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Statutory induction of newly qualified teachers in Wales

 

Question 1: Should the current requirement that an induction period of three terms/380 sessions must be undertaken in order to successfully complete induction be lifted to provide flexibility and enable newly qualified teachers (NQTs) who demonstrate effective practice and who meet the standards in a shorter period of time to complete induction?

 

Question 2: Should a nominal minimum induction period of one term (or equivalent) be introduced to allow NQTs who demonstrate effective practice and meet the professional standards to successfully complete induction?
(No NQT would be expected to complete induction in the minimum time.)

 

Question 3: From September 2023, should all NQTs be required to serve a period of continuous employment in one school of at least one term/two consecutive half terms (or equivalent for part-time workers) at some point in their induction period?

 

Question 4: Should the induction outcome be judged primarily on an NQT’s ability to demonstrate effective practice and exemplify the professional standards?
(Under this arrangement the requirement to complete and log individual sessions of employment would no longer be necessary for short-term supply teachers.)

 

Question 5: Should a requirement to complete induction within a five-year window from gaining qualified teacher status (QTS) be reintroduced?

 

Question 6: Should NQTs be able to count teaching time in pupil referral units that teach the new Curriculum for Wales towards their induction?

 

Question 7: Should the appropriate body (AB) role be separated from the induction co-ordinator role to ensure clear separation of duties?

 

Question 8: Should the decision regarding the outcome of induction be made by the induction mentor (IM), with external verifiers (EVs) undertaking a quality assurance role and dealing with borderline cases on behalf of the AB?

 

Question 9: Should the role of IM be funded and carried out by trained mentors who (where possible) remain with the NQT for the duration of their induction period?

 

Question 10: Except for the proposed requirement for all NQTs to undertake a continuous period of work in one school of at least a minimum of one term, or two consecutive half terms (or equivalent if part time), do you consider that the proposed changes to the induction arrangements consulted upon should be implemented in readiness for the start of the 2022/23 academic year?

For any proposal you consider should not be implemented for the start of the 2022/23 academic year, please set out your reasons why.

 

Question 11: Please outline any specific support or professional learning opportunities that should be made available during the early career phase.