Trainee Teachers' Standards Assessment Descriptors: Common Framework 2017/18

Trainee Teachers' Standards Assessment Descriptors: Common Framework 2017/18

TRAINEE TEACHERS` STANDARDS ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTORS: COMMON FR AMEWORK : 2017 2018 Making judgements about trainee attainment Introduction The Common Framework is designed to support the University of Cumbria Partnership in securing accuracy and consistency in the assessment of their trainees. It is written in line with guidance from the NASBTT Training and Assessment Toolkit (2015). It is to be used in conjunction with UoC Partnership SPAR (Student Progress Assessment Record) and TPP (Tracking Pupil Progress) paperwork. The Common Framework is intended to enable all school and university trainers and Cumbria Trainee Teachers to discuss and track progress over time against the Teachers Standards and provide a formal recording mechanism for Cumbria Trainee Teachers progress and the impact of their teaching on pupil progress; The key factor in judging the quality of teaching over time is the impact trainees teaching has on the quality of pupils learning & progress. When assessing the quality of trainees teaching over time reference should be made to the teachers standards in full and the bulleted sub headings should be used to: track trainees progress against the teacher s standards, identify trainees strengths determine areas for additional development, enable the identification of aspects of outstanding practice for good (grade 2) trainees and good practice for trainees who require improvement (grade 3) in order to show that they are exceeding the minimum in aspects of the Teachers standards The standards need to be applied as appropriate to the role and context within which the trainee is practising and they should be assessed against the standards in a way this is consistent with what could reasonably be expected of a trainee teacher prior to the award of QTS and for the stage of their training. Trainees teaching over time should be assessed holistically using professional judgements and focusing on the impact they have on the progress and learning over time of the pupils they teach. Judgements should take into account the context and content of their teaching over sequences of lessons taking into account the full range of evidence. This evidence may include planning, discussions with trainees and pupils, pupils responses in lessons and in their work books, marking and feedback etc. It is essential that all grades and comments regarding trainee progress are aligned with the grade descriptors for the grade being awarded in the "Common Framework". It is essential that all involved in the assessment process, including the trainees, fully understand and can explain how this assessment guidance and criteria are applied to ensure accuracy and consistency. 2

Guidance notes: Reaching a judgement about a teacher trainee s attainment The standards provide a benchmark of the minimum requirements that should be expected of trainees (and teachers). The Standard descriptors should be used formatively by those assessing trainees to identify and monitor achievement and to support progress against the Standards. In practice they may be used to highlight the need for further observations, the focus for tutorials, and the process of target- setting. They will also confirm where a trainee is already demonstrating good and outstanding practice and provide direction to achieve grade 1. The standards descriptors are a central aid in supporting students in their reflection and evaluation of their progress towards gaining QTS. They are to be used by all trainees in a systematic review of feedback, professional dialogue and personal evaluation which informs their understanding of achievement and identifies next steps. They help to place the trainee at the centre of the process. The Standard descriptors, are to be used to assess the outcome grade for the trainee at relevant stages using a best fit approach. However, all descriptors must be graded 3 (minimum expectations) or higher by the conclusion of the training programme for the recommendation of the award of QTS and evidence against the descriptors commensurate with the grade must be provided at each assessed stage. These grades along with identification of strengths and areas for development are recorded at each KAP using the End of placement report. Mentors are also asked to grade the impact that trainees` teaching has on pupils` progress over The expectation is that all trainee teachers should aspire to be at least good by the end of their training The how well does the trainee questions should be used formatively as the basis of discussions related to trainee progress. Guidance for Part two: Personal and Professional Conduct A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The statements in part two of the Standards define the behaviour and attitudes that set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher s career. Much of the evidence for this section will be found in other Standards and evidence specific to this section will be exemplified on a day to day basis. Please note that additional evidence does not need to be collated for this standard. Teachers Standards (2012) Assessment Descriptors for Trainee Teachers 3

