Unsatisfactory Progress
Last updated:Putting in place additional monitoring and support
Where the Induction Tutor determines, during the progress review, that the ECT is not making satisfactory progress against the Teachers’ Standards, they should state this clearly in the progress review record and clearly outline the support plan they have put in place to assist the ECT in getting back on track. The Induction Tutor is expected to notify the Appropriate Body of this determination and share the support plan for them to review.
If it becomes apparent that an ECT is not making satisfactory progress in the first formal assessment, the Appropriate Body should be informed and the Headteacher or Principal should ensure that additional monitoring and support measures are put in place immediately. It is important that the ECT is made aware of where they need to improve their practice, and given every opportunity to raise their performance. The Headteacher and the Appropriate Body should be satisfied that:
- areas in which improvement is needed have been correctly identified;
- appropriate objectives have been set to guide the ECT towards satisfactory performance against the Teachers’ Standards; and
- an effective support programme is in place to help the ECT improve their performance.
If the ECT’s progress is still unsatisfactory in subsequent progress reviews following the first assessment period, Induction Tutors should continue to deliver progress reviews as set out above, including reviewing and revising the ECT’s objectives and support plan, linking these with the Teachers’ Standards and sharing with the ECT, Headteacher and Appropriate Body.
Action if performance is still unsatisfactory
Where there are still concerns about the ECT’s progress between formal assessment one and two, the Induction Tutor should explain to the ECT the consequences of failure to complete the induction period satisfactorily and discuss fully with the ECT:
- the identified weaknesses;
- the agreed objectives previously set in relation to the requirements for the satisfactory completion of induction, updating these as necessary;
- details of additional monitoring and support put in place;
- the evidence used to inform the judgement; and
- details of the improvement plan for the next assessment period.
The completion of the assessment report will reflect the current rate of progress and brief details of the issues discussed.
Action in the event of serious capability problems
In a few particularly serious cases it may be necessary to instigate capability procedures at a stage before the end of the induction period, which may lead to dismissal before the end of the induction period. If this is the case, for as long as the ECT remains at the institution the induction process must continue in parallel with the capability procedure. The Appropriate Body should be informed.