West Midlands Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training
Co-ordinators’ Meeting
Friday 5 September 2008, 10.30am
University House, University of Warwick
Attendees:
1.
Fergus McKay (Chair)
Susan Martin
Lucy Moss (Secretary)
Penny Ottewill
Louise Jones
Jean Garner
Kim Cook
Peter Byrd
Jayne Hedges
Anne Schofield
Elaine Goodall
Margaret Hunter
Susie Knight
Jill Hardman
Mike Smith
Vron Leslie
Introductions and Apologies
The Chair asked each attendee to introduce themselves. Apologies were received
from Mary Whitehouse.
2.
WMCETT Website Update
LM reminded all about Sector News, updated by David Grayson weekly, and how to
book equipment and resources via the website.
LM will be developing the resources part of the website over the next few months,
with the help of Vron and David.
LM also reminded everyone about the lack of content on the Priority Areas part of the
website.
Action: All PACs to supply content
FM reiterated the importance of the Activity Log for the sustainability of the CETT
after 2010 and requested that it is completed online at least once a month for
reporting purposes.
3.
Cross-CETT Conference
The conference is being held on Friday 26 September and the Chair asked all the
WMCETT team to publicise it when communicating with contacts.
Action: All to promote conference
4.
Project Manager Update
(i) Immigration Rules
SM explained the University of Warwick’s interpretation of the Home Office rules on
employment paperwork. SM reiterated the need to ensure that if we are intending to
pay someone through the University payroll, their identification documents must be
checked prior to any work commencing and the appropriate forms completed.
(ii) New activities
SM asked to be kept aware of any new activities going on under the WMCETT
banner, especially with the changes to the immigration paperwork.
(iii) Fee claims
A ‘model’ fee claim was handed out for information.
(iv) Charity train ticket line
SM explained the system to get discounted train tickets. They can be ordered through
Brenda Wilson in CLL up to a few days in advance of the journey. A University of
Warwick ID card is required.
(v) Public relations for CETTS
SM attended PR training with Blue Rubicon, and will keep colleagues informed of any
useful outcomes.
5.
Teacher Educator Initiative
FM outlined the purpose of this initiative, and detailed the role that Vron would be
undertaking. The initiative has been positively received in colleges and an update will
be provided at the next meeting.
6.
College Roadshows
The roadshows will provide an opportunity for colleges to exchange information about
current issues, such as new TTQs. IfL are very keen to come on board with this. It is
planneded that we will go out to 10 institutions by the end of March.
7.
Mentoring Project
A pilot of the mentoring award is starting on 15 September at NEW College, finishing
in June 2009. A group of 11 teacher educators will be participating on this 30 hour/10
credit course.
8.
WMCETT Strategy and the Way Forward
Forthcoming plans from each of the Priority Areas were discussed.
9.
Date, time and location of next meeting
The next meeting will be on Friday 28 November at 10.30am, Venue TBC.
10.
AOB
SM mentioned that another newsletter is proposed for December. She reminded
everybody that photos and articles are needed, and that these can be sent in to Lucy
anytime, not just as the deadline approaches. The final date for submission for the
next newsletter is Monday 3 November.
WMCETT pens are now available for large promotional events. Please let Lucy know
if you are involved in an event which will reach an appropriate audience. Please also
remember that we have newsletters and folders for marketing purposes.