Roles and responsibilities at a glance UoC Partnerships should: exercise a duty of care for all of their trainees, their personalised training needs and their well-being; support trainees with respect, being mindful of the stage of their training and how this is impacting on the challenges they might be facing; ensure that trainees are equipped to enjoy the rewards and challenges of the teaching profession and recognising the need to nurture the next generation of committed, resilient, high-quality teachers. Trainees should: understand and take responsibility for the impact of their teaching on pupil progress and learning over time; utilise all aspects of their training, in school, in the centre and in independent study, to support their progress as reflective practitioners alongside their professional development towards becoming outstanding teachers. School-based staff should: provide effective school-based training; support trainees so that they have a positive impact on pupil progress and learning from the outset; identify and address trainees needs to support them in becoming good or outstanding NQTs. Provider staff should: work with all members of the partnership to ensure that all trainees make good or better progress; utilise partnership data to inform training that impacts positively on trainee outcomes and the progress of the pupils they teach 4

University of Cumbria- Assessment of QTS standards for Trainees Trainees progress will be assessed through reviewing the impact of the trainees teaching on pupil progress and learning over time which, in turn, informs trainees ongoing achievement and final attainment. Accurate and consistent judgements of Cumbria Trainee Teachers progress, achievement and final attainment are achieved by the use of the Common Framework (Teachers Standards Assessment Grid) by all trainers/ mentors across the partnership. The grid provides a shared language to discuss and track Cumbria Trainee Teachers progress through their training programme and into their NQT year. The Teachers Standards, Part One (graded 1-4) and the subheadings are set out in the Common Framework (Teachers Standards Assessment Grid). Part Two states that professional and personal conduct is expected to be at least good from the start of the course. Cumbria Trainee Teachers teaching is assessed in relation to: The context and content of their teaching over sequences of lessons. Judgements are not made on individual lessons. The contribution it makes to pupil progress over time (including tracking through class and pupil profiling paperwork); good or better than expected pupil progress = grade 1, at least expected pupil progress = grade 2 The full range of evidence, (including for example, pupils responses in lessons and from their work books; the quality and impact of marking). The bulleted subheadings of the eight Teachers Standards are used to track progress against the Teachers Standards formatively. Aspects where trainees are demonstrating higher level, good level, requires improvement or inadequate elements of their practice are identified. This supports the ongoing cycle of determining strengths and areas for targeting additional development. The Teachers Standards are applied to the context of the school and phase within which a Cumbria Trainee Teacher is practising. Assessment against the Teachers Standards is consistent with what can reasonably be expected of a Trainee Teacher prior to the award of QTS. Assessments are informed by evidenced professional judgements. Judgements need to reflect trainees overall competence. The Common Framework is intended to enable all school and university trainers and Cumbria Trainee Teachers to discuss and track progress over time against the Teachers Standards and provide a formal recording mechanism for Cumbria Trainee Teachers progress and the impact of their teaching on pupil progress. Areas of strength and areas for development are highlighted in order to Identify short-term and longer-term developmental targets. The standards descriptors are a central aid in supporting trainees in their reflection and evaluation of their progress towards gaining QTS. They are used by all trainees in a systematic review of feedback, professional dialogue and personal evaluation which informs their understanding of achievement and identifies next steps. They help to place the trainee at the centre of the process. The Standard descriptors are used to assess the outcome grade for the trainee at phase stages using a best fit approach. However, all descriptors must be graded 3 (minimum expectations) or higher by the conclusion of the training programme for the recommendation of the award of QTS and evidence against the descriptors commensurate with the grade must be provided at each assessed stage. The Student Progress Assessment Record (SPAR) and Professional Portfolio are the key locations for storage of all evidence arising from the progress review and assessment cycle. It is always available for scrutiny by trainers and external moderators. At the end of each placement each standard is graded 1-4 resulting in Key Assessment Points (KAP) grades leading to the setting of clear developmental targets linked to pupil progress with specific actions to support trainee progress. Targets from extending phase placement are aligned to a trainees Career Entry action plan in readiness for their NQT year. The final grade is determined by taking into account the individual grades for each standard (all standards are equally weighted) using a best fit approach; based on the trainees teaching impact on pupil progress. Moderation of trainee outcomes, within and across schools is directly supported by the University Partnership Tutor (UPT), the Partnership Leads and external examiners. 5

