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Dear reader,
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In this issue of tdaNews we look at how the early years foundation stage
(EYFS) sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from
birth until the end of the reception year of primary school. You can also read
about how the introduction of the EYFS will affect staffing issues for higher
level teaching assistants.
There are several opportunities to get involved this month including a
chance to help the TDA improve qualifications for school staff.
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Editor, tdaNews
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In depth
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Recruitment
Revised Able to Teach
Able to Teach was first produced by the TDA in 2004 to help teacher training
providers admit more disabled applicants. Following changes to legislation, we
have produced an updated version.
Find out more.
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Quality and standards
Change to the skills tests regulations
Following a change in regulations, from 1 September 2008, trainee teachers
not awarded qualified teacher status because they have not passed all three skills
tests will be prevented from going into teaching.
Find out more.
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Letter from the Chief Executive
Teachers from diverse backgrounds are making a significant difference to
improving the lives of children and young people and the TDA continues to support
providers in ensuring the teaching workforce reflects the diversity of our society.
Read more.
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Change management
Extension of regional trainers' scope of support for performance management
Trainer support has been extended to include briefings on the revised framework
of professional standards for teachers and links between performance management,
the standards and continuing professional development.
Find out more.
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In brief
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Round-up
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What's on/Get involved
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Resources
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In this issue...
Stat of the month
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Nearly 3 million children in over 7000 schools are now benefiting from access to
a full range of extended services.
Find out more.
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HLTA Matters
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Higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs) work with teachers to support teaching,
learning and pupil achievement.
For essential information on all HLTA issues,
read HLTA matters.
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The knowledge: The early years foundation stage
The early years foundation stage comes into force in September 2008 and will establish
a framework for providing learning, development and care for children from birth to five.
But what is it, how will it affect provision and what support and information is available?
The knowledge explains.
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Update for local authority induction coordinators
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LA induction coordinators work with schools to quality assure the induction support programme of NQTs.
Read articles designed to share effective practice
here.
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Get in touch
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E-mail the editor with any comments or suggestions at
tdaNews@tda.gov.uk
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For media enquiries in relation to items in tdaNews, please contact
the TDA media relations team on 020 7023 8080.
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