learning of pupils consistently be proactive in taking responsibility for improving his or her teaching through professional development use the advice and guidance offered by colleagues to secure improvements in practice. consistently communicate effectively with parents and carers learners’ achievements and well-being, using a wide range of approaches 2: Good be proactive and make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school develop positive and effective professional relationships seek advice and support from colleagues whenever necessary effectively deploy support to support the learning of pupils take responsibility for improving his or her teaching through professional development respects and respond to the advice and guidance offered by colleagues, with clear evidence of improvements in practice communicate effectively with parents and carers about learners’ achievements and well-being, using a range of approaches 3: Requires Improvement make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school develop effective professional relationships consult with colleagues sometimes, when it is necessary to gain advice and support deploy support staff to support the learning of pupils take some responsibility for the improvement of his or her teaching respond to the advice and feedback from colleagues, with some evidence of improvements in practice communicate effectively with parents and carers learners’ achievements and well-being 4: Inadequate The trainee is not meeting the minimum of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum level of practice The trainee is not meeting the minimum of practice