Responsibilities of the Provider. With effect from the Commencement Date, the University hereby engages the Provider, and the Provider hereby undertakes to the University, to provide Placements for Trainee Teachers in accordance with the terms of the Placement Policy, the Mentor Handbook, the Definitive Document and this Agreement, and, without limitation, to perform and discharge the following duties and obligations in accordance therewith, namely to: 3.1.1. provide Placements for Trainee Teachers in accordance with this Agreement; 3.1.2. observe, comply with, and conduct all aspects of the Placements in accordance with this Agreement and supporting documentation; 3.1.3. provide an electronic copy, where appropriate, of the following documentation to the University: 3.1.3.1. the current 'Information for parents' booklet; 3.1.3.2. the policy for initial teacher training; 3.1.3.3. the policy for equal opportunities; and 3.1.3.4. outcomes of the latest Ofsted report; 3.1.4. ensure that Trainee Teachers are provided with the same or equivalent work facilities and amenities (including but not limited to eating and rest areas, toilet facilities and equipment) as those provided to the Provider's own employees and discharge its obligations to the Trainee Teachers in this respect as if the Trainee Teachers were employees of the Provider; 3.1.5. ensure that the Trainee Teachers receive a timely induction; 3.1.6. provide a suitable setting for effective training including the provision of appropriate resources, ICT and access to the internet; and that Trainee Teachers have access to the professional support, appropriate models of good practice and necessary resources to enable them to meet the required assessment standards; 3.1.7. appoint a Subject Mentor, Mentor, School Mentor or School Based Tutor (as appropriate) who holds a teaching qualification, and has appropriate teaching experience who will have particular responsibility for the support and guidance; professional development and assessment of the Trainee Teacher, especially in relation to subject specific knowledge (where appropriate) and pedagogy; 3.1.8. ensure that such designated staff specified in clause 3.1.7 are familiar with the supporting documentation and requirements of the Placement by ensuring they attend the pre-placement briefing meeting(s); 3.1.9. release relevant staff to attend and contribute to meetings, training events and other activities arranged to support and develop initial training; 3.1.10. ensure that such designated staff as specified in clause 3.1.7 have extensive day to day contact with the Trainee Teacher, (including but not limited to) agreeing teaching time allocations; Trainee Teacher's involvement with individual pupils, groups of pupils and the class in accordance with the requirements of the training programme; and advising them on day-to-day, class-specific preparation, planning for learning and teaching and appropriate assessment and recording of learner’s achievements; monitor the effectiveness of that planning, preparation and assessment and advise modifications where necessary; and 3.1.11. ensure that any staff the Trainee Teacher works with are appropriately experienced members of staff providing suitable models of professional practice. In discharging its obligations, and performing its services, under this Agreement, the Provider shall at all times act properly with all due skill, care and diligence, in a proper, lawful, efficient and business-like manner, and in accordance with best practice within the education sector, comply with all documentation and reasonable instructions of the University and perform its services in such a manner as will not bring the University into disrepute. If required by the University, the Provider shall appoint a project manager (referred to as either a Professional Mentor (Secondary Partnerships) or a Placements Co-Ordinator (Primary partnerships and PCET partnerships) to act on the Provider’s behalf in respect of all matters relating to this Agreement. In the event that a Professional Mentor or Placements Co-ordinator is not required by the University, these duties under this Agreement shall be discharged by the relevant Mentor or School Based Tutor. In relation to such appointee, the Provider shall: 3.3.1. provide named contact details for the relevant appointee as soon as possible following the Commencement Date; 3.3.2. ensure the appointment is one of its permanent full-time employees who has all the skills, qualifications, experience and authority necessary, and has such administrative, personnel and other support as he or she may require, for the discharge of his or her duties under this Agreement; 3.3.3. complies with the duties and obligations applicable to him or her under the Placement Policy (including, without limitation, paragraph 8 thereof); including (but not limited to) ensuring a full induction, health & safety briefing, that appropriate opportunities are provided to fulfil the requirements of the Programme, attending all appropriate meetings, and facilitating the attendance by other members of the Provider’s team to meetings and training as required, ensuring all required reports are submitted and concerns raised and addressed with the University; and 3.3.4. has been approved in writing in advance of his or her appointment by the University. Prior to the commencement of each Placement, the Provider shall: 3.4.1. appoint a Mentor, Subject Mentor, School Mentor or School Based Tutor (as appropriate) for each Trainee Teacher on Placement based on the needs of the relevant Trainee Teacher and in accordance with the Placement Policy and notify the Trainee Teacher of the mentor or tutor’s contact details;
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Sources: Initial Teacher Education Placement Agreement, Initial Teacher Education Placement Agreement
