School of Teacher Education

ITE Student Policies and Procedures

‘Procedures are strong and strengthening further’

Ofsted inspection report: Liverpool Hope University

20th January - 23rd January 2014

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Introduction

The policies and procedures detailed in this document relate to all Initial Teacher

Education (ITE) programmes offered by the School of Teacher Education.

This document should be used as a reference and as a general guide to some of the

policies and procedures followed by the University. It has been developed with

specific reference to students completing ITE programmes within the School of

Teacher Education.

Policies

Policies are clear simple statements that provide a set of guiding principles to help

the University with decision making.

Procedures

Procedures describe how each policy will be put into action by the University by

using forms, instructions and flowcharts.

The School of Teacher Education will apply these policies and procedures equitably

and fairly and in line with general University regulations. Students are reminded

that they must take responsibility for familiarising themselves with University

policies and procedures as failure to be aware is not considered a valid reason for

non-compliance in light of a dispute or appeal.

The policies and procedures detailed in this document are not exhaustive. If further

information is sought please follow this link:

http://www.hope.ac.uk/lifeathope/studentsupport/studentadministration/policiesan

dprocedures/

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Contents

Section 1 ......................................................................................................... 3

General Placements Information

Expectations of students on placement

Making contact with your school or setting

Placement induction

Withdrawal from placement

Deferred and re-sit placements

Distant Placements

Section 2 ....................................................................................................... 11

Student Conduct

ITT Professional Conduct Agreement

Attendance policy

Standards of professional dress

University social media policy

Section 3 ....................................................................................................... 15

Student Travel Policy

Student travel claim form

Use of cars including hire cars

Student accommodation

Section 4 ....................................................................................................... 19

Health and Safety

School policies and procedures

Learning support

Equality and diversity

Section 5 ....................................................................................................... 22

Appendices

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Section 1

General Placements Information

Expectations of students on placement

Making contact with your school or setting

Placement induction

Withdrawal from placement

Deferred and re-sit placements

Distant Placements

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General Placements Information

As part of its ITE programmes all students are required to spend time on placement

in schools or other settings. The University’s partnership schools are spread across

a wide geographical area throughout the North West of England, Northern Ireland,

Isle of Man and Wales. Regulations require students trained in England to be placed

‘wholly or mainly’ in England.

Expectations of students on placement

Students are required to make their attendance on a placement their first priority.

Personal circumstances and commitments outside University must be managed by

students in a way that does not affect their placement. Students are training to

enter a profession and are treated as such.

The University will provide students with placement opportunities to meet the

requirements of their course. The University reserves the right to place students in

any of its partnership schools. Students who withdraw themselves from a placement

without obtaining permission will be deemed as having failed to meet the

requirements of the placement. This will require the student to re-sit the placement

the following academic year at their own expense unless circumstances can be

deemed as mitigating. Under such circumstances medical evidence must be

provided.

Students are not able to arrange or source their own placement and must attend

the placement provided by the University unless special permission is sought from

their Head of Year/Programme Manager in liaison with the Partnership

Administration and Support Manager. Students who arrange or source their own

placement without appropriate permission will be deemed as having failed the

requirements of the placement. This will require the student to re-sit the placement

during the following academic year.

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Students are required to make journeys of up to 90 minutes duration to reach a

placement. This time limit is based on a one way journey from the campus where a

student is based, or their home address whichever is nearest to the placement. The

travelling time will be determined by the use of an appropriate internet route

planner as specified by the University. (Google Maps for car journeys

https://maps.google.co.uk/ and Travel line for public transport journeys

https://www.traveline.info/).

Students would not usually be placed in schools where family members are

either employed or are pupils or where the student has a close relationship with a

member of the school staff. Students would not usually be placed in a school where

they have been a governor, worked as a Teaching Assistant or undertaken paid or

voluntary work. This can be reconsidered in extenuating circumstances.

Making contact with your school or setting

Students must contact schools prior to placement to introduce themselves and send

a copy of their e-profile to their Professional Learning Coordinator. Students must

also confirm the expected time of arrival for their first day and arrive at school at

least 30 minutes prior to normal teaching hours or be advised by your placement

school if their policy for teaching staff is different. Students should not leave school

until at least one hour following the end of normal teaching hours or be advised by

your placement school if their policy for teaching staff is different.