The profile of the trainees will develop as follows: By the end of Beginning assessment phase, in the age phase they have taught: it is anticipated that all trainees will meet the minimum level of practice expected; for any trainees struggling to meet the minimum level at this stage, consideration should be given as to whether the UoC cause for concern procedure should be instigated or whether there is mentor/tutor agreement that intensive support and targeted are likely to secure rapid progress to good a significant number of trainees will `Require improvement through intensive and targeted advice and support to move their teaching to good/higher level as their teaching is not yet good and the impact on pupil progress over time is not always as expected. This is likely as they are still at an early stage of their training. Tracking would indicate that they are on a trajectory to be at least good by the end of the programme; for some trainees, much of their teaching over time is good; some is at a higher level; the pupils they teach make at least expected progress over time; they will need targeted advice and support to ensure greater consistency and to move their teaching to a higher level; for a small number of trainees, teaching over time is at a higher level and never less than consistently good; the pupils they teach make good or better than expected progress over time; they will need targeted advice and support to ensure that they maintain this consistency and continue to develop their teaching. By the end of the Developing assessment phase, in the age phase they have taught it is expected that all trainees will meet the minimum level of practice expected; if any trainees are still struggling to meet the minimum level, they should be placed on cause for concern if this has not already been actioned. a small number of trainees may Require improvement through intensive and targeted advice and support to move their teaching to good/higher as their teaching is not yet good and the impact on pupil progress over time is not always as expected. Tracking would indicate that they are on a trajectory to be at least good by the end of the programme; for the majority of trainees, much of their teaching over time is good; some is at a higher level; the pupils they teach make at least expected progress over time; they will need targeted advice and support to ensure greater consistency and to move their teaching to a higher level; for the remainder of trainees, teaching over time is at a higher level and never less than consistently good; the pupils they teach make good or better than expected progress over time; they will need targeted advice and support to ensure that they maintain this consistency and continue to develop their teaching. By the end of the Extending assessment phase, in the age phase they have taught all trainees will exceed the minimum level of practice expected in order to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); none of the trainees should Require improvement. In the exception, intensive and targeted advice and support will be provided to move any grade 3 trainee s teaching to good, including, targets set to support into the NQT year and employing school as required; for some trainees, much of their teaching over time is good; some is at a higher level; the pupils they teach make at least expected progress over time; they will have agreed targets to take into their NQT year which will be forwarded to the employing school; for the majority of trainees, teaching over time is at a higher level and never less than consistently good; the pupils they teach make good or better than expected progress over time; they will have agreed targets and associated advice to ensure that they maintain this consistency and continue to develop the quality of their teaching. Strengths and targets for the NQT year will be forwarded to the employing school or setting. UoC will offer ongoing support as appropriate to the context in which the partnership operates. 6

Assessing trainees: important considerations (NASBTT: Training and Assessment Toolkit (Second Edition, March 2016) A. The key factor in judging the quality of teaching over time is the impact teaching has on the quality of learning of pupils/learners. (ITEIH, Paragraph 125) B. When assessing the quality of primary and secondary trainees teaching over time, reference should be made to the Teachers Standards in full. The bulleted sub-headings should be used to: track progress against the Teachers Standards;* determine areas for additional development;* identify strengths which indicate excellent practice;* enable the identification of aspects of, for example, outstanding practice for Good (grade 2) trainees and good practice for trainees with Requires improvement (grade 3) in order to show that they are exceeding the minimum in aspects of the Teachers Standards. * ITEIH, Paragraph 129, paraphrased. C. The standards need to be applied as appropriate to the role and context within which a trainee or teacher is practising. Providers of initial teacher training (ITT) should assess trainees against the standards in a way that is consistent with what could reasonably be expected of a trainee teacher prior to the award of QTS. (Teachers Standards, Paragraph 6) D. Trainees teaching over time should be assessed holistically focusing on: the impact they have on the progress and learning over time of the pupils for which they are responsible; the context and content of their teaching, over sequences of lessons; the quality of teaching must be judged in terms of attainment in relation to the relevant Teachers Standards and not on individual lessons. When making judgements, the full range of evidence should be utilised, including planning, discussions with trainees and pupils, pupils responses in lessons and in their work books, the quality and impact of trainees marking and feedback, trainees assessment and planning records and evidence of their own and their pupils progress and learning over E. Assessment must be informed by evidenced, professional judgements which are accurate and rigorous. Judgements need to be based on the quality of the trainees teaching overall and reflect their impact on pupil progress and learning over F. It is essential that all grades, comments (regarding trainee and pupil progress and learning) and targets are aligned with the grade descriptors for the grade being awarded. G. All trainees must be prepared in accordance with C2.2 of the ITT criteria supporting advice, June 2015: Training must enable trainees to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to teach within the phase [and full ability range] for which they are training. 7

