Overview of School Direct Training Year

Collaborative Teaching Phase - Terms 1 and 2
Plan and teach collaboratively, work with groups. Whole class teaching on a much-reduced timetable (see CCCU guidance). Plan and evaluate all taught lessons. Be observed teaching weekly (does not need to be full lessons or whole classes) and receive written and verbal feedback. Use the Weekly Meeting Records to monitor progress, demonstrate ability to reflect and evaluate, plan subject knowledge development opportunities, and build on outcomes from initial audits.
Trainee activities	Mentor activities
Attend EKLA Professional Studies virtual induction and full training day sessions Plan for teaching in a collaborative approach, and start to observe and consider how to assess pupils in line with guidance on the timetable Meet with Class (primary) or Curriculum (secondary) Mentor weekly to plan learning tasks, analyse training needs, and discuss key questions about the training course Prepare and start using the e-Portfolio ready for collation of materials that demonstrate how you are addressing the Key Spotlight Questions and the Core Curriculum Framework (refer to CCCU guidance) Observe a range of teachers in different contexts and engage in professional dialogue about these Attend all school based and CCCU training days. Follow up outcomes in school Read recommended texts and key documentation (e.g. policies. Schemes of work, audit of resources, websites, and software), making notes and reflecting as relevant	Arrange and agree school training schedule that relates and is synchronised to the CCF and Key Spotlight questions. (Secondary) Ensure Curriculum Mentors are familiar with and engaging with the subject specific CCCU Curriculum on a weekly basis Arrange and agree details and timings for Second School Experience. We encourage schools and trainees to liaise with other EKLA schools for the contrasting placement as these have been quality assured by EKLA whereas we cannot guarantee placements outside of the Alliance (Primary) Arrange and agree details and timings for Adjacent Age Phase or Second Key Stage Placement (Secondary) Arrange and agree details and timings for pre and post Key Stage experiences (Secondary) Arrange and agree details and timings for timetable over the year to ensure Age Phase or Key Stage requirements are met Undertake regular, short observations of trainee every week Complete weekly meeting with the trainee Complete CCCU mentor training Meet with University Tutor for First/ Second school visit and engage with mentor resources to support the course

Developing Teaching Phase - Terms 3 into 4
Plan and evaluate all lessons taught. Continue some collaborative teaching and working with groups. Whole class teaching. Be observed teaching weekly (not whole lessons) and receive verbal and written feedback. Use the Weekly Meeting Records to monitor progress including subject knowledge development Prior and post age phase school experience placements to take place in Term 2 (as advised by EKLA). Second School Experience placement to take place in Term 3 (ideally for the whole of Term 3 as advised by EKLA).
Trainee	Mentor
Attend all school based and CCCU training days. Follow up outcomes in school Attend EKLA Professional Studies full day session Plan, teach and assess pupils Plan subject knowledge development to meet teaching needs, revisiting audits as necessary, and record progress in the Weekly Meeting Records Complete progress review tasks in preparation for Student Progress Review (SPR) Plan and undertake activities to ensure understanding of pre and post age phase requirements Undertake Second School Experience, planning every lesson to be taught and being observed weekly. Weekly Meeting Records to be maintained throughout Develop work on Pupil Progress Reviews (Primary) and Pupil Progress Evidence Bundles (Secondary) If on PGCE pathway, research and write PGCE assignments Read recommended texts, make notes as relevant to inform reflective practice Observe other teachers, focusing on specific aspects of professional practice in the Key Spotlight Questions Engage with and attend reviews and set targets in relation to the Key Spotlight Questions and ITT Core Curriculum Framework	Undertake weekly meetings with trainee to plan and review professional and subject knowledge development; review of teaching and weekly observation; review progress considering the Key Spotlight Questions and Core Curriculum Framework Undertake weekly observations of trainee Undertake termly reviews with the trainee, including: - A check of trainee’s Weekly Meeting Records - Discussion and engagement with the Student Progress Review process and report A check of progress with the e-Portfolio Complete assessment report forms and return to CCCU Meet with the Second School Mentor and discuss training opportunities for the second school placement. Share the targets which the trainee is currently undertaking. Undertake a lesson observation and mentor meeting at the second school placement jointly. Discuss and review the progress at the second school placement and participate in the assessment process Engage in CCCU mentor updates and training as well a meeting with your academic University Tutor

Independent Teaching Phase – Terms 4, 5 and 6
Undertake weekly meetings with trainee to plan and review professional and subject knowledge development; review of teaching and weekly observation; review progress considering the Key Spotlight Questions and Core Curriculum Framework Undertake weekly observations of trainee Undertake termly reviews with the trainee, including: A check of trainee’s Weekly Meeting Records Discussion and engagement with the Student Progress Review process and report A check of progress with the e-Portfolio Complete assessment report forms and return to CCCU Meet with the Second School Mentor and discuss training opportunities for the second school placement. Share the targets which the trainee is currently undertaking. Undertake a lesson observation and mentor meeting at the second school placement jointly. Discuss and review the progress at the second school placement and participate in the assessment process Engage in CCCU mentor updates and training as well a meeting with your academic University Tutor
Trainee	Mentor
Attend all EKLA Professional Studies day sessions and minimum of three twilight sessions Plan, teach and assess the whole class 70% of the time (potentially building up to 80%) Complete the three Pupil Progress Reviews/ Evidence Bundles Complete the e-Portfolio Complete Early Career Transition documentation Undergo final assessment with Professional Mentor and University Link Tutor / PAT Celebrate completion of the programme Retain all evidence throughout the ECT years	Undertake weekly meetings with trainee to plan and review training, and to plan for completion of the e-portfolio, and Weekly Meeting Records Continue to arrange and carry out regular observations of trainee Monitor progress towards QTS, including discussion of the Key Spotlight Questions and the ITT Core Curriculum Framework Monitor progress against targets identified in the Term 5 review meeting (Primary) to ensure progress towards final assessment Agree date and schedule for Final Assessment Day with University Tutor and support the process Undertake final review with the trainee (see CCCU guidance) Compete the Final report form and submit to CCCU

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