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Question
1 - What are your
views on whether there is a prevalence in the use of supply
teachers on a planned and unplanned basis?
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There is a
prevalence on a planned basis.
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If you believe that this results in problems
(for example, for schools, pupils or teachers), how do you think
they could be resolved?
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For schools with problems, they arise if there
is no clear guidance to supply teachers on expectations, behaviour
codes and routines within the school.
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 2
- What are your
views on the circumstances in which supply teachers are used for
example, the types of classes they cover; the types of learning
activities which take place under the supervision of supply
teachers; whether they are qualified to teach relevant
subjects?
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Learning
activities are usually of a poorer quality when supply teachers are
used. Core subject cover within secondary schools is
difficult, especially within the Welsh-medium sector.
SDP Guidance
states that the time class teachers spend outside their class
should be reduced.
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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There needs to be national minimum expectations
on learner/practitioner conduct and delivery of the
curriculum.
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 3
- What are your
views on the impact of the use of supply teachers on the outcomes
for pupils (including any impact on pupil behaviour)?
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ESS and ND
‘train’ the staff they supply – but is this to
the same standard as a school, the LA or Welsh Government would
want?
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 4
- What are your
views on the Continuous Professional Development of supply teachers
and the potential impact of the National Professional Learning
Model?
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Supply teachers,
especially those on short term supply, are not usually managed
formally so their developmental needs are not addressed.
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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There should be a minimum expectation that
registered supply teachers are formally managed in their agency or
school.
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 5
- What are your
views on performance management arrangements for supply
teachers?
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Supply teachers,
especially those on short term supply, are not usually managed
formally so that their developmental needs are not
addressed.
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If you think there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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There should be a minimum expectation that
registered supply teachers should be managed by their agency or
school.
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 6
- Do you consider
that local authorities and regional consortia have sufficient
oversight of the use of supply teachers?
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This is not the
business of the LA or region.
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 7
- Are you aware of
any local and regional variation in the use of supply teachers and
if so, are there any reasons for this?
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There are over 40
agencies in Wales and there is variable use of certain agencies.
There is little regulation on procurement especially
regarding safeguarding (safe recruitment checks).
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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There should be a National Kite Mark for safe
recruiters of supply teachers so that schools can make an informed
decision on agencies that have safe recruitment/employment and
deployment policies.
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 8
- Do you have any
views on supply agencies and their quality assurance
arrangements?
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See questions 7
and 8.
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If you believe there are problems in this area,
how do you think they could be resolved?
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How significant is this issue? (Please select
one option)
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1 – This is a key, urgent
problem.
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2 – This is a problem that
needs to be addressed.
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ü
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question 9
- Are you aware of
any specific issues relating to Welsh medium education? If so, what
are they?
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Welsh-medium
difficulties:
Both secondary and
primary schools have less choice to draw supply cover from.
As a consequence, staff are deployed inappropriately by
agencies e.g. secondary supply teacher deployed to work in
Foundation Phase.
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