The framework maps support staff job roles against the current national training and qualifications commonly used by local authorities (LAs) and schools.
Training programmes and qualifications are grouped by job roles according to eight national qualifications framework (NQF) levels, which enable comparisons to be made and progression routes to be identified. There are also links to the awarding bodies and organisations, who can provide further information on the training programmes or qualifications listed. The standards that underpin many of the opportunities listed can be used to support school leaders in the performance management of their staff, enabling them to achieve or update qualifications.
LAs can tailor the framework by identifying the national training and qualifications that are available locally and deleting those that are not. Schools and local LAs can also use this information to discuss any gaps in local provision with training providers as well as incorporating their own training programmes into the local framework.
A template for LAs who may wish to develop a local framework is available on request from the TDA. If you would like to request a template or have any feedback on the career development framework please email standardsandqualifications@tda.gov.uk.
We have created postcards for LAs to promote effective use of the framework to school leaders and posters for school leaders to promote the framework to line managers and support staff. If you would like to order copies, please contact our publication line 0845 6060 323 quoting TDA0218 for the postcard and TDA0217 for the poster. You can view the materials from the download section in the right hand column.
Further information on using the framework, and the qualifications and training programmes it contains, can be found in the guidance handbook.
