Minimum requirements for Teacher Induction Scheme profiles

Teaching block 1 (August to January)

Development plans

• 2 development plans (one at the start of the teaching block and the other at its conclusion), each including a minimum of 1 entry in each area of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Professional discussions

• 12 supporter meetings (1 per week)

Observations

• 5 observed teaching sessions

Learning activities

• 2 entries in each of the 3 areas of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Progress report outcomes

There are 3 possible outcomes from your progress report at the end of teaching block 1. Your reviewer (the headteacher) can assess your progress as:

• Satisfactory
• Cause for Concern; or
• Unsatisfactory

Your progress was assessed as Satisfactory

If your progress is identified as Satisfactory, you are required to complete 2 teaching blocks in total.

Teaching block 2 (January to June)

Development plans

• 2 development plans (one at the start of the teaching block and the other at its conclusion), each including a minimum of 1 entry in each area of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Professional discussions

• 12 supporter meetings (1 per week)

Observations

• 4 observed teaching sessions

Learning activities

• 2 entries in each of the 3 areas of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Your progress was assessed as Cause for Concern or Unsatisfactory

If your progress is identified as Cause for Concern or Unsatisfactory, you will be required to complete 3 teaching blocks in total

Teaching block 2 (January to March)

Development plans

• 2 development plans (one at the start of the teaching block and the other at its conclusion), each including a minimum of 1 entry in each area of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Professional discussions

• 8 supporter meetings (1 per week)

Observations

• 3 observed teaching sessions

Learning activities

• 2 entries in each of the 3 areas of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Teaching block 3 (April to June)

Development plans

• 2 development plans (one at the start of the teaching block and the other at its conclusion), each including a minimum of 1 entry in each area of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)

Professional discussions

• 6 supporter meetings (1 per week)

Observations

• 3 observed teaching sessions

Learning activities

• 2 entries in each of the 3 areas of the Standard for Full Registration (Being a Teacher in Scotland; Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Skills and Abilities)