Students must advise, on the first day of illness, the placement school, their Head

of Professional Placement Learning/Subject Mentor and their Professional Placement

Tutor when they are unable to attend. Students must familiarise themselves with

their placement school’s absence and sickness policy and follow the guidelines.

Students must also advise when necessary anyone involved in transporting them to

placement.

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Placement induction

During the orientation period of their placement students must engage with school

arrangements for their induction and familiarise themselves with school policies and

procedures. This may include Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Child Protection,

Anti Bullying, Behaviour, Curriculum and Statutory School Policies. This list is not

exhaustive and students will be provided with all documentation relevant to their

placement setting upon arrival.

Withdrawal from placement

In line with the University’s Academic Regulations each student is responsible for

ensuring that s/he: “attends classes as required, participating in all the activities

associated with the study of each module/course”. The University’s policies and

procedures are available in full on the Liverpool Hope University website:

https://www.hope.ac.uk/lifeathope/studentsupport/studentadministration/policiesan

dprocedures/

In the event a student wishes to withdraw from placement there are two separate

procedures to follow depending on the timing of the withdrawal:

Before a placement starts

The start of a placement is the first date a student is expected to attend the

placement school. When a student considers that for exceptional reasons they are

unable to attend a placement prior to its commencement they must complete a

‘Withdrawal from placement or request for deferral of placement‘ form (See

Appendix 1) and submit it to the Partnership Administration and Support Manager,

The School of Teacher Education, Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD. When the reason

for withdrawal is due to sickness a valid sickness note should accompany the form.

Medical evidence must contain the dates a student is incapacitated, the nature of

the illness and confirmation that the condition will stop them from attending the

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placement. The student concerned will then be advised if their reason for non-

attendance is valid. Should the reason be valid the student will be removed from

their placement and the placement will be deferred. In the event that a reason for

non-attendance is invalid the student will be advised accordingly and be instructed

to carry out their placement.

When a student elects to dispute the initial decision, the request will be adjudicated

by the Head of the School of Teacher Education and an appropriate independent

other from the wider Faculty of Education.

During a placement

Students who are unable to complete a placement must make an appointment to

speak with a Faculty Senior Academic Advisor as soon as possible who will discuss

with them the options available. Students who decide to suspend or interrupt their

studies will then be directed to the correct documentation which will need to be

completed and sent to Student Administration, Liverpool Hope University, Gateway

Building, Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD. Forms must be accompanied by supporting

documentation. When the reason for withdrawal is due to sickness a valid medical

note should accompany the form and copies of forms and medical evidence must be

sent to the Partnership Administration and Support Manager for consideration at the

next available Faculty Assessment Board. Medical evidence must contain the dates a

student is incapacitated, the nature of the illness and confirmation that the

condition stopped them from attending the placement.

Types of situations likely to be valid are:

Health problem verified by a detailed Doctors letter.

Death or serious illness of an immediate family member i.e. parent/guardian,

brother or sister, son or daughter, husband or wife, partner.

Major household problems e.g. fire.

Impact of natural disaster, civil disruption or other major hazard.

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Circumstances not likely to qualify are:

Every day, avoidable occurrences and normal student pressures such as:

Colds or known conditions such as hay fever (unless the effects are unusually

severe).

Normal placement stress or anxiety experienced during preparation or the

placement period (unless corroborated by medical evidence as a chronic condition

and undergoing treatment).

Non-serious domestic or personal disruptions (e.g. moving house, change of job,

holidays, weddings, normal job pressure, failed travel arrangements, financial

difficulties, oversleeping).

Work and employment commitments

Child care arrangements

Failure to read University e-mail notifying of placement details.

Deferred and Re-sit placements

A deferred placement takes place when a ‘Withdrawal from placement or request for

deferral of placement‘ form has been submitted and the form has been agreed and

ratified by the next available University assessment board. A deferred placement

may also occur when a student completes and submits a standard extenuating

circumstances form which has been agreed and ratified by the next available

Faculty Assessment Board. An extenuating circumstances form can only be

completed once a student has attended their first placement day. The student will

receive a letter from the University confirming the decision of the assessment board

with an indication of when the deferred placement will take place.

