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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 of supply teachers primarily on a planned basis but
sometimes on an unplanned 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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No real issue – if planned.
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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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X
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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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Circumstances
vary. Some schools are more organised.
More challenging
areas of the curriculum should be taught by the regular teacher,
unless it is long term supply.
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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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This should be organised by the SMT/ curriculum
leaders, not by admin staff.
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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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X
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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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This varies
depending on a number of factors: the organisation within the
school; the quality of individual teachers and the availability of
school policies (e.g. behaviour policy) immediately to supply
teachers
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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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A designated member of the SMT (Senior
Management Team) should make supply teachers aware of a summary of
certain basic school policies. (e.g. behaviour policy) and a
summary of basic information for supply teachers (e.g. An A4 sheet
of guidelines for teachers within that 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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X
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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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CPD is essential
for every supply teacher, to keep up to date with current
regulations and the changing curriculum.
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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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This can be solved within the school for long
term supply teachers and funding for agencies for short term supply
teachers.
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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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X
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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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This varies from
school to school, it normally only occurs for long term supplies.
However it is essential for every teacher.
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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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Extra funding for schools (for long term
supplies) and funding for agencies (for short term regular
supplies)
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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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X
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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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No, local
authorities need to be more aware of how schools are using supply
teachers.
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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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Local authorities need to have regulations to
make sure that all supply teachers meet the required
standards.
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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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X
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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 is a marked
variation in the use of supply teachers.
Where this good
practice, supply teachers are aware of whole school policies and
planning. However, in some schools, teachers are left to
their own devices – this is where differences in the quality
of teaching can occur.
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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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All supply teachers should have a brief
explanatory meeting with a member of the SMT (Not admin staff!)
where they are made aware of whole school policies and what is
expected of them.
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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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X
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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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Some agencies have
better quality assurance arrangements than others. In the best
practice, supply agencies will employ qualified staff (e.g.
experienced, senior teachers or head teachers) who are able to
monitor teaching and learning of supply teachers.
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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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Supply agencies should follow the best practice
by monitoring the quality of teaching and learning of the supply
teachers
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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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X
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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 9
- Are you aware of
any specific issues relating to Welsh medium education? If so, what
are they?
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There is a
shortage of Welsh medium supply teachers.
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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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Train more Welsh medium teachers
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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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X
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3 – This is a minor
problem
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4 – Not a problem.
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Question
10 - If you had to
make one recommendation to the Welsh Government from all the points
you have made, what would that recommendation be?
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To provide funding so that all supply teachers
receive regular quality CPD and are monitored by their agency (or
schools for long term supply teachers)
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Question
11 - Do you have any
other comments or issues you wish to raise that have not been
covered by the specific questions?
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At certain times of year, there is a shortage of
supply teachers. More funding is required to train high
quality teachers.
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