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Sussex ITE Partnership Forum
9th December 2013,
2.30-4.30pm Essex 18
and 5.00-7.00pm Fulton 202
University of Sussex
Objectives
• Review latest updates and developments in
Initial Teacher Education across the Sussex
Partnership including selection for 2014-15.
• Reflect upon successes of 2012-13 and
evaluate 2013-14 so far (Evaluate induction,
student progress, SD, monitoring & reporting
procedures, school-based training)
• Consider how to achieve our improvement
priorities for 2013-14.
UPDATES
Schools Direct Salaried finances 14-15
• Schools receive training grant
• £19k (for Physics, Maths, Computing, Chemistry,
MFL)
• £14k(for English, History, Biology, Geography,
Music,D&T)
• DfE pay to Lead school via LEA. Lead school
distributes to partnership.
• School pays University £3k for training to QTS.
• SD Salaried trainee can opt into PGCE(PP) by
paying for M level assessment of assignments.
SD Training finances 14-15
• Student receives loan of £9k for course fees.
• Student pays University £9k with loan.
• University pays lead school £3k for school
based training and uses £6k for training,
validation of QTS and PGCE (subject) award.
Annex A - Bursaries & Scholarships 2014/15 Table
ITT Subject/Phase
Training
Bursary
2014/15
Other
Primary
Priority
Physics,
Computing Chemistry Languages
Maths
Maths
Secondary,
Specialists
Primary2
Scholarship £25,000
£25,000
£25,000
-
-
-
First
£20,000
£20,000
£20,000
£20,000
£9,000
£11,000
2:1
£20,000
£20,000
£15,000
£15,000
£4,000
£11,000
2:2
£15,000
£15,000
£12,000
£12,000
£0
£6,000
Other1
£9,000
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
Notes:
1. Trainee teachers in maths and physics with a relevant degree and at least a B at A level in maths or
physics (or equivalent) will be eligible for a bursary of £9,000. Trainees will not be entitled to this bursary
if they are also entitled to a higher bursary based on degree class.
2. Other priority secondary includes English, history, biology, geography, music, and design and
technology.
SCHOOL DIRECT SALARIED ROUTE – NCTL contributions
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information and interesting stories. We try and answer as many questions as we can.
High Priority
Other Priority
Primary
£19000
£14000
£14000
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encourage debate on key issues like adoption and behaviour. We post blogs from people in education
and share pictures and posts from schools, nurseries and partners.
Money, money, money …
PGCE – Payments to follow
end of November and March
SD – Payments to follow End
of November, March and
May
Supply cover for university
attendance increased from
£150 to £200
Update:The Allocations Challenge
Study our allocations for
2014.
What are the key
opportunities?
What are the risks or
problems?
Are there any priorities
for the wider
partnership?
PGCE SD
SD(S) TOTAL
Biology
10
1
0
11
Chemistry
6
4
2
12
English
2
8
5
15
History
4
9
1
14
Mathematics
30
17
6
53
MFL
4
20
2
26
Music
14
7
0
21
Physics
15
5
5
25
Primary
15
8
2
25
Drama
8
4
0
12
Psychology
0
2
0
2
Computer Science
0
2
0
2
Media
0
1
0
1
Combined Science
0
4
3
7
Art
0
1
0
1
Law
0
0
1
1
PE
0
0
1
1
Religious education
0
2
0
2
Economics
0
2
0
2
Geography
6
7
0
13
Primary Early years
7
0
0
7
TOTALS
121
99
26
246
Recruitment and Selection
• UCAS ITT – candidates have three
simultaneous choices
• University selection days every two weeks
• Written tasks, presentation, group interviews,
follow up interviews as required.
• Followed by school based interview for SD;
half day school trial for core PGCE (£20 each)
• University partnership quality assurance –
visits and moderation
Recruitment and Selection
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX PGCE SELECTION
SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT
NAME OF CANDIDATE
NAME OF SCHOOL
DATE
Please provide a summative assessment of the candidate by ticking the relevant box.
If you have any concerns (i.e. red) about the admission of this candidate to the PGCE please explain.
VERY GOOD/
GOOD
(Green)
SATISFACTORY
(Amber)
UNSATISFACTORY
(Red)
Engagement with children
Communication skills
Level of interest and enthusiasm
Professional values and attitudes
If you have any concerns (i.e. red) about the admission of this candidate to the PGCE please explain.
