Appraisal 2012-13

Appraisal and Union Action

This afternoon about the process

Extraordinary staff meeting for teachers next Wednesday (3.20pm) to look at how we move forward w.r.t. union action.

New Regulations came into being September 2012Renaming-Performance Management -Appraisal

DfE Model Policy was a joint one for Appraisal and Capability

Ribblesdale/Lancashire separated the two

Many similarities to PM

Differences Performance will be assessed against the revised

TEACHERS’ STANDARDS (2012 teachers standards , Post Threshold Standards 2011 and Leadership Standards 2011)

These standards set a benchmark against which performance is assessed.

To be used to set objectives/targets for future performance-no limit on number but minimum of three for Ribblesdale

Schools will be able to decide how much observation is necessary-NUT/NASUWT national action aimed at limiting to 3hrs of any form of observation

Differences

Review period dates are not specified

The regulations have been simplified - are less prescriptive (removal of the time limits for recording of plans)

OfSTED will track objectives to CPD provision

OfSTED can triangulate their observations to performance assessed in appraisal reviews-have stated they will look at quality of teaching and pay progression??? How??

The appraisal process

Period runs for 12 months (11 months for 1st cycle)

The head teacher needs to ensure all other teachers are appraised and ensures consistency of standards

The objectives and performance need to link with improving educational provision

The teacher should be informed of the standards their performance will be assessed against Teachers’ Standards. Post Threshold Standards or Leadership Standards

Moderation/quality assurance process should take place to ensure objectives consistent across teachers with similar roles/levels of experience

Objectives should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound

Example 1 of objectiveHere is a poor example….

To use ICT more as part of your lessons

Example 2 of objectiveBy July 2013, use 3 different forms of ICT in your schemes of work in your subject area for key stage 3 lessons, demonstrated through planning, delivery and work sampling

Specific States what the teacher is required to do eg to use 3 different forms of ICT in schemes of work for their subject area for key stage 3 lesson

Measurable States how you will know if you have achieved it (you will be able to check their planning, what they have delivered (through observation) and in work sampling

Achievable Gives teacher the opportunity to develop the work and within subject area

Realistic The teacher is able to achieve this as has the time to do it

Time-bound To be achieved by July 2013

Getting the most out of appraisal

Reviewing performance involves:

Setting objectives correctly

Observation

Development and support

Feedback

No surprises!

Ongoing dialogue – don’t leave it to the final

assessment

The annual assessment

The appraisal report will include:

Teacher’s objectives

Assessment of performance against objectives and teachers’ standards

Assessment of teacher’s development needs and any action

Recommendation on pay (where relevant)-UPS & Leadership Spine

Timeframe All reviews for 2011-12 should be completed by 26th October

and with line managers (forward copies to Charlotte). This will be the last time this documentation is used

November 12th new online forms for appraisal go live

Friday November 30th all new targets are set via online system

October 2013 targets reviewed and new ones entered onto system.

Questions?