Capability - NASUWT

staff/governors. Where performance issues are identified, there is variation
in the types of supportive interventions offered by schools and in how
these are received by individuals and differences in the outcomes of these
interventions, specifically, whether or not the performance issue is
successfully addressed and therefore whether or not local capability
procedures are considered.’ 5
The research for the GTCE confirmed that the profile of incompetence case
referrals to the GTCE is not consistent geographically:
Levels of referrals to the GTCE for incompetence 6
(June 2001 to September 2008)
Number of referrals made
Number of local authorities
(N = 150)
Ever referred for incompetence 61
1 35
2 13
3 4
4 3
5 or more 6
Never referred for incompetence 89
Total 150
The NatCen research concludes:
‘The study has…demonstrated that there is considerable variation in the way capability
procedures are interpreted and applied. There are differences in their interpretation
as primarily supportive or disciplinary procedures and in judgements about the extent
to which they are repetitious of action undertaken through the performance
management system. In turn, these interpretations influence the application of the
procedures, which differ in their formality, the information supplied to teachers
throughout, and their overall duration and the length of particular stages.’ 7
5
NatCen (2010) Factors contributing to the referral and non-referral of incompetence cases to the GTC, GTCE,
p70.
6
NatCen (2010) ibid, p79.
7
NatCen (2010) ibid, p71.
5