6.1

Acting as and undertaking the responsibilities required of a lead school for School Direct ITE as stipulated by the DfE and updated from time to time as published on the DfE website.

6.1.2 Delivering the training via close reference to the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF), designed to support trainee development in 5 core areas – behaviour management, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and professional behaviours: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-itt-core-content-framework

6.1.3 Supporting the implementation of the CCF including purposeful integration of local and central training

6.1.4 Supporting trainees to engage with and attend central University training/ PGCE sessions and induction

6.1.5 Providing the University with an outline of the training to be carried out within the School Direct Alliance, to include where applicable cross-phase training

Requesting training places from the DfE on behalf of the Lead School and Partner Schools and ensuring that Trainees are likely to be suitable for future employment within one of those schools following successful completion of the Course

Entering into arrangements with Partner Schools to provide Training to Trainees. The Lead School must be satisfied that each Partner School meets the following minimum criteria:

6.3.1 Suitable experience of providing ITE;

6.3.2 Appropriately qualified staff for the delivery of the Training;

6.3.3 A latest Ofsted grade 3 (requires improvement) or better, unless otherwise agreed with the University, the DfE and Ofsted;

6.3.4 Appropriate structures and facilities in place to enable the successful delivery of the Training

The marketing of the Course and the recruitment and selection of Trainees in conjunction with the University and Partner Schools, in accordance with clause 5.3 above. This includes ensuring at least one interview panel member for PGCE applicant interviews has completed Safer Recruitment training within the last two years, in accordance with the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance

6.7.1 Ensuring equality of opportunity for any applicants who may require reasonable adjustments– please see Appendix 2: Wellbeing Support Services - Support for different needs and disabilities

Managing the delivery of the Training in the Lead School and across all Partner Schools to ensure that the quality of the learning opportunities provided to Trainees is appropriate and that academic mentoring and learning standards meet the ITT Criteria and the ITT Core Content Framework

The Lead School shall, and shall procure that the Partner Schools:

6.11.1 Delivering the Training in accordance with the Course Documentation;

6.11.2 Complying at all times with the ITT Criteria and the Ofsted Framework;

6.11.3 Complying at all times with all relevant DfE guidance, including but not limited to taking responsibility for subject development;

6.11.4 Providing school-based Trainee induction and orientation programmes, this includes briefing trainees in relation to health and safety and related protocol in the school setting (including the relevant risk-assessment and protocol for COVID-19) as well as the school’s safeguarding and staff and/or pupil behaviour policy, including contact details for the Designated Safeguarding Lead and how to report any concerns or disclosures in the school setting;

6.11.5 Ensuring an appropriate school-based training experience for Trainees, including ensuring that Trainees are not expected to

6.11.6 Ensuring that Trainees receive appropriate professional and pastoral mentoring and support during their Training;

6.11.7 Providing an appropriately trained and qualified school-based delivery team, to include as a minimum a professional mentor and subject mentor (secondary) or a professional mentor and class teacher (primary) for each Trainee, and ensure that such members of staff are released from other duties to enable them to carry out their role as set out in the Partnership Handbook;

6.11.8 Providing and maintaining suitable accommodation, resources and other services or facilities for the delivery of the Training;

6.11.9 Monitoring the attendance and welfare of Trainees and provide such reports, data and other feedback on Trainees’ progress as stated in the course documentation provided by the University;

Promptly notifying the University of:

6.14.1 Any complaint received by the Lead School from any of the Trainees. The Lead School shall co-operate fully with the University in dealing with any such complaint, in accordance with clause 5.12 above;

6.14.2 Any concerns about a Trainee’s conduct or behaviour. These concerns should be directed to the CTE Designated Safeguarding Lead <email or form link????>. The Lead School shall co-operate fully with the University to take action where concerns are raised about a Trainee’s conduct or fitness to practice, in accordance with clauses 5.13 and 5.14 above;

6.14.3 Any concerns about a CTE staff member’s conduct or behaviour. These concerns should be directed to the CTE Director in the first instance (M.Ireland@warwick.ac.uk)

6.14.4 Any welfare or medical issues affecting Trainee performance in assessed or examined work;

6.14.5 Any Trainee withdrawal from the Training or termination of a Trainee’s registration for any reason;

6.14.6 Any matters likely to be relevant to the marketing of and recruitment to each Course;

Ensuring that it, and the Partner Schools:

6.16.1 Provide a safe environment for the delivery of the Training in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including carrying out appropriate risk assessments and providing trainees with appropriate information regarding this;

6.16.2 Have in place appropriate insurance cover for Trainees including employer’s liability insurance;

6.16.3 Comply with the Equality Act 2010 and in particular the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled Trainees in relation to the delivery of the Training;

6.16.4 Participate fully in any internal or external quality assurance processes, including any Ofsted inspection of the Course;

Set and maintain standards and quality in accordance with the ITT Criteria and the requirements set out in the Course Documentation;

Apply the University’s internal evaluation procedures to the Training and make the results available to the Sub-Committee as requested;

Provide an Annual Report on the Training to the Sub-Committee in the format approved by the University and following consideration by the School Direct ITE Steering Group;

Appoint a Lead School Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the operation of the Training at the Lead School and within the alliance and to provide a first communication link with the University. The Lead School will notify the University immediately of any change in the identity of the Lead School Co-ordinator;

Provide all reasonable administrative support and assistance to staff visiting the Lead School on behalf of the University. Due to Covid-19, visits during higher risk periods may be conducted remotely. This approach will be reviewed in the light of government and institutional advice on Covid-19 on an on-going basis, and appropriate arrangements made relative to the local and national legislation in place at the time

Maintain conduct and standards within the Lead School generally, so as to avoid any matter which in the reasonable opinion of the University is prejudicial to its business or reputation and the promotion of its courses

Maintain and retain such records and other information relating to the Training and the Trainees as notified by the University to the Lead School from time to time, and allow access by the University or those auditing University processes to such records for academic or quality monitoring or audit purposes

Notify the University of any change in the legal status or ownership of the Lead School or any other change in its operation which could impact on this Agreement

Perform all its responsibilities under this Agreement with all due care and diligence and so as to enhance the reputations of the Parties