Responsibilities of the Provider. With effect from the Commencement Date, the University hereby engages the Provider, and the Provider hereby undertakes to the University, to provide Placements for Trainee Teachers in accordance with the terms of the Placement Policy, the Mentor Handbook, the Definitive Document and this Agreement, and, without limitation, to perform and discharge the following duties and obligations in accordance therewith, namely to:
3.1.1. provide Placements for Trainee Teachers in accordance with this Agreement;
3.1.2. observe, comply with, and conduct all aspects of the Placements in accordance with this Agreement and supporting documentation;
3.1.3. provide an electronic copy, where appropriate, access of the following documentation to the UniversityUniversity on request:
3.1.3.1. the current 'Information for parents' booklet;
3.1.3.2. the policy for initial teacher training;
3.1.3.3. the policy for equal opportunities; and
3.1.3.4. outcomes of the latest Ofsted report;
3.1.4. ensure that Trainee Teachers are provided with the same or equivalent work facilities and amenities (including but not limited to eating and rest areas, toilet facilities and equipment) as those provided to the Provider's own employees and discharge its obligations to the Trainee Teachers in this respect as if the Trainee Teachers were employees of the Provider;
3.1.5. ensure that the Trainee Teachers receive a timely induction;
3.1.6. provide a suitable setting for effective training including the provision of appropriate resources, ICT and access to the internet; and that Trainee Teachers have access to the professional support, appropriate models of good practice and necessary resources to enable them to meet the required assessment standards;
3.1.7. appoint a Subject Mentor, Mentor, School Mentor or School Based Tutor (as appropriate) who holds a teaching qualification, and has appropriate teaching experience who will have particular responsibility for the support and guidance; professional development and assessment of the Trainee Teacher, especially in relation to subject specific knowledge (where appropriate) and pedagogy;
3.1.8. ensure that such designated staff specified in clause 3.1.7 are familiar with the supporting documentation and requirements of the Placement by ensuring they attend the pre-placement briefing meeting(s);
3.1.9. release relevant staff to attend and contribute to meetings, training events and other activities arranged to support and develop initial training;
3.1.10. ensure that such designated staff as specified in clause 3.1.7 have extensive day to day contact with the Trainee Teacher, (including but not limited to) agreeing teaching time allocations; Trainee Teacher's involvement with individual pupils, groups of pupils and the class in accordance with the requirements of the training programme; and advising them on day-to-day, class-specific preparation, planning for learning and teaching and appropriate assessment and recording of learner’s achievements; monitor the effectiveness of that planning, preparation and assessment and advise modifications where necessary; and
3.1.11. ensure that any staff the Trainee Teacher works with are appropriately experienced members of staff providing suitable models of professional practice. In discharging its obligations, and performing its services, under this Agreement, the Provider shall at all times act properly with all due skill, care and diligence, in a proper, lawful, efficient and business-like manner, and in accordance with best practice within the education sector, comply with all documentation and reasonable instructions of the University and perform its services in such a manner as will not bring the University into disrepute. If required by the University, the Provider shall appoint a project manager (referred to as either a Professional Mentor (Secondary Partnerships) or a Placements Co-Ordinator (Primary partnerships and PCET partnerships) to act on the Provider’s behalf in respect of all matters relating to this Agreement. In the event that a Professional Mentor or Placements Co-ordinator is not required by the University, these duties under this Agreement shall be discharged by the relevant Mentor or School Based Tutor. In relation to such appointee, the Provider shall:
3.3.1. provide named contact details for the relevant appointee as soon as possible following the Commencement Date;
3.3.2. ensure the appointment is one of its permanent full-time employees who has all the skills, qualifications, experience and authority necessary, and has such administrative, personnel and other support as he or she may require, for the discharge of his or her duties under this Agreement;
3.3.3. complies with the duties and obligations applicable to him or her under the Placement Policy (including, without limitation, paragraph 8 thereof); including (but not limited to) ensuring a full induction, health & safety briefing, that appropriate opportunities are provided to fulfil the requirements of the Programme, attending all appropriate meetings, and facilitating the attendance by other members of the Provider’s team to meetings and training as required, ensuring all required reports are submitted and concerns raised and addressed with the University; and
3.3.4. has been approved in writing in advance of his or her appointment by the University. Prior to the commencement of each Placement, the Provider shall:
3.4.1. appoint a Mentor, Subject Mentor, School Mentor or School Based Tutor (as appropriate) for each Trainee Teacher on Placement based on the needs of the relevant Trainee Teacher and in accordance with the Placement Policy and notify the Trainee Teacher of the mentor or tutor’s contact details;
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