Guidance for the weekly meetings: reviewing progress and assessment On a weekly basis whilst in school, trainees must have a formal weekly review meeting with their mentor and, as appropriate, their partnership tutor during QA visits. This will feature discussion about the trainees and pupils well-being and be a celebration of successes and classroom highlights based on fostering pupil curiosity and the love of learning. Trainees must bring evidence of their progress and the progress and learning of the pupils they teach for discussion and appraisal. The following need to be considered when evaluating the quality of trainees teaching over time and its impact: the context and content of the sessions/lessons; where they fit within a sequence of lessons; the contribution of trainees teaching to the learning of the pupils and the progress they make over time: good or better than expected pupil progress =grade 1, at least expected pupil progress = grade 2; observations of pupils, pupils responses in lessons and pupils workbooks, with particular reference to the quality and impact of the trainees marking, the trainees assessment records and annotated planning; trainees strengths against the Teachers Standards and sub-headings of the Teachers Standards and how they can improve. It is critical to avoid an atomistic approach; initial discussions should focus on the quality of the trainees teaching and its impact on pupils progress and learning over time and the aspects of the trainees teaching which support this or need to be developed further. This can then be mapped to the Teachers Standards. Each weekly meeting should also include: monitoring of impact and progress; reviewing and agreeing appropriately challenging short and longer term developmental targets, along with agreeing and recording what needs to be done by the trainee and others to enable him/her to achieve his/her targets. Targets need to be fit for purpose, have a Standards focus and, as appropriate, be subject-specific. Targets should be written using the language of the Standards and grade descriptors; identifying evidence of progress; agreeing and recording related training and actions; agreeing and recording the impact of the training on the trainees teaching and, consequently, on pupil progress and learning over 8

Inadequate (4) Trainee Requires Improvement (3) expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) expectations for QTS at a High level (1) The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. They are to be deemed as a CFC in these standards. Pupils make no (or little) progress over The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Trainees would be targeted to move to good or better outcomes in these standards. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time It is vital that a student is considered as a training teacher when using this framework. They are not yet fully qualified teachers. The standards need to be applied as appropriate to the role and context within which the trainee is practising and they should be assessed against the standards in a way that is consistent with what could reasonably be expected of a trainee teacher prior to the award of QTS and for the stage of their training. 9

S1 Standard Prompts The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. Pupils make no (or little) progress over Inadequate (4) The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. Trainee Requires Improvement (3) The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time expectations for QTS at a High level (1) S1: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils a) Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect. b) Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions. c) Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. Is unable to establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils. Is unable to set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions. Is unable to demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. Is able to establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect; some of the Some of the time, is able to set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions. Is able to demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. (some of the time) Uses a range of strategies to establish a safe environment which, much of the time, is stimulating and rooted in mutual respect. Consistently uses innovative strategies to establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect, which motivates and inspires pupils to learn and enjoy the subject. Sets goals that stretch, challenge and motivate Consistently sets goals that stretch, challenge pupils. and motivate pupils. Much of the time uses strategies to support the uses effective strategies to support the learning and progress of underperforming learning and progress of underperforming groups. groups. Much of the time demonstrates and models the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. Consistently and effectively demonstrates and models the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils. 10

