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Can an NQT pass 'induction' as a SEN teacher? We have a teacher who has just successfully completed his PGCE in PE but wishes to join us as a SEN teacher. We're keen to take him on but the process is unclear and we are receiving very ambiguous advice.

13 Nov 2012

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Do we have to advertise every post we appoint to. For example, if someone comes in for another meeting, and realise they would be perfect for a role in school, can we just offer them a position?

9 Nov 2012

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For a school with 1,200 students, what would the recommended SLT size be?

9 Nov 2012

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If we advertise for a post and decide to regrade a position before calling candidates to interview, do we need to re-advertise or can we send applicants a letter and see if they are still interested in the new position under the new lower re-grading?

9 Nov 2012

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Please can you tell me if teachers and support staff have probationary periods? According to our LA teachers (apart from NQT's) do not have probationary periods.

8 Nov 2012

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DfE proposes 'tougher tests' for trainee teachers

The DfE has announced that from September 2013, trainee teachers will face 'more rigorous' pre-entry tests.

26 Oct 2012

Leadership & Governance Hub

Updating your induction policy in line with the new EYFS framework

Pat Brunton & Linda Thornton provide a quick guide to help you ensure your staff induction policy meets the requirements of the revised EYFS framework

16 Oct 2012

Early Years Hub

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Redundancy: cost-cutting without unfair dismissal

Getting the procedure right is crucial. Peter Woodhouse explains how to navigate the complexities of consultation and selection, and looks at some new tribunal decisions

16 Oct 2012

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Training your support staff in times of tight budgets

Ruth Bradbury considers where training should be applied at the start of term and how to ensure that you stretch your budget to meet the needs of all of your staff

15 Oct 2012

School Business Management Hub

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A teacher has ripped up a student's work in front of the class and shouted at the class and student for an extended period of time. Do I have grounds for suspension pending further investigation?

10 Oct 2012

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Optimus Education

Recruitment and staffing

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Can an NQT pass 'induction' as a SEN teacher? We have a teacher who has just successfully completed his PGCE in PE but wishes to join us as a SEN teacher. We're keen to take him on but the process is unclear and we are receiving very ambiguous advice.

Do we have to advertise every post we appoint to. For example, if someone comes in for another meeting, and realise they would be perfect for a role in school, can we just offer them a position?

For a school with 1,200 students, what would the recommended SLT size be?

If we advertise for a post and decide to regrade a position before calling candidates to interview, do we need to re-advertise or can we send applicants a letter and see if they are still interested in the new position under the new lower re-grading?

Please can you tell me if teachers and support staff have probationary periods? According to our LA teachers (apart from NQT's) do not have probationary periods.

DfE proposes 'tougher tests' for trainee teachers

Updating your induction policy in line with the new EYFS framework

Redundancy: cost-cutting without unfair dismissal

Training your support staff in times of tight budgets

A teacher has ripped up a student's work in front of the class and shouted at the class and student for an extended period of time. Do I have grounds for suspension pending further investigation?

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