Timetable of Release for Professional Development

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Spring 12012-13

Week commencing / Activity / Linked Action Plan Objective and Standards
07.01.13 / Photograph VCOP displays from Y2-6 and evaluate in NQT file.
Reflect on requirements of _____ Class to best support them and move learning on.
Prepare resources that will be useful for VCOP wall – readymade word cards for V, C and O. Follow up by adding to VCOP wall, actively involving children and ensuring it is a useful tool in the teaching and learning of writing. / Action Plan Objective 1: To display visual prompts to support the teaching and learning of writing by improving the VCOP wall in Orange Class.
1a Establish a stimulating environment
14.01.13 / Attend NQT Training event at Dryden: Working with others: Using Support staff to best effect (Wed 16th Jan 1-4.30pm) / Standard 8c To deploy support staff effectively
21.01.13 / EB to arrange to observe two teachers with a focus on the use of target cards in lessons. Ensure teachers are aware of focus when arranging date.
Reflect on lessons and how what you have observed will impact on future practice. / Action Plan Objective 2: To use target cards alongside the pupils in lesson time be able to guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and identify next steps.
2c Pupil Progress – to promote good progress and outcomes by pupils by guiding pupils on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
28.01.13 / Attend NQT Training event at Dryden: Educational visits and risk assessment
(Tue 29th Jan 1-4:30pm) / Action Plan Objective 3: To take responsibility for the organisation of an educational visit which will enhance the Creative Curriculum and provide enrichment opportunities for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils.
Standard 4d To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum.
Standard 8a To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
04.02.13 / Attend NQT Training event at Dryden: Accelerated learning and thinking skills – strategies for
establishing effective group work in the classroom (Wed 6th Feb 1-4:30pm) / Standard 8d To take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
11.02.13 / Release time to update NQT evidence file and prepare for termly review on Tuesday 12th February.
Ensure all Spring term assessment week data is entered on VLE and that all assessments are up to date.
(See 2012/13 Assessment Schedule) / Standard 2a To be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.

Review: Tuesday 12th February 2013

  • Ensure record of professional development is completed for each session of release time
  • Provide evidence to support targets being met, i.e. lesson observations, planning, annotated planningand notes from any meetings with colleagues.
  • Complete Professional Review Meeting Sheet prior to review
  • Update standards – date when met
  • Consider and make a note of new targets to be met over the next assessment period