OFSTED Information Ofsted Inspection of Initial Teacher Training The inspection process is a two part process and the University and its Partnership will have two days notification of an Ofsted Inspection. Stage One can take place at any point during the summer term; with a focus upon – the quality of training and observations of trainees teaching (final year trainees) and progress. learners’ Stage Two will occur in the autumn term, following the completion of the training – programme and will focus on the quality of teaching and NQTs’/Former Trainees’ progress as a result of the training provided by the Partnership. learners’ The Inspection of ITT will focus on three key areas of judgement: Outcomes for Trainees Quality of Training across the Partnership Leadership and Management of the Partnership Inspection activities will include: Observation of trainees teaching and progress learners’ Discussion with trainees Observation of school-based mentors Discussion with school-based mentors Observation of university-based teaching sessions Discussion with university tutor teams Discussion with NQTs/former trainees As a Curriculum Mentor or Professional Mentor your discussion with Ofsted Inspectors will focus on the following: Have you been trained by Edge Hill partnership to undertake your University’s role as a school-based mentor? When were you last trained? What are the Secondary current priorities for improvement? Area’s How well do trainees attain in your school/college/setting? How is the trainee you are currently training progressing? What grade is s/he currently operating at and what are his/her current targets? How is your voice heard within the Edge Hill University partnership? How effective is the communication from the university?
OFSTED Information Ofsted Inspection of Initial Teacher Training The inspection process is a two part process and the University and its Partnership will have two days notification of an Ofsted Inspection. Stage One – can take place at any point during the summer term; with a focus upon the quality of training and observations of trainees teaching (final year trainees) and learners’ progress. Stage Two – will occur in the autumn term, following the completion of the training programme and will focus on the quality of NQTs’/Former Trainees’ teaching and learners’ progress as a result of the training provided by the Partnership. The Inspection of ITT will focus on three key areas of judgement: Outcomes for Trainees Quality of Training across the Partnership Leadership and Management of the Partnership Inspection activities will include: Observation of trainees teaching and learners’ progress Discussion with trainees Observation of school-based mentors Discussion with school-based mentors Observation of university-based teaching sessions Discussion with university tutor teams Discussion with NQTs/former trainees As a Curriculum Mentor or Professional Mentor your discussion with Ofsted Inspectors will focus on the following: Have you been trained by Edge Hill University’s partnership to undertake your role as a school-based mentor? When were you last trained? What are the Secondary Area’s current priorities for improvement? How well do trainees attain in your school/college/setting? How is the trainee you are currently training progressing? What grade is s/he currently operating at and what are his/her current targets? How is your voice heard within the Edge Hill University partnership? How effective is the communication from the university?
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