1st Sussex ITE Partnership Forum

9th December 2013,2.30-4.30pm Essex 18

and 5.00-7.00pm Fulton 202University 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.

SCHOOL DIRECT SALARIED ROUTE – NCTL contributions

High Priority Other Priority Primary

£19000 £14000 £14000

Money, money, money …PGCE – Payments to follow

end of November and MarchSD – 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) TOTALBiology 10 1 0 11Chemistry 6 4 2 12English 2 8 5 15History 4 9 1 14Mathematics 30 17 6 53MFL 4 20 2 26Music 14 7 0 21Physics 15 5 5 25Primary 15 8 2 25Drama 8 4 0 12Psychology 0 2 0 2Computer Science 0 2 0 2Media 0 1 0 1Combined Science 0 4 3 7Art 0 1 0 1Law 0 0 1 1PE 0 0 1 1Religious education 0 2 0 2Economics 0 2 0 2Geography 6 7 0 13Primary Early years 7 0 0 7TOTALS 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

VERY GOOD/ GOOD(Green)

SATISFACTORY(Amber)

UNSATISFACTORY(Red)

Engagement with children

Communication skills

Level of interest and enthusiasm

Professional values and attitudes

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX PGCE SELECTIONSCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

NAME OF CANDIDATE NAME OF SCHOOL DATEPlease 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.

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 Feb-

Easter), 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 2013-14Chemistry, Physics,

Mathematics, MFL, Computer Science

2 months to 6 months University based or Distance

LearningCan run alongside ITEStrongly recommended

SKE for experienced colleagues

• Free Physics and Chemistry SKE for practicing teachers

• http://www.sussex.ac.uk/education/ite/ske/skeep

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

QTS Award (successful retention and completion)

Employed Quality of Training

DURHAM (1)

Secondary 91 87 85

BRIGHTON(1)

Secondary 84 72 93

CHICHESTER(1)

Secondary 90 94 86

SUSSEX(2) Secondary 86 95 93

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, 4.30-6.30pm

• 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

• Partnership Forum: Wednesdays 12th March & 7th May 4.15-6.15pm

• Annual ITE Partnership Conference, Friday 4th July

• Selection interviews Wednesdays fortnightly. PKfS interviews

• w/b 19th May 2014

• 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 ,5pmRoom 104, Fulton

Past sessions on video capture from:

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/education/ctlr/newsandevents/seminararchive201213

Exit SlipName: School: Contact:

We have …………………. 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): Subject(s):

I (please circle) 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.