Cause for Concern Procedure Clause Samples
Cause for Concern Procedure. The Cause for Concern process is initiated if a student teacher is not making sufficient progress in relation to the Standards or expectations of the placement. For Instance, a Cause for Concern will be initiated if a student’s planning or placement based files are unsatisfactory, their subject knowledge is insufficient or they are not behaving in a professional manner. The following section explains the procedures that would normally be adopted if a student teacher is giving cause for concern. There may be particular reasons or circumstances why the university and its partner institutions may need to depart from this framework, and in these instances, the adhoc framework will be clarified. A Cause for Concern can be raised at any stage in the placement, although as the review period is usually 5 full days. If at the interim assessment stage any aspect is deemed unsatisfactory, a cause for concern must be raised. It is better to raise a Cause for Concern, and for the trainee to address specific areas of weakness, earlier in the placement than later. If a student teacher is giving cause for concern and does not appear to be achieving the expectations of the placement and/or his her teaching are unsatisfactory the Assistant Head of School, Partnerships, Dr. ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ must be informed. Whilst it is important to avoid demoralising a student teacher who is causing concern, it is important that s/he should be left in no doubt as to the situation. The Cause for Concern must be communicated clearly both orally and in writing using form PD, which must be signed by the student teacher, the mentor, and the Professional Tutor (Secondary schools) or Headteacher (Primary Schools). It is essential to pinpoint specific areas of weakness with reference to the Standards, agree targets for improvement with deadlines and suggest how these targets can be achieved. The school mentor would then normally work to ensure that:
1. An PD form is completed either by the placement or university indicating which aspects are unsatisfactory with reference to the Standards (mentors may find the grading descriptors useful) ii. strategies for improvement;
Cause for Concern Procedure. Each separate cause for concern is located on the individual policy. The Academy aims to provide equal opportunities in all areas and aspects of the curriculum and Academy life for all students and staff, with equal value given to all. It is important that students revise and review their work and be examined on it at regular intervals, if they are to be successful. The majority of courses have portfolio or extended essays as part of the final assessment and it is the student’s responsibility that these are handed in to the Subject Teacher by the deadline date. There are Level 2 and Level 3 examinations at the following times: • During the set Mock examination weeks • In the summer term - A Level and one year courses Some courses have examinations at different points of the academic year. Students will only be entered for public examinations on the recommendation of the Subject Teacher. A full copy of the Examination Policy document is available on the Academy website and students will be issued with a copy of the External Examinations Handbook on an annual basis. Students wishing to re-take an examination or module will be charged the examination fee per unit and an administration fee, which is payable before the final entry date. No entry will be made without payment and failure to meet deadlines may result in additional fees being imposed by the awarding bodies. Any student withdrawing from an examination without agreement from the Academy will be responsible for paying the withdrawal fee. No-one is permitted to leave the site during lesson time without the express approval and signature of the Director of Sixth Form, or the relevant Subject Teacher if it is for the purpose of research for an assignment or essay. Forms must be approved by the Director of Sixth Form. Once a completed form is obtained the student must sign out and sign in on their return at the times stated on the form.
Cause for Concern Procedure. Each separate cause for concern is located on the individual policy. The Academy aims to provide equal opportunities in all areas and aspects of the curriculum and Academy life for all students and staff, with equal value given to both sexes. It is important that students revise and review their work and be examined on it at regular intervals, if they are to be successful. The majority of courses have portfolio or extended essays as part of the final assessment and it is the student’s responsibility that these are handed in to the Subject Teacher by the deadline date. There are Level 2 and Level 3 examinations at the following times: During the set Mock examination weeks. In the summer term – A Level and one year courses. Some courses have examinations at different points of the academic year. Students will only be entered for public examinations on the recommendation of the Subject Teacher. A full copy of the Examination Policy document is available on the Academy website and students will be issued with a copy of the External Examinations Handbook on an annual basis. Students wishing to re-take an examination or module will be charged the examination fee per unit and an administration fee, which is payable before the final entry date. No entry will be made without payment and failure to meet deadlines may result in additional fees imposed by the awarding bodies. Any student withdrawing from an examination without agreement from the Academy will be responsible for paying the withdrawal fee. No-one is permitted to leave the site during lesson time without the express approval and signature of the Director of Sixth Form, or the relevant Subject Teacher if it is for the purpose of research for an assignment or essay. Forms must be approved by the Director of Sixth Form at morning registration only. Once a completed form is obtained the student must sign out and sign in on their return at the times stated on the form.