S1: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils How well does the trainee: Establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive professional relationships with pupils? Help learners to show respect and sensitivity in their relationships with one another and the teacher? Demonstrate a purposeful and safe atmosphere characterised by respect and cooperation? Succeed in teaching learners to co-operate, to collaborate and listen to others? Plan work at a suitably high level for age and ability and to external benchmarks such as NC level descriptors that stretch and challenge all pupils? Maintain high expectations and personalise the learning taking account a range of diverse needs through an inclusive approach? Understand and demonstrate the values and attitudes that they expect from pupils, respect for others, positive attitude towards learning, care for the environment and social responsibility? Resolve conflicts and individual learner s problems sensitively to protect their selfesteem? Establish high expectation for learner s behaviour? Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of all pupils and minority groups? Evidence for this standard may be demonstrated by: Planning documentation Clear classroom risks, resources and routines identified Resources planned to engage and stimulate sensitive the needs of pupils Activities planned that are challenging and engaging for all pupils Reflective Documents Evaluations reflect upon the learning environment Evaluations identify different progress between pupils and groups of pupils Lesson observations from mentors and tutors Health and safety risks communicated to pupils Pupils aware of tasks and on task Expectations made clear to pupils Trainee is courteous to all pupils and demonstrates enthusiasm Trainee challenges inappropriate behaviour including sexist, racist, homophobic or other inappropriate personal comments Pupil assessment records Assessment is undertaken regularly and pupil progress monitored in order plan future learning Include appropriate targets in pupil books 11

S2 Standard Prompts a) Be accountable for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes. The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. Pupils make no (or little) progress over Inadequate (4) Is unable to take accountability for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes. The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. Trainee Requires Improvement (3) Is able to take accountability for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes; some of the Aware of school policy and practice and is broadly in line with this. Beginning to annotate Lesson plans identifying pupil progress and outcomes. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) Is accountable for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes. Follows school policy and practice. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time expectations for QTS at a High level (1) Is consistently accountable for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes. Fully understands and is able to model schoollevel policy and practice and guide other professional colleagues such as teaching assistants. Provides extensive, varied examples of how sustained progression for all groups of learners has been secured. Contributing to comprehensive pupil teaching system. S2: Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils b) Plan teaching to build on pupils capabilities and prior knowledge. c) Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs. Is unable to demonstrate an awareness of pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge, and is unable to plan teaching to build on these. Is unable to guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs. Some of the time aware of pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plans teaching to build on these. Some of the time uses previous planning to inform next steps. Is able to guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs, some of the time Has a good understanding of the pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge. Assess pupils achievement and plan and teach lessons that enable pupils, including Has a detailed understanding of the pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge. Learning plans how: Plan do review cycle. those who are disabled and those who have demonstrate through their planning and teaching special educational needs, to make at least that their pupils, including those who are disabled expected progress. and those who have special educational needs, make good progress. Plans are annotated to support progression for all learners. Pupils are offered intervention and Pupils are consistently offered high quality feedback which, much of the time, enables intervention and feedback which enables them to them to identify the progress they have identify the progress they have made and made and understand what they need to do understand what they need to do to improve. to improve. d) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching. Is unable to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching Is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching, some of the Much of the time makes good use of Pupils consistently and effectively able to use knowledge and understanding of how pupils knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn learn to inform their teaching. to improve their teaching. Able to use well targeted interventions to facilitate learning for all groups. e) Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Is unable to encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Some of the time is able to encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. 12 Much of the time encourages pupils, to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to work and study by setting expectations. Consistently and effectively encourages pupils, by setting specific high expectations, to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to work and study.