Deferred placements will normally take place in the following academic year. The

placement will generally be timed to coincide with the placement being undertaken

by the rest of a student’s year group or cohort. For example a student who defers a

placement in their first year will undertake the placement at the same time the rest

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of their year group are undertaking their second year placement. When a student

defers a placement the knock on effect will be that the student may need to

complete their degree a year later than they were originally scheduled to do.

Deferred placements fall under the terms of the Initial Teacher Education Placement

Travel and Accommodation Policy and students are eligible to claim travel expenses.

Students will not be charged for a deferred placement.

A re-sit placement occurs when a student fails to meet the requirements of an

assessed placement and the decision is agreed and ratified by the next available

Faculty Assessment Board. The student will receive a letter from the University

confirming the decision of the assessment board with an indication of when the re-

sit placement will take place. Re-sit placements will normally take place at the same

time of year as the original placement in the next academic year. When a student

undertakes a re-sit placement the knock on effect will be that the student may need

to complete their degree a year later than they were originally scheduled to do.

Students who are required to re-sit a placement must pay the cost of the placement

unless the circumstances for re-sitting are found to be mitigating by the end of year

re-assessment board. Students will receive an invoice from the University along

with instructions on how to pay.

Re-sit placements do not fall under the terms of the Initial Teacher Education

Placement Travel and Accommodation Policy. Students undertaking re-sit

placements of any kind will not be able to claim any financial support or contribution

towards the costs of attending the placement.

Distant Placements

The University provides a number of opportunities for student teachers to be placed

at greater distance within the British Isles providing a wide and diverse range of

experiences for students. The availability of distant placements will vary from year

to year. The following are an indication of locations that may be used; North West

England, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Wales.

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The University has to ensure that placements outside of England do not jeopardise

the need for the University to be compliant with The National College for Teaching

and Leadership advice informed by The Education (School Teachers' Qualifications)

(England) Regulations 2003. The regulations require that practical teaching

experience for the purposes of ITT should take place wholly or mainly in England, or

in schools administered by Service Children’s Education. The University therefore

monitors the number of placement days outside England closely and is sometimes

unable to approve requests from students to study outside England for these

reasons.

Students undertaking a distant placement will be asked to make a formal

commitment to the placement (See Appendix 2).

If the University has asked a student to attend a distant placement the University

will provide a suitable placement opportunity and provide a tutor to support the

placement. Accommodation costs will be paid by the University for distant

placements in a location that is not the student’s home town however; students will

be expected to meet the cost of accommodation already in place such as University

halls or shared houses.

If a student has been asked to return to their home town by the University for their

distant placement and is giving up accommodation in student halls, their

accommodation contract will be ended early to avoid unnecessary costs to the

student. Students who incur accommodation costs at the location of the distant

placement or who are living with relatives or guardians whilst on their distant

placement will not be eligible for assistance.

For students electing to undertake a distant placement the University will provide a

suitable placement opportunity and provide a tutor to support the placement. All

accommodation costs must be met in full by the student.

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Section 2

Student Conduct

ITT Professional Conduct Agreement

Attendance policy

Standards of professional dress

University social media policy

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Student Conduct

University Council and the University’s senior management take the maintenance of

good behaviour very seriously. Students are expected to regard themselves as

ambassadors of Hope, have due regard for fellow students, staff, neighbours and

others, and not to behave in such a way as to bring the University into disrepute.

Students can expect the University to act in accordance with this Code in matters of

discipline. The full Code of Student Discipline can be found here:

http://www.hope.ac.uk/media/liverpoolhope/contentassets/documents/policiesandp

rocedures/media,1157,en.pdf

Whilst registered at the University all students are expected to demonstrate the

professional attributes required, as set out by the Teachers’ Standards, to achieve

the award of Qualified Teacher Status.

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and

professional conduct. The statements in Part Two of the Teachers’ Standards (See

Appendix 3) define the behaviour and attitudes that set the required standard for

conduct throughout a teacher’s career.

ITT Professional Conduct Agreement

During your placement and whilst attending taught sessions at University, you will

be expected to abide by the School of Teacher Education Professional Conduct

Agreement, which you will find in your Hope Teacher Profile (See Appendix 4). You

are expected to read, sign and return a copy of this to your seminar tutor and

Professional Learning Coordinator/Class Mentor at the start of your placement.

