EARLY CAREERS SUPPORT

NQT, RQT & BEYOND

The re-opening of schools following lockdown is a daunting prospect for our newest entrants to the profession. HCTS offers a bespoke and responsive programme newly designed for 2020 to take into account this unprecedented siutation.

Our unique group training combined with smaller tutorial support recognises that NQTs, RQTs and those entering their third year have missed key elements of training. Providing pastoral and emotional support to teachers, addressing gaps in pedagogical and subject knowledge and offering practical tried and tested approaches to behaviour management is central to all the programme, taking into account the new guidelines from the Early Careers Framework. Additional mentor training and support has been built into our 2020/21 offer, taking into account the increased demonds on their roles.

HCTS ACTING AS

THE NQT APPROPRIATE BODY

All NQTs must be registered with an appropriate body who is responsible for quality assuring the NQT induction process.

In line with the statutory duties, HCTS will;

- provide, collate and submit all appropriate assessment documentation

- provide a named contact at HCTS admin support: NQT@hullteachingschool.org

- provide a named contact for NQT/induction support - Lesley Stocks Lesley@hullteachingschool.org

- keep schools up to date and informed of changes to legislation

- mentor training, induction event and termly support for mentors and NQTs

- swift, personalised support by experienced teachers

For more information about the HCTS Appropriate Body Offer, please click here

NQT Induction documentation and resources can be found at the bottom of this page

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NQT PROGRAMME 2020-21

Our NQT programme is flexible to accommodaate changes to circumstances throughout the year. Recognising our new entrants need time in the classroom, the autumn term training is school based with short, regular Zoon contact and training sessions that support and guide NQTs through the crucialo first few months. The focus being upon;

- NQT emotional and well-being support, offering a strong network of experienced teachers, leaders and peers

- Individual support and training from mentors

- A programme that covers the key elements of the Teaching Standards in line with the Early Career Framework Guidance

The format of training is replicated throughout the year based upon the latest research models. As social distancing relaxes and NQT school-based experience increases, it is anticipated the face to face element will be introduced later in the academic year. Each cycle will begin with interactive training sessions, followed by directed gap tasks, reflection and evaluation in smaller group tutorials.

Autumn 1

Session 1: Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being

Wednesday 16th September 2020 (3.45pm)

Tutorials: Wednesday 23rd September 2020 (3.45pm)

Session 2: Behaviour Strategies & Classroom Management

Wednesday 14th October 2020 (3.45pm)

Tutorials: Will follow this training session

Autumn 2

Session 3: Planning for Progress - Addressing Gaps in Maths

Tuesday 17th November 2020 (3.45pm)

Tutorials: Wednesday 25th November 2020 (3.45pm)

Session 4: Planning for Progress - Developing Reading Fluency

Wednesday 2nd December 2020 (3.45pm)

Tutorials: Tuesday 8th December 2020 (3.45pm)

Spring 2021

Dates to be confirmed

At this point, the content and delivery of the Spring Term Programme is flexible to meet demand and circumstance and will closely reflect the Early Career Framework materials as they become more widely available. It is anticipated there will be 2 x half termly inputs (either face to face*) or following the virtual Autumn format.

The spring term will focus on:

- The emotional well-being of NQTs (including a session for mentors)

- Assessment and the responsibility for individuals making progress

- SEND, EAL and individual needs