S2: Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils How well does the trainee: Have a secure understanding of how learners learn? Take account of prior learning in planning and teaching? Construct and scaffold learning and analyse learner s progress and make accurate assessments of their learning and achievements? Monitor and assess progress and give feedback so that all pupils make good progress in their learning? Plan for continuity and progression across the key stage(s) building on pupils prior knowledge and attainment? Devise opportunities for individuals, groups and whole classes to recall, review and draw conclusions about what they have achieved and guide and support them in what they need to do next to improve? Encourage pupils to take pride in their work and achievements? Engage learners in setting objectives for the development of their own learning and development? Evidence for this standard may be demonstrated by: Planning documentation Assessment data is used to inform planning Planning of high order and diagnostic questions Linking learning sequences Lesson planning takes account of wider objectives linked to social and personal skills Lesson plans promote independent and collaborative working Structure of lesson that reflects the needs of pupils and their learning e.g. appropriate pace and resources Reflective Documents Evaluations identify future learning targets Awareness of social, emotional, cultural and linguistic factors that influence pupil performance Lesson observations from mentors and tutors Observation identifies clear introduction and sequences of learning Questioning builds on answers and pupils asked to build upon and reflect upon their answers Effective use of plenaries to reflect upon learning Pupils are attentive at the start of episodes of learning Opportunities built into lessons to celebrate success Pupil assessment records Summative and formative assessment is undertaken regularly Record keeping is up to date and used formatively Constructive verbal and written feedback provided to pupils Building in opportunities for pupils to reflect upon their progress and identify areas for development 13

The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. Pupils make no (or little) progress over The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time S3 Standard Prompts a) Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings Inadequate (4) Trainee Requires Improvement (3) expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) Does not have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, does not foster and maintain pupils interest in the subject, and does not address misunderstandings. Has a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas. Some of the time fosters and maintains pupils interest in the subject, and addresses misunderstandings. Teach well, demonstrating: - good subject and curriculum knowledge; - phase expertise. Works within the current and new curriculum arrangements. expectations for QTS at a High Level (1) Consistently teach exceptionally well, demonstrating: - strong subject and curriculum knowledge; - phase expertise. Is confident to work within the current and new curriculum. S3: Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge b) Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship c) Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher s specialist subject d) If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics e) If teaching early mathematics, d e m o n s t r a t e a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies. * Early is frequently replaced by Primary Is unable to demonstrate a critical Demonstrates, some of the time, a critical understanding of developments in the subject understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and does not promote the and curriculum areas, and promotes the value value of scholarship. of scholarship. Is unable to demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher s specialist subject. Is unable to, if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics. Is unable to, if teaching early* mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies. Is able to demonstrate a basic understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher s specialist subject. Is able to, if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics. Is able to, if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies. 14 Much of the time demonstrates the ability to address misunderstandings and maintain pupils interest. Demonstrates, much of the time, critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas. Much of the time promotes the value of scholarship. Demonstrates a good understanding of how to develop the reading, writing, communication skills of the pupils they teach. Much of their teaching demonstrates an understanding of and takes responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher s specialist subject. Trainee can teach early reading, systematic synthetic phonics, communication and language development with increasing confidence and competence so that pupils make at least expected progress. Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of systematic synthetic phonics in the teaching of early reading. Trainee can teach primary mathematics with increasing confidence and competence so that pupils make at least expected progress. Demonstrates a good understanding of strategies for the teaching of early mathematics. Demonstrates the ability to address misunderstandings and maintain pupils interest in the subject by delivering engaging teaching episodes, ensuring progression is made by all learners. Effectively demonstrates consistent and critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas. Consistently and effectively promotes the value of scholarship. Consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to teach reading, writing, communication effectively to enhance the progress of pupils they teach. Consistently demonstrates an understanding of and takes responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher s specialist. Trainee can teach early reading, systematic synthetic phonics, communication and language development confidently and competently so that pupils make good or better than expected progress. Consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of the role of systematic synthetic phonics in the teaching of early reading. Trainee can teach primary mathematics confidently and competently so that pupils make good or better than expected progress. Consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of appropriate teaching strategies for the teaching of early mathematics.

