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2 ACHIEVING THE STANDARD FOR FULL<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
What does the Council want to know?<br />
It is important that the Council has a record of any<br />
periods of relevant teaching. A portfolio of your<br />
experiences should be kept so that you can<br />
complete your GTC Scotl<strong>and</strong> interim <strong>and</strong> final<br />
reports <strong>and</strong> it will enable you to monitor your<br />
progress. An interim report should be completed<br />
after two terms full time continuous <strong>and</strong> relevant<br />
service. A final report should be completed at the<br />
end of four terms. Where service is not continuous,<br />
an interim report should be submitted <strong>for</strong> periods<br />
of three to four weeks’ (or more) service. Where<br />
your teaching has been of a shorter time,<br />
confirmation of dates of service (as recorded on<br />
the Record of Teaching Service table) will suffice. A<br />
final report should be completed by you <strong>and</strong> your<br />
headteacher at the end of your probationary<br />
period. Report <strong>for</strong>ms can be downloaded from the<br />
Alternative Route part of the Probation section of<br />
our website.<br />
Remember that the GTC Scotl<strong>and</strong> is here to<br />
support <strong>and</strong> advise you on issues relating to your<br />
probationary period <strong>and</strong> if you require additional<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation it can be accessed from our website or<br />
by contacting the Probation Department<br />
(probation@gtcs.org.uk).<br />
Who writes the reports?<br />
You complete the majority of the report but you<br />
will also need to ask your headteacher to complete<br />
the appropriate parts of the document(s).<br />
of the report. Your signature does not necessarily<br />
indicate your agreement with the content.<br />
Who is responsible <strong>for</strong> ensuring that reports are<br />
submitted to the Council?<br />
You are. If reports are not <strong>for</strong>warded, it is<br />
impossible to record <strong>and</strong> credit the probationary<br />
service completed. Please ensure that reports are<br />
submitted at the end of each period of service.<br />
What support <strong>and</strong> professional development can<br />
I access to help achieve the St<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>for</strong> Full<br />
Registration?<br />
Meetings with a probation supporter/mentor <strong>and</strong><br />
observed teaching sessions are also essential as<br />
part of your ongoing development. Invite<br />
observers to provide feedback. Check with your<br />
authority on the support which is available <strong>and</strong><br />
make sure you record all additional training<br />
undertaken in your Portfolio. Maintain your<br />
Portfolio at all times; it is easier to do this as you<br />
develop. Take advantage of in<strong>for</strong>mal support<br />
offered by colleagues.<br />
What is a Portfolio?<br />
A Portfolio is evidence of your journey from<br />
provisional registration to full registration <strong>and</strong> is a<br />
live record of your ongoing development.<br />
What happens if the report on my teaching<br />
service is adverse?<br />
If, at the end of the probationary period, your<br />
report is adverse, your probationary service may be<br />
extended or your registration cancelled.<br />
Can I comment on my report?<br />
Yes. Interim <strong>and</strong> final report <strong>for</strong>ms invite you to<br />
submit comments to the Council separately, in<br />
writing, if you wish. You are asked to sign the <strong>for</strong>m<br />
to confirm that you have read <strong>and</strong> received a copy<br />
3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROBATIONARY<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Can I teach in a nursery school or class?<br />
Providing you hold a teaching qualification in<br />
primary education, the probation period may be<br />
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