Failure to abide by the expectations laid out in the Professional Conduct Agreement

may result in disciplinary action.

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Attendance policy

Full attendance is compulsory for all components of your course and is taken into

account when assessing and evaluating your success. As an ITE institution we are

responsible for modelling the good practice of schools and there is a clear link

between excellent attendance and achieving the highest standards. Your attendance

record will impact on your final reference and will support your application for your

first teaching post. If you have a genuine reason for being absent from any

component of your programme please follow the absence procedure outlined in your

programme handbook.

Standards of professional dress

As a trainee teacher, you are expected to adhere to the university policy regarding

standards of appropriate professional dress, irrespective of what other school staff

may be wearing when you are attending placement. We expect our trainee teachers

to look and behave like well-groomed professionals. Smart, businesslike clothing is

appropriate. Unacceptable standards could be:

Piercings

Visible tattoos

Tight, low cut or short clothing

Sportswear

This list is not exhaustive. Please use your professional judgment when selecting

appropriate attire.

University social media policy

The University recognises that Social Networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube

and Twitter are useful communication tools however; students are requested to use

such sites with extreme care. Privacy settings on Social Networking sites can be

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untrustworthy and insubstantial so please do not rely on these to keep your posts

private. If in any doubt at all DO NOT POST YOUR COMMENT. The University has

a statement of use of social networks as an appendix to the Code of Student

Discipline which can be found here:

https://www.hope.ac.uk/media/liverpoolhope/contentassets/documents/policiesand

procedures/media,1157,en.pdf. This document has also been included as Appendix

5 for ease of reference and students are advised to read it carefully. Students

studying on an ITE Programme are reminded that the inappropriate use of Social

Networking sites is taken very seriously and may result in severe disciplinary action.

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Section 3

Student Travel Policy

Student travel claim form

Use of cars including hire cars

Student accommodation

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Student Travel Policy

Undergraduate students are eligible to claim some assistance with the costs of

travel and this is detailed in the Student Travel claim form (See Appendix 6).

Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from placements. In

certain extenuating circumstances the University may provide transport. If transport

is provided by the University it will originate from and return to the University

campus.

Student travel claim form

Students are expected to pay up to £5 per day for the cost of public transport

between their term time address and their placement school. Students can claim

back any expenditure over and above the £5 per day that they are expected to

contribute. The University will not reimburse the cost of taxi fares unless it is

evident that taxis are the least expensive form of transport. Permission must be

obtained from the Partnership Administration and Support Manager before taxis are

used. Students will be expected to use the most cost effective type of ticket. For

example discounts are available for weekly or monthly travel. In order to claim a

reimbursement students will need to submit a claim form (See Appendix 6) together

with receipts or tickets for each journey.

The University will base a student’s placement on either a student’s home address

or the campus at which they are based. This is subject to the availability of a

suitable placement. This said however, placement allocation is a carefully crafted

process which takes into account a range of factors including student needs, schools

needs and pupil needs. It would be unrealistic for a student to expect to be placed

considering geography alone.

Claims will not be reimbursed where the journey from home to a school placement

is closer than the journey from home to university. Claims will not be considered if

received after the deadline. The deadline for each cohort is 14 days after the last

day of placement. PGCE students are not eligible for reimbursement.

There will be some instances where it is not feasible for a student to get to a

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placement due to the lack of suitable public transport or any alternative. In this

instance students should contact the Partnership Administration and Support

Manager at least one week prior to the start of their placement, detailing the

research they have conducted into travel solutions and asking for appropriate

assistance. Assistance with transport arrangements will only be provided where the

University confirms that there are no feasible alternatives.

Use of cars including hire cars

Students using a car to travel to placement can claim a contribution towards the

costs incurred through completion of a claim form (See Appendix 6). Passengers

cannot claim for travel costs.

Students who use their own vehicle to travel to placements are responsible for

ensuring that they have; appropriate insurance, valid MOT, a valid licence and up to

date car tax. The University will undertake random checks of student’s

documentation. Failure to produce the relevant and in date documents will result in

the student’s expenses being withheld.

In certain circumstances the University will meet the costs of providing students

with a hire car through Arnold Clark Rent a Car where there are no alternative cost

effective means of transport available. Students must be over 21 at the start of the

hire period and have a full driving licence. Endorsements/points on a licence will not

affect eligibility to use a hire car.