YOUR NAME AND ROLE
SIGNATURE
DATE
CS2: School based research
• Optional module (30 credits; free to
PGCE/SD).
• Small scale classroom research project in 2nd
placement.
• Topic of interest to student and school.
• Assessed by presentation at student research
conference, 30th May. School based colleagues
welcome to attend.
SEND Specialist strand
• Up to 15 applicants deemed good or better.
• 2nd placement in special school (24 FebEaster), returning to fist placement for
summer term (=SD model).
• PGCE school PTs to be approached.
Moderation of Professional Practice 1
• PTs to moderate: visit/ co-observe in another
partner school before end of January.
• Cover paid (£100 per half day)
• Advanced Mentoring Certificate criteria
• Expressions of interest please.
The Subject Knowledge
Enhancement Challenge
SKE available for 2013-14
Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, MFL,
Computer Science
2 months to 6 months
University based or Distance
Learning
Can run alongside ITE
Strongly recommended
SKE for experienced colleagues
• Free Physics and Chemistry SKE for practicing
teachers
• http://www.sussex.ac.uk/education/ite/ske/sk
eep
REVIEW
Strengths from our Self Review
• The Quality of our trainees:
• Strong selection. 94% met or exceeded initial target
grades.
• Over 75% of trainees entered with 2.1 or above.
• By the end of training 95% PGCE and 100% GTP were
graded 1 or 2 in June 2013 (up from 90% in June 2012).
• The class of June 2013 is highly employable:
• 95% of 11-18, 100% primary and 100% GTP are now
employed teachers.
• Highest ever % graduating with M level PGCE. From
2013-14, ALL PGCE graduates will be M level.
What are our strengths, weaknesses
and challenges?NQT Survey
DURHAM
(1)
BRIGHTON
(1)
CHICHESTER
(1)
SUSSEX(2)
Quality of
Training
Secondary
QTS Award Employed
(successful
retention
and
completion)
91
87
Secondary
84
72
93
Secondary
90
94
86
Secondary
86
95
93
85
Two Stars and any Wishes?
•
•
•
•
Induction: University and in your school
Student progress so far
SD/ SD Salaried
Partnership Monitoring & reporting
procedures
• Partnership school-based training
PARTNERSHIP
IMPROVEMENT
PRIORITIES?
Partnership Improvement Priorities
• Retention: From 86% in 2012-13 to 90%+
(Physics, Maths & MFL as target areas).
Developing trainees’ experience, skill and
confidence with:
• Assessment (summative & formative)
• Working with pupils from BME and/or EAL
backgrounds.
• The use of ICT in the classroom.
Preparing trainees to work with the 2014 National
Curriculum.
Good Practice to Achieve Priorities?
• What do you do/ think could be done to
develop each priority?
• Are there any faults in our systems?
Partnership Opportunities…
•
Mentor Training: Progression & Assessment,
Wednesday 22nd January 2014 1-4pm, 4.306.30pm
•
Centre for Teaching & Learning Research
•
Moving towards inclusive education: Can
inclusive research help?
Professor Melanie Nind, Education School,
University of Southampton
Monday 3rd March 2014 ,5pm
Room 104, Fulton
•
Everything you ever wanted to know about
phonics(for secondary schools) Tuesday 28th
January 2014, 4.30pm Jubilee 115
•
Paul Ginnis Active Learning workshops,
Friday 7th February 2014 am and pm
Past sessions on video capture from:
•
Partnership Forum: Wednesdays 12th March
& 7th May 4.15-6.15pm
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/education/ctlr/newsand
events/seminararchive201213
•
Annual ITE Partnership Conference, Friday 4th
July
•
Selection interviews Wednesdays fortnightly.
PKfS interviews
w/b 19th May 2014
•
Exit Slip
Name:
School:
We have ………………….
Contact:
Sussex NQTs and
………………..
Sussex RQTs
Overall most of them are making (please circle):
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Limited
Progress.
Tick here if we can
we help?
If Ofsted were to visit for an inspection I would recommend them observing:
Name(s):
I (please circle)
Subject(s):
Would
Would Not
be prepared to offer a brief (3 paragraphs) impact
study explaining how engagement in the Sussex
ITE partnership has benefited our school & pupils.