completes lesson evaluations to assess pupils’ learning and their own professional development;
prepares for the weekly and review meetings, keeps a record of the discussions with tutors and key issues emerging;
updates the targets established at weekly meetings and evaluates progress against these targets to inform subsequent meetings.
regularly updates the audit pages in the LJMU ITT Tracker to identify evidence of their progress towards demonstrating the Teachers' Standards
maintains copies of relevant forms in their QTS training and development file;
maintains a detailed, comprehensive placement experience file as evidence of pupil learning, progress and attainment;
makes sure the placement review forms are uploaded onto the University Abyasa system and places a copy into their QTS training and development file by the due date.
Alerts LJMU liaison tutors of any issues in relation to receiving their school-based entitlement.
ITT Mentor
ensures completion normally of a minimum of 2 formal lesson analysis forms (1 for Salaried trainees) and formal feedback on two lessons each week;
where appropriate, arranges for a colleague to observe the trainees and complete written and verbal feedback, ensuring that they understand expectations;
discusses progress and establishes targets and actions at weekly discussion meetings;
monitors the trainee record of weekly meetings, including any training activity and a copy of the trainee's targets and actions;
discusses progress and assesses the trainee's progress against the Teachers’ Standards (supported by the Professional Mentor and Liaison Tutor);
ensures that opportunities are provided for the trainee to make progress in gaining evidence for each standard, meeting individual needs as appropriate;
discusses with the trainee areas of strength and those for development for the confirmation of QTS (CEDP) document (Phase 3/Term 3 only);
completes the Phase Review Forms by the due date.
Professional Mentor
supports the ITT mentor in the completion of formative and summative assessment activities;
ensures that mentor feedback and target setting are of high quality in order to support each trainee’s progress;
acts as moderator in the assessment of trainee teachers’ competence, including, where appropriate at least one lesson observation and written analysis;
supports ITT mentors in the interpretation of the Teachers' Standards applicable for QTS;
supports the identification of key strengths and specific areas for development for the confirmation of QTS (CEDP) document (Phase 3/Term 3 only);
Liaison Tutor
acts as a moderator for the formative and summative assessment activities carried out by tutors;
supports mentors in the assessment activities where needed;
supports mentors in the interpretation of the Teachers’ Standards.
moderates the final assessment for the achievement of QTS at Triangulation.
