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Induction for NQT’s-what it means!
 Aims;
 Talk about expectations and legal
framework
 Talk about roles and responsibilities
 Talk about hopes and fears
 Talk about university support
mechanisms
Statutory Induction
 Statutory induction is the bridge
between ITT and a career in teaching.
 The teachers standards will be used to
assess an NQT’s performance at the
end of their induction period
The Induction Process
 The institutions in which induction can be served now
include a PRU and LA maintained children’s centre as
well as LA schools, academies and Free schools.
 A school requiring special measures cannot offer
statutory induction although some exceptions do exist.
The Induction Period
 A qualified teacher cannot be employed as a teacher in a
relevant school in England unless they have satisfactorily
completed an induction period
 There is no set time limit for starting or completing an
induction period
 If an induction period has not been completed then short
term supply work can only be carried out for a maximum of
five years
 There is no legal requirement to complete an induction
period if an NQT intends to work solely in the independent
sector including an academy
The Induction Period
 The induction period is the full time equivalent of one
school year – usually three school terms
 The minimum period of employment that can be
counted towards completion of the induction period is
one term
The Induction Period
• An NQT has only one chance to complete statutory
induction
• An NQT can be in danger of not meeting the
standards in their first and second terms but still
satisfactorily complete their induction period
• An NQT who fails to meet the standards cannot be
employed lawfully as a teacher in a relevant school
Starting Induction
 The HT/Principal must undertake pre-employment
checks before the NQT takes up post
 An NQT must be awarded QTS before undertaking
induction. This must be checked with the Teaching
Agency
 The post must be suitable and enable the NQT to meet
the relevant standards
Starting Induction
An NQT can expect:
• A post which enables them to meet the relevant standards
• A job with reasonable demands (including discipline
problems)
• To teach within the age range and/or subject for which
they were employed
• To regularly teach the same class
• A reduced timetable (in addition to PPA) to enable them
to undertake activities in their induction programme
Starting Induction
An NQT can expect:
• To complete similar planning, teaching and assessment
processes to their school colleagues
• To be provided with appropriate preparation and support
if asked to undertake additional non-teaching
responsibilities
• The support of an Induction Tutor
• A headteacher/principal to make the recommendation
about whether standards have been met
• An Appropriate Body to quality assure the induction
process
Monitoring Support and
Assessment
A personalised programme must be put in place for
the NQT and include:
• Support and guidance from a designated induction
tutor who has the time and experience to carry out
the role effectively
• Observation of the NQT’s teaching and follow-up
discussion
• Regular professional reviews of progress
• NQT’s observation of experienced teachers
Observations of the NQT
 An NQT’s teaching should be observed at intervals
throughout their induction period
 Feedback should be prompt and constructive
 A brief written record should be made which indicates
where any development needs have been identified
Professional Progress Reviews
 The Induction Tutor should review the NQT’s progress
at regular intervals
 Reviews should be informed by evidence of the NQT’s
teaching
 Objectives should be reviewed and revised according
to the Teachers’ Standards and the needs of the NQT
 NQT should record evidence of progress towards
objectives and agreed steps to support them in
meeting their objectives
Formal Assessments
 There should be three formal assessments which
should occur as near to the end of each term as
possible
 Evidence should be drawn from the NQT’s work as a
teacher
 Judgements should relate directly to the relevant
standards – there should be no surprises!
Formal Assessments
 Formal assessment forms should be completed for the
first and second assessments with a clear indication of
whether the NQT is making satisfactory progress
towards meeting the standards
 The final assessment will form the basis of the
Headteacher/Principal’s recommendation to the
Appropriate Body
Formal Assessments
 When forms are complete the NQT should add their
comments
 Forms should be signed by the NQT, Induction Tutor
and Headteacher/Principal
 NQT keeps original form
 Copies sent to the Appropriate Body within ten days –
these may be submitted electronically
Raising Concerns
 An NQT should raise concerns about their induction
programme with their Induction Tutor
 If the matter is not resolved then the NQT may notify
the named contact at the Appropriate Body
 The named contact will then investigate the concerns
Raising Concerns
 If a school has concerns then they must immediately
inform the named contact at the Appropriate Body
 Additional monitoring and support measures must be
put in place immediately
 The NQT must be made aware
Appropriate Body
The AB makes the final decision as to whether or not an
NQT has met the relevant standards, drawing upon the
recommendation of the headteacher/principal
Appropriate Body
Within 20 days of the school’s recommendation the AB
must decide whether the NQT has:
- achieved the standards and so satisfactorily
completed induction
- requires an extension
- failed to satisfactorily complete the
induction
Appropriate Body
When the decision has been made and recorded LA will
e-mail the:
- Headteacher/Principal
- Employer (if different)
- Teaching Agency
Record Keeping
 Forms should be kept for 6 years
 The AB should contact a school if forms are not
received on time
 If an NQT has completed part of their induction in
another institution it is the new school’s responsibility
to obtain copies of forms and check the progress of the
NQT
Record Keeping
 Forms should be kept for 6 years
 The AB should contact a school if forms are not
received on time
 If an NQT has completed part of their induction in
another institution it is the new school’s responsibility
to obtain copies of forms and check the progress of the
NQT
Special Circumstances
Extending the induction period
The AB may/will extend the induction period:
• If the NQT has 30 or more days absence
• If the NQT has a break in their induction which
includes statutory maternity leave
• When there is insufficient evidence on which a
decision can be based
Special Circumstances
Reducing the induction period
The AB has the discretion to reduce the induction
period:
• To one term if the NQT has significant teaching
• By up to 29 days to take account of absence
What Ofsted say….
Quality of leadership in, and management of, the school
Inspectors should consider:
The robustness of performance management and
effectiveness of strategies for improving teaching…..this is
demonstrated through:
- the coherence and effectiveness of the programme of
professional development, and the opportunities provided
for promotion. Particular attention should be given to the
extent to which professional development is based on the
identified needs of staff and the needs of newly qualified
teachers and teachers at an early stage of their career