When a hire car is approved the full cost of the hire of the vehicle will be met by the

University for the agreed period of placement. Hire cars will only be approved on

condition that the driver is willing to carry other named students as passengers.

When a vehicle is not returned at the end of the agreed hire period the student will

be liable for any additional costs arising. Students are required to pay any motoring

fines or excess insurance claims incurred during the hire period of the car.

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Student accommodation

Where the travel time to a placement exceeds 90 minutes it may be necessary for

the University to meet the costs of accommodation for a student. When the

University deems it necessary to provide accommodation it will be paid for by the

University. When a student requests accommodation, the student should contact

the University detailing the research they have conducted into travel solutions and

asking for appropriate assistance. In all cases accommodation must be sourced in

discussion and agreement with the University. Students may be asked to provide a

security deposit to be held whilst they are living in temporary accommodation.

When a student attending a ‘distant placement’ opts to live at an address for the

duration of a placement other than their normal term-time address (e.g. with family

or friends), the University will pay travel expense claims based on travel from the

temporary address to the placement. When a student has elected to attend a

‘distant placement’ no contribution will be made by the University towards

accommodation costs. If the University has invited a student to attend a ‘distant

placement’ accommodation costs will be met by the University in circumstances

where a student is giving up rented accommodation or accommodation in student

halls. Students who are living with parents, guardians, relatives or friends whilst on

placement will not be eligible for assistance with accommodation costs.

No contribution will be made for meals whilst on placement.

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Section 4

Health and Safety

School policies and procedures

Learning support

Equality and diversity

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Health and Safety

School policies and procedures

Placement providers are employers in their own right. Employers must ensure the

health, safety and welfare of their employees. Students on placement are classed as

employees and are owed the same duty of care as any employee. The primary

responsibility for meeting statutory health and safety requirements within a

placement remains with the placement organisation.

Students on placement have the same health and safety responsibilities as any

other employee in the workplace. They must take reasonable care of their own

health and safety and of the health and safety of other people who may be affected

by their acts or omissions. They must also co-operate with the employer in

complying with the employer’s legal duties.

Students must familiarise themselves with the health and safety policy and

procedures at their placement school or setting.

Learning support

If you feel that you would benefit from support whilst attending your school

placement or you would like to talk to someone about your support needs please

contact Student Development and Well-being. Our team can arrange an

appointment for you or, if you would prefer, you can attend a drop in advice session

for which no appointment is necessary.

You can find more information here:

https://www.hope.ac.uk/lifeathope/studentsupport/disabilityanddyslexia/

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Equality and diversity

The University is committed to challenging and tackling discrimination and to

actively promoting equality and good relations across all areas of its activity

including school placements.

Please refer to: https://www.hope.ac.uk/aboutus/governance/equalityanddiversity/

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Section 5

Appendices

1. Withdrawal from placement - request for leave of absence or notification of

illness form

2. Commitment to distant placement form

3. Teachers’ Standards

4. ITT Professional Conduct Agreement

5. Statement of use of social networks; Appendix to the Code of Student Discipline

6. Student travel claim form

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Completed forms to be returned to: Partnership Administration and Support

School of Teacher Education Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD

Tel: 0151 291 3062/2044 Fax: 0151 291 3083 Email: partnershipoffice@hope.ac.uk

Section A: STUDENT DETAILS (BLOCK CAPITALS)

Surname Forename(s)

Student ID No Campus/site of study

Programme Year/Level of study

Section B: DETAILS OF PLACEMENT AFFECTED Placement due to be undertaken: Dates of Placement: Is this placement a deferred or re-sit

placement?

Placement School due to attend (if applicable):

Section C: DETAILS OF THE NATURE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

a serious personal illness

a death, or serious illness, of a close family member, friend or person for whom I have responsibility of care

other sudden or unforeseen circumstances beyond reasonable control

Time Period(s) affected:

Details: Please give brief details of the nature of the circumstances you believe will affect your performance/attendance, in

what way, and to what extent, and whether you have discussed the matter with anyone at the University.

