
Stretch and Challenge – from Pass to Distinction
Keep reflecting on these questions throughout your apprenticeship journey. It is important to test your level of comptence in the following questions. Being able to confidently evidence each of these questions through discussions, Q&As and within your portfolio will enable you to achieve your apprenticeship at distinction level.
Demonstration of knowledge of a range of methods for teaching enhancement
Evidences their knowledge of development theory and how this is used for the development of the pupils they are working with in a staged approach to their cognitive and social growth
Being able to describe positives and negatives of using different technologies in the support of learning
Report issues to the ICT co ordinator and log faults for the technician to address
The ability to use assessment format to record children’s learning.
An understanding of the advantages and disadvantages with using different observation methods and assessments
Ability to use correct and accurate assessment to construct feedback to pupils and teachers.
The ability to use curricular subject knowledge to contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of activities and lessons
Evidence an understanding of the National Curriculum across all key stages and be able to implement this into children’s learning
Describe an understanding of how
Serious Case Reviews inform changes to school procedures.
Evidence of working with/be able to explain the roles of external agencies to keep children safe.
Use of effective questioning skills and dialogue that deepens children’s understanding.
Use of developmental feedback to
encourage learner’s independence.
Ability to provide considered feedback on the effectiveness of behaviour management strategies
Successfully use a range of behaviour strategies
Demonstrates broader support in
behaviour management utilising the
schools Behaviour Management System
Able to successfully comply with school policy to improve ways of working as a team and make suggestions for improvements.
Evidence a dynamic adaptation of
language skills relevant to the group of pupils you are interacting with.
Use assessment data to improve next steps and planning.
Ability to access school systems to find resources and input information, for example: assessment data under
guidance of teacher
Demonstrate how they support pupils to reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made and how to improve
Demonstrate evidence of where they
have made an impact.
Evidence how they show full
professionalism with professional agencies and have a flexible approach to all areas of the school with enthusiasm.
Evidence how they action and accept new ideas for activities to meet all children’s needs.
Evidence when they have taken a pro-active lead in supporting children and colleagues
Describe examples of promoting
community cohesion and cultural differences in the classroom ensuring all learners feel valued and individual.
Demonstrate and evidence an
understanding of the importance of reflective practice and how this increases professional knowledge and skills.
Evidence when they have independently looked to improve skills, knowledge and practice.
Ability to use reflection to improve and identify key areas for personal growth.
Describe evidence of working with
Agencies, for example, School Nurse
Provides evidence of working alongside any outside agency and implementing suggested strategies.