SAS Induction Evening

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SAS Induction Evening

• Monday 10th November 2008

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What you have received

• Associates Guide
• CRB Form and Guidance
• Laminated card outlining description of role (P7)
• Key Points to remember throughout the Scheme
• Copy of this evenings powerpoint presentation

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TDA Registration

• You MUST register with the Training and
  Development Agency at the following link
• www.tda.gov.uk/sasregistration
• Please register under the subject stated on your
  offer letter
• The provider registration code is
• unipor
• Please make a note of this code!

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The Scheme and its Aims P4

• Accent on Widening Participation and Aim Higher
• Recruitment for Initial Teacher Training
• Raise Levels of Attainment and Aspirations
• Placements may relate to A-Level Qualifications
  (minimum 50 of allocated subject timetable)

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3.2 Schools P4

• Hampshire, Surrey, Isle of Wight, Dorset and
  Sussex
• Home Placements can also be arranged
• Professional Mentor overall responsibility for
  Associates in School

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Information about Electives
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• Getting credit for your SAS experience

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• Learning from Experience (Life) elective 10
  credits Semester2
• Enables you to capitalise on your SAS experience.
• Reflection on what you learn from the experience,
  and its relevance to work after graduation.
• Helps with job application forms too!

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• What it involves
• Attending 2 workshops Feb 9th 16th 09 _at_ 4-6pm
• Setting learning goals for yourself, based on the
  SAS experience but linked also to wider
  employability skills.
• Producing a portfolio which demonstrates learning
  against the goals you have set.
• And you have
• Support of a dedicated electives tutor in your
  department

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http//www.port.ac.uk/setupforlife/gettingstarted/
electives/

• Apply
• Online
• Scroll down to bottom of page

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• When we receive an online application form we
  check that you propose suitable experience
  (which you should have).
• You need to check with your personal tutor that
  your degree permits electives (some courses
  dont).
• Finally, make sure that your course administrator
  changes your option choice for Semester 2 to the
  Life unit.
• Any queries? Read the website and the FAQs, then
  email
• electives_at_port.ac.uk if your question not
  answered.

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3.3 Associates P4

• Support pupils and staff as soon as possible
• Pupil shadowing
• Short Presentation Life at University, personal
  aspirations before and after
• Optional personal focus special needs, fast
  track etc.
• Lesson Planning and Teaching

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3.3 (cont) Associates P5

• Create a PORTFOLIO of all written records (P20)
• Diary to inform Record of Achievement (optional
  to include in Portfolio)
• Teaching Lesson Plans, Evaluations
• Resources Produced
• Notes on Focus Issue (optional)
• Record of Achievement (P22/23)
• Training Entry Profile (P24-40) Achievements and
  sources of evidence related to core goals and QTS
  Standards.
• Presentation Notes raising aspirations (P7,
  Task 7)
• Evaluation (P45-47)

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4. The Programme

• Attendance at Training Sessions is Compulsory. If
  there are exceptional circumstances why you will
  be absent please let the SAS Administrator know
• Some training will relate to core goals
• The full schedule of Training is available in the
  Handbook (P6)

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4 (cont) The Programme

• Opportunity to meet and talk with PGCE ITT
  Trainees in Schools
• Opportunity to participate in Up for IT and
  Childrens University. Info to be given at
  Training 2.
• Opportunity to sometimes continue working
  voluntarily at the School

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5. Placements P7

• Given placement by Tuesday 25th November (in
  most cases)
• Can arrange placement in home town
• 15 days in School single days/block/combination
• Induction with Professional/Subject mentor
• Visits to some schools from SAS Tutor
• Contact Schools at least 3 weeks before you
  intend to start
• Contact SAS Administrator as soon as dates agreed

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7. Description of Role P7

• Full description in Handbook (P7)
• Additionally
• Required to travel to Schools Cost normally out
  of 40 per day
• CRB Check for all students
• 50 Deposit to be banked on non-completion of the
  Scheme

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8. Professional Conduct P8

• Make sure you read and understand must and
  must not points
• Dress smartly (no jeans!)
• Do not be alone with a pupil at anytime
• University have right to remove an Associate from
  a School in extreme circumstances

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8.1 Additional Tasks P9

• Be busy at all times fulfilling the role. Be
  pro-active
• Do not hog staff room chairs, computers etc.

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9. Assessment Material P10

• Portfolio (P5)
• Mentor Evaluation and Report comment on
• Contribution to Raising Aspirations
• Potential to become a teacher
• Impact on the School and Pupils
• All documentation on SECS website
• Portfolios to be handed in to SAS Administrator.
  Copies cannot be returned please take a copy
  before submission.
• Example of completed portfolio please see
  Appendix 2

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10. Finance P10

• No payment will be made until the full 15 days
  has been completed and work submitted
• Payment deadlines are in the SAS Handbook (P10)
• Timesheets to be signed by Professional/Subject
  mentor

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11. Certification P11

• Certificate detailing role and certifying
  completion of 15 day placement
• Certificate and Review presentation to take place
  in June/July

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Problems

• Any problems please do not deal with them
  yourself. Talk immediately to Subject/Professiona
  l Mentor and if necessary contact John King or
  Ann Patey

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Any Questions?