Section D: DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

List the documentary evidence you are submitting with this report e.g. medical certificate etc.: Type of documentation If unable to supply documentary evidence, please indicate when you will

be able to provide corroborative evidence: 1.

2.

3.

Section E: DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE

I declare that the information on this claim is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and I authorise the

University to make enquiries to verify the accuracy of the information I have supplied if required. I understand the

information will be disclosed to the relevant academic members of staff. I will inform the University immediately if there

are any changes to these circumstances which have any significance to this application.

SIGNED:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature: Date:

For office use only

Received by Signature Date to PAS Manager Date to HEAD OF ITE/SMT

Withdrawal from placement, request for leave of absence or notification of illness

ITEPP1

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Completed applications to be returned to:

Partnership Administration and Support School of Teacher Education

Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD

Tel: 0151 291 3062/2044 Fax: 0151 291 3083 Email: partnershipoffice@hope.ac.uk

Student name:

Student ID number:

Home address:

Degree Programme and Year Group:

I have read and accept the university ITT Professional Conduct Agreement and

have made a formal commitment to this placement.

I HAVE/HAVE NOT

I understand that I am responsible for all travel costs associated with the

suggested placement.

I AGREE/DISAGREE

I understand that I am responsible for the costs of my accommodation in line

with the School of Teacher Education Student Accommodation Policy.

I AGREE/DISAGREE

Please state here why you should be considered for a distant placement

experience:

DECLARATION:

I DECLARE THAT THE DETAILS I HAVE PROVIDED ARE ACCURATE AND THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION PROVIDED. COMPLETION OF THIS FORM

BINDS ME TO ATTEND THIS DISTANT PLACEMENT.

SIGNED: __________________________________________DATE: __________________________________________

DISTANT PLACEMENT APPLICATION

ITEPP2

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Teachers’ Standards

TEACHERS' STANDARDS 2012 PART ONE: TEACHING Expectations

T1 Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

1.1 establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect

1.2 set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

1.3 demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

T2 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Pupil Progress

2.1 be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes

2.2 plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge

2.3 guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

2.4 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching

2.5 encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

T3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Knowledge

3.1 have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

3.2 demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship

3.3 demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject

3.4 PRIMARY ONLY: if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics

3.5 PRIMARY ONLY: if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies

T4 Plan and teach well-structured lessons Planning &

Teaching

4.1 impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time

4.2 promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity

4.3 set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired

4.4 reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

4.5 contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)

T5 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

Differentiation

5.1 know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively

5.2 have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these

5.3 demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development

5.4 have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

T6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment Assessm

ent

6.1 know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements

6.2 make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress

6.3 use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

6.4 give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback

T7 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Behaviour

7.1 have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy

7.2 have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly

7.3 manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them

7.4 maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.

T8 Fulfil wider professional responsibilities Responsibilities

8.1 make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

8.2 develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support

8.3 deploy support staff effectively

8.4 take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

8.5 communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being

TEACHERS' STANDARDS 2012 PART TWO: PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Professional Conduct

P1 Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

1.1 treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position

1.2 having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions

1.3 showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others

1.4 not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

1.5 ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law

P2 Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

P3 Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

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ITT Professional Conduct Agreement

Part 2 of the Teachers’ Standards (DfE: 2012) requires all those awarded Qualified Teacher Status to:

uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Successfully meeting these standards will require that student teachers:

Demonstrate very high standards of attendance, punctuality and preparation, both within school and at University, including following procedures for informing staff of any absences;

Act in a respectful manner with pupils, school based and University staff, resolving any difficulties in a constructive and professional manner;

Are sensitive to social background, ethnicity and religious beliefs when interacting with others and deal appropriately with incidents of intolerance or prejudice when they arise;

Adhere to the University and school policies regarding the use of social networking sites and ensure that all professional communication is framed in professional language;

Are aware of and adhere to child protection policies including who to contact when issues arise;

Uphold the values of the teaching profession; acting with honesty and integrity in the best interests of learners;

Work as part of a team and co-operate with other professional colleagues;

Are aware of and act in accordance with teachers’ statutory professional responsibilities including the requirement to promote equal opportunities and to provide reasonable adjustments for pupils with disabilities, as provided for in current Equalities legislation.

