setting a layer above small groups of mentors to increase AC/MG support, perhaps using this year’s mentors. AC/MG to consider need and action accordingly. Suggestion that perhaps we should start thinking about assisted places,travel grants very dependent on available – funds and would need careful consideration and strict rules Question was raised as to whether or not the contrasting placement be in KS3. It was not believed this was LT possible but would be checked MS/MW expressed an interest in STAR TSA doing ITT for secondaries as they sometimes find it difficult to recruit. Agreed that AC/LT would explore possibilities with MS/MW AC/LT/MS/MW MS & MW to advise placements/subjects by May MS/MW Meeting agreed it would be good to offer Interview practice for current delegates - FP agreed to support as would not be involved in recruiting NQTs for September MG/FP Question asked are we breaking even? LT to assess – finances and report back. Currently cutting cloth to match LT funding. LT time not being charged to ITT Agreed it would be good to know number and type of teachers across the alliance appointed in each year LT to – LT collate facts from schools HTs agreed that STAR School Direct trainees should get an interview for vacancies within STAR. This will help make our offer more attractive. Ultimately, the success of our scheme HTs will be largely measure by the success of our trainees in getting roles at the end of the scheme. Schools to advise LT of vacancies (not just NQTS) so she can advise trainees as appropriate and advertise on STAR website IY reminded HTs of previously agreed process of having STAR Pot of applicants interviewed, not appointed on day but still strong candidate IY to circulate to LT. IY – CPD progressing well – updates on plan: New networks set up since last meeting include Science, NQTs, TA & SENDco Next NQT Network will be 17th Feb Behaviour mgt –
setting a layer above small groups of mentors to increase support, perhaps using this year’s mentors. AC/MG to consider need and action accordingly. Suggestion that perhaps we should start thinking about assisted places,travel grants – very dependent on available funds and would need careful consideration and strict rules Question was raised as to whether or not the contrasting placement be in KS3. It was not believed this was possible but would be checked MS/MW expressed an interest in STAR TSA doing ITT for secondaries as they sometimes find it difficult to recruit. Agreed that AC/LT would explore possibilities with MS/MW MS & MW to advise placements/subjects by May Meeting agreed it would be good to offer Interview practice for current delegates - FP agreed to support as would not be involved in recruiting NQTs for September Question asked are we breaking even? – LT to assess finances and report back. Currently cutting cloth to match funding. LT time not being charged to ITT Agreed it would be good to know number and type of teachers across the alliance appointed in each year – LT to collate facts from schools HTs agreed that STAR School Direct trainees should get an interview for vacancies within STAR. This will help make our offer more attractive. Ultimately, the success of our scheme will be largely measure by the success of our trainees in getting roles at the end of the scheme. Schools to advise LT of vacancies (not just NQTS) so she can advise trainees as appropriate and advertise on STAR website IY reminded HTs of previously agreed process of having STAR Pot of applicants interviewed, not appointed on day but still strong candidate – IY to circulate to LT. CPD progressing well – updates on plan: New networks set up since last meeting include Science, NQTs, TA & SENDco Next NQT Network will be 17th Feb – Behaviour mgt AC/MG LT AC/LT/MS/MW MS/MW MG/FP LT LT HTs IY
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