Supporting NQTs

Carl Smith and Mel Vlaeminke

75^+VAT

HTML on CD-ROM

Aug 05

978 1 84070 520 1

Managing induction
Monitoring, support and assessment
Guidance for individual NQTs
Programme planning
Time-saving tools

An essential contribution to CPD

Every school who appoints newly qualified teachers (NQTs) is now required to provide a formal, assessed induction period, lasting one academic year. Supporting NQTs is an exciting new CD-ROM, which provides:

useful guidance for headteachers appointing NQTs
specific material for induction tutors
advice on how to create and implement an induction programme
effective methods of monitoring, supporting and assessing
key support and guidance for NQTs
a wealth of useful forms, tables and information sheets.

Ideal for managing induction

Supporting NQTs offers guidance on:

appointing a suitable induction tutor
the role and responsibilities of the induction tutor
the professional standards which NQTs are expected to reach during the induction, in relation to QTS
providing the NQT with suitable breadth and quality of experience
the role and responsibilities of the Local Authority
financing the induction programme.

Something for everyone

Supporting NQTs includes essential information on how to:

tailor a programme of monitoring and support to suit individual needs
build on the existing knowledge and skills of the NQT to meet required standards
set appropriate short-, medium- and long-term objectives with the NQT
assess the progress of the NQT and report to the appropriate body
develop timetables to incorporate NQT teaching and training needs
schedule the required professional reviews of progress
conduct the required observations of the NQT's teaching
arrange the three formal assessment meetings
create an action plan to extend the induction period in event of failure
use appeal procedures.

Guidance for your NQTs

Supporting NQTs also provides a wealth of information, guidance and support for newly qualified teachers. Induction tutors can give these essential resources to their charges during each phase of the induction period.

There are activity ideas for training and discussion sessions, covering topics such as:

Classroom management
Teaching and learning
Assessing students
The pastoral role
Citizenship for all
Whole school issues.

All on one CD-ROM

All the material is contained on a single CD-ROM and is simple to access using Web-browser software. Simplicity itself to network, Supporting NQTs comes with a full site and copy licence. All the resources can be viewed/used onscreen or printed out.

Contributors include Jenny Harrison, Roger Knight and Megan Thirlaway.