I have read and understood Section 2 of the Teachers’ Standards and understand the requirement that I uphold public trust in the

profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school in the ways outlined above. I

understand that failure to comply with these requirements may impede the University’s recommendation for Qualified Teacher

Status (QTS).

Signed

Student Name

ID Number

Date

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Liverpool Hope University

Appendix to Code of Student Discipline

Statement on Social Networking Sites

The University recognises that Social Networking Sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are useful

communication tools. However, students are requested to use such sites with care. The University’s expectations

regarding the conduct of students applies, whether communication is on-line or in person. It is important for students

to recognise they are part of the University community at all times. Students should also be aware that material posted

via social networking sites may be accessible after you have completed your studies to individuals and organisations

external to the University, for example potential future employers.

The University would not wish to inhibit freedom of expression, but would remind students that any libellous,

defamatory or personally abusive comments about other students or staff, or the posting of images of individuals

without their consent, could be considered as bullying, harassment or potential discrimination and could result in

disciplinary or legal action.

The University does not routinely monitor the use of such sites. However, if issues of concern are brought to the

attention of University officers by individuals, the University has a duty of care to investigate and take appropriate

action. In the first instance, this would normally be a request to remove or revise the relevant text and/or images. If

students do not comply with this request, the University reserves the right to take action under the Code of Student

Discipline. If the content is likely to have brought the University into disrepute, the disciplinary action may still be taken

even if the content has been removed.

The University has adopted an IT Systems Acceptable Use policy and all students are required to adhere by this policy.

If incidents of harassment or bullying by electronic means are reported, the University will investigate and take action

if necessary, regardless of whether the alleged harassment/ bullying has taken place using University computer

facilities or equipment that is not part of the University system. It should be noted that the individuals concerned may

also wish to initiate legal action independently of the University.

The University is keen that students do not inadvertently post items that might lead to the risk of disciplinary or legal

action. If students have genuine concerns or complaints about their course or other aspects of the University’s service

provision, the most effective route towards resolving such issues is to use the established University Complaints

procedure, which can be found at http://www.hope.ac.uk/student-information/complaintsappeals.html

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STUDENT TRAVEL CLAIM FORM

Section 1: Personal Details

Authorised claims will be paid directly into your bank account within 6 weeks where possible.

Section 2: Mode of Transport (please tick)

Car (Complete Section 3) Toll Fees (Insert Total) Train (Complete Section 4) Bus (Complete Section 4)

Section 3: Car Drivers

Mileage above 10 miles each way (20 miles in total) per day can be reimbursed at the rates below. Tunnel fees/tolls can only be claimed

if outside your normal travel to Hope Park.

Mileage Rates Driver only: 15p per mile With passenger(s): 20p per mile

Passenger name(s) (if applicable)

Please insert below the number of miles from address to school and back again MINUS 20 miles per day non claimable mileage

Total mileage claimed per day

Calculate below number of miles claimed x number of days claimed for

Number of miles x correct mileage rate Total Claimed (Mileage + Tolls)

X =

X

£

Section 4: Public Transport

Students are expected to pay up to £5 per day or £25 per week towards transport themselves

Costs incurred above £5 per day can be reimbursed in line with the Student Travel Policy

Please insert below the

cost of travel

per day

Please calculate below the cost of

travel per day MINUS £5 per day non

claimable cost

Please insert below the number of

days claimed for x claimable cost per day

and enter the total figure

in the box to the right

Total Claimed

- £5 = X £

Declaration: Travelling Expenses incurred and claimed are wholly, necessary and exclusively incurred while on school placement. Journeys made by private vehicle were covered by my insurance policy and I hold a valid driving licence, & MOT certificate. Receipts are attached for journeys made by public transport.

Signature of Claimant Date

Authorised by Budget Holder Date

Nominal Code Cost Centre Project Amount

INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECTLY COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT PAYMENT RETURN TO: PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION, HOPE PARK, L16 9JD

(For Finance Use Only)

Transaction. No.

Name

Course and Year ID No.

Address of residence (Commencement of journey)

Name & Address of School

Sort Code: Bank Account

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School of Teacher Education Partnership Administration and Support Liverpool Hope University Hope Park Campus Liverpool L16 9JD E: partnershipoffice@hope.ac.uk

T: 0151 291 3062/2044