Creating Value In Schools
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Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or member of the wider school workforce, there’s a professional framework which can help you in setting objectives and identifying development opportunities. See the list below, arranged as:
They are issued by law and all teachers must follow them. They define the minimum level of practice for trainees and teachers to achieve qualified teacher status.
They cover:
Professional standards for teaching assistants
The professional standards for teaching assistants were published in 2016 by a group made up of unions and educational experts. The DfE were also involved in their development, but not their publication. The standards are grouped into four themes:
Teaching assistants can also refer to the level 3 apprenticeship standard for further guidance.
Professional standards for HLTAs
There are 33 standards, widely used for HLTAs. They are grouped as:
The professional standards set out the core and specialist areas of competency required to operate at four tiers of practice from entry level to executive leadership. The standards are grouped into seven themes:
The professional standards are free to access, though you need to register for an account with ISBL.
The standards provide a framework to guide school leaders to implement sustainability practices across a range of operational areas. They should be used in conjunction with the professional standards, and are grouped into the same seven themes.
The sustainability standards are free to access, though you need to register for an account with ISBL.
Estate management competency framework
The estate management competency framework outlines the functions, skills, and knowledge required to effectively manage the school estate. They are grouped under seven functions:
NGA Governing board skills audit
The NGA skills audit helps boards to recognise their strengths and identify areas where they need to develop in order to deliver their functions effectively. Governors and trustees are invited to governors and trustees to rate their knowledge, skills and experience in relation to:
National professional qualifications frameworks
The NPQ frameworks are a useful tool for identifying and assessing the learning required for a range of leadership roles. You can find frameworks for:
Outlines the knowledge, skills and behaviours that chief executive officers need to effectively lead a large trust. The framework refers to six domains:
