Year 1

Second half-term: a people profession

In this module you’ll focus on developing strong professional relationships to build the best outcomes for your pupils.

Module introduction

ECTs

Go through the module introduction to see what you'll be learning.

Duration: 10 minutes

1. Instructions
2. Video introduction

Mentors

Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.

Week 1: building effective relationships

ECTs

For this topic you’ll need to:

• work through the self-study materials below (45 minutes)
• attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (60 minutes)
• meet your mentor to discuss what you'll be learning in the weeks ahead (60 minutes)

1. Instructions
2. Learning outcomes
3. Evidence

Mentors

For this topic you should:

• read the ECT’s study materials
• catch up with the ECT to reflect on what they’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward
• briefly watch them putting this week’s development focus into action in the classroom

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Induction tutor

Use the materials below to arrange a training session on building effective relationships with parents, carers and families (60 minutes).

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Week 2: pupils and their families

ECTs

There are no self-study materials for this topic. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting (60 minutes).

You’ll also attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (60 minutes).

Mentors

The ECT does not have a self-study element for this topic. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them.

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Induction tutor

Use the materials below to arrange a training session on building trusting relationships with pupils (60 minutes).

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Week 3: your colleagues

ECTs

For this topic you’ll need to:

• work through the self-study materials below (55 minutes)
• catch up with your mentor (60 minutes)

1. Instructions: developing effective relationships
2. Learning outcomes: developing effective relationships
3. Theory: developing effective relationships
4. Instructions: working with the SENCO
5. Learning outcomes: working with the SENCO
6. Theory: working with the SENCO

Mentors

For this topic you should:

• read the ECT’s study materials below
• catch up with your ECT

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Week 4: teaching assistants

ECTs

For this topic you’ll need to:

• work through the self-study materials below (60 minutes)
• catch up with your mentor (60 minutes)

1. Instructions
2. Classroom practice

Mentors

For this topic you should:

• read the ECT’s study materials below
• catch up with your ECT

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Week 5: looking after yourself

ECTs

There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting (60 minutes).

Mentors

The ECT does not have a self-study element this week. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them about this topic.

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Week 6: lesson observations

ECTs

Use the materials below to plan observations of colleagues or yourself ahead of your mentor catch-up (60 minutes).

1. Instructions
2. Ideas for observation

Mentors

Use the materials below for an end of module review with the ECT.

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End of module reflections

ECTs

Use this time to take some high-level notes on what you’ve learnt in this module. Also note down any related areas you’d like to strengthen in future (10 minutes).

1. Instructions

Mentors

Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.