NQT Induction

At Central South Consortium (CSC) we aim to ensure that every NQT has the necessary support during their induction period.

Bridging from QTS into Induction:

The ITE team works closely with the Induction team at CSC to enable individuals to achieve a successful transition from ITE into work. This includes offering bridging support via Microsoft Teams.

Click here to join the Team for new NQTs in 2024-25
Explore the files in this Team for information about the induction process
New NQTs are invited to a ‘Welcome to the region’ event 10.30am on 28th August 2024 to help prepare for the start of term and starting their induction process (meeting scheduled in the team)

Getting started:

All NQTs employed in schools in Wales should be registered with EWC and understand the Induction process.
All schools need to send an Induction Notification Form for all NQTs employed at their school within 10 days of the NQT starting employment.
Any NQTs on a short term or daily supply basis are required to send a short term supply notification form to EWC.
All NQTs and their mentors are required to attend a briefing session with regard to the statutory induction process. This session should be attended annually. Dates for briefings are posted on our Knowledge Bank page – green flyer for NQTs and yellow flyer for Mentors.
It is recommended that all schools have a trained Induction Mentor as NQTs have entitlement to support if they are on supply or longer term contracts.

Support for NQTs:

Please read the Statutory Induction Guidance here.

Professional Learning (PL):

NQTs are entitled to 10% non-contact time on top of PPA to engage in our professional learning opportunities.

National NQT programme Sept-Nov 2024 online – green flyer for dates and meeting links.
CSC regional 5 day Aspire/Anelu programme (December-March). Online booking form coming soon! Find out a bit more about the programme in the video below:

CSC bespoke NQT events throughout the year such as ‘Teach Meet’ for short term supply NQTs.

Support and Guidance for Induction Mentors and External Verifiers:

All professional learning for IMs and Validators is advertised via the school bulletin.
Check out the Knowledge Bank for other useful documents such as reports, resources, events and guidance.
Mentors: please join the National Team for National Professional Learning events.
Mentors: please join the Regional Team for Regional events and resources.
Validators will be put into a Team when they begin their role.