Essential Checklist for Schools
If you answer no to any of these questions, please use the comments box at the end to provide further details
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1.	Our school has a copy of the annually updated Solihull protocol for NQTs and we are aware of our roles and responsibilities.	☐	☐	
2.	I have seen evidence that every NQT has passed the relevant skills tests, prior to appointment and can therefore start their induction.	☐	☐	
3.	If the NQT has come from another school or local authority during their induction period, we have obtained copies of all previous assessments. We have/will send copies to the Local Authority.	☐	☐	
4.	Each NQT is receiving a reduced timetable (no more than 90% of the average contact time) which is protected and used to support CPD. This is in addition to PPA time.	☐	☐	
5.	Every NQT has an induction tutor with the appropriate skills, time and experience to fully undertake their role.	☐	☐	
6.	The induction tutor (s) has a copy of the protocol, the teacher’s standards, and the assessment forms, and is aware of their role and responsibilities.	☐	☐	
7.	Every NQT with their induction tutor has outlined the initial CPD programme for each NQT.	☐	☐	
8.	Every NQT has an individualised and structured induction support programme. A timeline with dates for formal observations, progress reviews and 3 formal assessment meetings have been identified and agreed.	☐	☐	
9.	Every NQT has been/will be observed during the first half term, and they will receive regular formal half termly observations and feedback as part of their statutory induction programme.	☐	☐	
10.	The NQT induction tutor has attended training in the last 2 years.	☐	☐	
11.	Our school has an induction policy, which includes NQTs.	☐	☐	
12.	We are clear about the deadlines for assessment and understand that these need to be sent to NQT admin within 10 days once the assessments have taken place.	☐	☐	
13.	If the NQT is working part time, we have agreed how long their induction programme will be and when formal assessments will be carried out. This information has been given to the Local Authority.	☐	☐	
14.	We understand that if we have concerns about the progress of any NQT at any stage during their induction, we will contact the Local Authority as soon as possible. 	☐	☐	
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