Management Information Sheet

All maintained schools who have appointed an NQT have a statutory obligation to appoint an Appropriate Body to monitor and accredit NQT Induction in accordance with statutory guidance 2.21 and 2.24.

• 2.21 An NQT cannot start their induction until their Appropriate Body has been agreed.
• 2.24 Once an NQT has been appointed, the Head teacher must notify the appropriate body in advance of the NQT taking up post. Failure to do so may delay the start of the induction period.

Before you can register your NQT
Please check the following:

• The NQT has QTS and is eligible to start induction
• The NQT's post is a suitable post in accordance with statutory guidance 2.17. This is particularly important for an NQT serving induction in a non-standard setting. Guidance for non-standard settings (e.g. Special Schools, PRU etc) is downloadable from Resources section of NQT Manager.
• We recommend schools also complete a self evaluation.

Norfolk Appropriate Body - NQT Induction Services

Norfolk Appropriate Body for NQT induction continues to offer schools a support package that provides a robust structure of support, advice and guidance throughout induction including the following:

Training for NQTs

• An introductory workshop covering expectations, statutory requirements/entitlements; roles & responsibilities; procedures and protocols; networking; sharing practice and well-being
• Plenary workshops to reflect on induction, think about the challenges facing today's teachers, consider further networking, share practice and explore continued professional development opportunities.

Training for Induction Mentors/Co-coordinators/Tutors
A workshop for NQT mentors/tutors covering statutory regulations; roles and responsibilities; NQT Manager (online support facility); observations; assessments; linking performance against the teacher standards; action plans; setting objectives and supporting progression, protocols when working with vulnerable NQTs
(Dates and booking available via NQT Manager)

In addition Schools and NQTs have access to a core package of support which includes:

• Access to NQT Manager, an on-line one-stop-shop for registration, resources, training and reporting
• Monitoring NQT progress
• Providing information, advice and guidance including NQT Induction Handbook.
• Providing data to National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL)
• Carrying out routine checks and Quality Assurance
• Making and communicating decisions and recommendations regarding the successful completion, reduction or extension of the induction period
• Providing access to up-to-date guidance documents, website and newsletters
• Arranging personalised support for vulnerable NQTs
• Carrying out specific guidance visits for vulnerable NQTs, as required.
• NQT panel to oversee Quality Assurance and vulnerable NQTs
• Completing the 'sign-off' process

To Purchase Services
Schools who want to retain the County as the Appropriate Body will be invoiced/journalled £235/per term for each NQT registered with us.

Please make sure registration has taken place on NQT Manager and personal/school and contract details are correct.

Concessions for Schools with more than five NQTs
Schools are charged £235/NQT/term for up to five NQTs. Schools with over five NQTs will receive a 10% reduction for each additional NQT.

Continued Professional Development Opportunities
A full list of CPD activities and training can be found on our CPD website click here

Additional Support for vulnerable NQTs - cost £100/hour or £370/half day (Depending on the nature of the support required.)

For those NQTs who need a higher level of support or a more personalised approach we are able to provide additional services which might include: Additional follow up visits Support and guidance from a specialist subject adviser An evaluation visit and/or lesson observation from an independent adviser or other appropriate individual.

We look forward to providing NQT services to your institution and should you, or your NQT Induction Co-ordinator have any queries please contact:

Denise Beckett - Adviser Recruitment, Retention and NQT Induction01603 638003 or Email
Nicola Clarke - Business Support Officer, NQT Induction 01603 307748 or Email