S3: Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge How well does the trainee: Have secure pedagogical and subject/phase related knowledge and understanding? Have knowledge of recent NC frameworks and developments including national strategies and initiatives and critically evaluate and reflect upon the use of these? Plan and set subject/phase related targets for individuals and groups of learners? Break down ideas and concepts and sequence them logically to support the development of learners knowledge and understanding? Answer learners questions confidently and accurately? Construct and scaffold learning, know when to make effective interventions and respond to learners common misconceptions and mistakes? Support learners in using and developing literacy, numeracy and ICT skills in their subjectarea/phase? Demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of early reading, and SSP and use a range of strategies for the teaching of early reading and SSP and critically evaluate and reflect upon these? Demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of early mathematics and use a range of strategies for the teaching of early mathematics and critically evaluate and reflect upon these? Evidence for this standard may be demonstrated by: Planning documentation Subject knowledge, key concepts and principles identified Lesson plans, schemes of work and resources providing examples of how pupil literacy is being developed Differentiated resources planned and utilised Lesson observations from mentors and tutors Demonstration of clear subject knowledge and the ability to develop pupil understanding Use of guided reading and development of appropriate subject specific vocabulary Questioning builds on answers and pupils asked to build upon and reflect upon their answers Pupil assessment records Assessment includes language and literacy learning Summative, formative and diagnostic assessment of pupil understanding Additional evidence Subject knowledge audits Assignments 15

S4 Standard Prompts The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. Pupils make no (or little) progress over Inadequate (4) The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. Trainee Requires Improvement (3) The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time expectations for QTS at a High level (1) a) Impart knowledge and develop under-standing through effective use of lesson Is unable to impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson Is able to impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time some of the Much of the time imparts knowledge and develops understanding through using lesson time to good effect. Consistently and effectively imparts knowledge and develops understanding through using lesson time to great effect. S4: Plan and Teach well-structured Lessons b) Promote a love of learning and children s intellectual curiosity. c) Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. d) Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching e) Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject areas. Is unable to promote a love of learning and children s intellectual curiosity. Is unable to set homework and plan other outof-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. Is unable to reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching Is unable to contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s). Some of the time, is able to promote a love of learning and children s intellectual curiosity. Much of the time promotes a love of Consistently and effectively promotes a love of learning and children s intellectual curiosity. learning and children s intellectual curiosity. Interactions are carefully planned to allow learners to develop and apply knowledge, skills, understanding, interests and enthusiasm to a range of situations Some of the time, is able to set homework and Much of the time plans differentiated plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate homework/out-of-class activities that and extend the knowledge and understanding consolidates and extends existing pupils have acquired. knowledge and understanding. Is able to reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching Is systematically able to reflect in order to improve their practice. Is able to judge the effectiveness of their lessons and impact on all groups of pupils. Is reflective in discussion with colleagues, accepts and acts upon advice and support Takes risks when making learning interesting. Pupils see the relevance of their learning and this stimulates their intellectual curiosity. Consistently and effectively plans differentiated, purposeful homework/out-of-class activities that consolidates and extends existing knowledge and understanding. Is systematically and critically reflective in analysing, evaluating and improving their practice (paraphrased). Is able to accurately judge the effectiveness of their lessons and impact on all groups of pupils. Acts upon advice and guidance to develop their professional mentor. Is able to contribute to the design and Makes good contributions to the design and Consistently makes effective contributions to the provision of an engaging curriculum within the provision of an engaging curriculum within design and provision of an engaging curriculum relevant subject area(s). the relevant subject area(s). Collaborates with colleagues. within the relevant subject area(s). 16

S4: Plan and Teach well-structured Lessons How well does the trainee: Select and adapt teaching styles and strategies to suit the stage of the lesson, and the learning of individuals, groups and whole classes as appropriate? Manage the timing and pace of lessons, intervene effectively and change direction and the shift in emphasis to support learning? Use a variety of imaginative resources and innovative learning activities that interest and challenge pupils learning and put this into the context of the real world? Design homework and out of class work that takes account of learners attainment, needs and interest that can be completed independently or with appropriate support? Use the feedback from more experiences colleagues and the experience of observing others to identify ways of improving their practice? Seek opportunities to engage in collaborative planning and teaching? Understand the need to consider the role of parents and carers in supporting learners with homework? Know about the appropriate arrangements and risk assessments required for out of class activities? Evidence for this standard may be demonstrated by: Planning documentation Plans which show challenging learning objectives based upon prior learning Planning shows differentiation and effective use of time Homework that is suitably challenging and engaging Planning that demonstrates an understanding of school, national curriculum, examination r e q u i r e m e n t s Lesson planning takes account of wider objectives linked to social and personal skills Documentation supporting out of class learning Lesson plans promote independent and collaborative working Evidence in lesson plans of appropriate use of time Lesson plans are amended in light of evaluation and reflection Evidence of planning for additional adults role in furthering pupil learning Reflective Documents Accurate evaluations consistent with colleague s judgements Reflection activities that actively seeks to improve practice Evaluations and reflections that have led to improvements Lesson observations from mentors and tutors Observation identifies enthusiasm for teaching Observations of out of class activities Lessons utilising appropriate teaching and learning strategies Teaching demonstrates well-judged interventions which seem to develop pupils understanding Teaching which promotes pupils love of learning and stimulates intellectual curiosity. Pupil assessment records Assessment of homework consistent with subject/ school policy Appropriate and timely feedback to learners 17

S5: Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils S5 Standard Prompts a) Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively b) Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils ability to learn, and how best to overcome these. The trainee cannot carry out or exemplify the standard. Pupils make no (or little) progress over Inadequate (4) Does not know when and how to differentiate appropriately. Does not have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils ability to learn, and how best to overcome these. c) Demonstrate an Is unable to demonstrate an awareness of the awareness of the physical, physical, social and intellectual development of social and intellectual children, and does not know how to adapt development of children, teaching to support pupils education at and know how to adapt different stages of development. teaching to support pupils education at different stages of development d) Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. Does not have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and is not able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. The trainee shows an ability to carry out or exemplify the standard; but not always consistently. Pupils do make progress over time; but not always as expected. Trainee Requires Improvement (3) Some of the time, knows when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively. Has an understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils ability to learn, and how best to overcome these. Some of the time, is able to demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and knows how to adapt teaching to support pupils education at different stages of development. Some of the time, has a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and is able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard most of the Sometimes teaching is judged as better/ higher than good. Pupils make expected progress over expectations for QTS at a Good level (2) Much of the time differentiates appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively. understand how to challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low and use strategies to support underperforming groups. Respects and accommodates individual differences between pupils and has a good understanding of a range of factors that can inhibit pupils ability to learn and adapts teaching well to help overcome these. Has a good level of understanding of the challenges and opportunities of teaching in a diverse society. The trainee can carry out or exemplify the standard consistently. Pupils make good (or better) progress over time expectations for QTS at a high level (1) Consistently and effectively differentiates appropriately using timely approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively. Understand the causes of low achievement; challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low; and use effective strategies to support underperforming groups. Respects and accommodates individual differences between pupils and has a very good understanding of a range of factors that inhibit pupils ability to learn and adapts teaching very well to help overcome these. Has a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities of teaching in a diverse society. Demonstrates an awareness of the physical, Consistently and effectively demonstrates clear social and intellectual development of pupils awareness of the physical, social and intellectual and, much of the time, adapts teaching to development of children, and effectively adapts support pupils education at different stages of teaching to support pupils education at development. different stages of development. Much of the time evaluates and adapts teaching to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs, high ability (including Gifted and Talented), English as an additional language, disabilities and pupils eligible for the pupil premium (including Free School Meals). understand how to challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low and use strategies to support underperforming groups. Much of the time uses and evaluates distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support pupils. Consistently and effectively evaluates and adapts teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, high ability (including Gifted and Talented), English as an additional language, disabilities and pupils eligible for the pupil premium (including Free School Meals). Challenge and motivate pupils where attainment is low; and use effective strategies to support underperforming groups. Consistently and effectively uses and evaluates distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support pupils. 18