Professional Standards (Teachers' Standards) Flashcards

The Teachers' Standards (2011) are divided into two parts. What are they?

Answer: Part One: Teaching (Standards 1-8); Part Two: Personal and Professional Conduct

The Teachers' Standards comprise Part One (Teaching), which contains Standards 1-8 covering expectations for teaching and learning, and Part Two (Personal and Professional Conduct), which sets out the behaviour and attitudes expected of teachers.

Teachers' Standard 1 states that teachers should 'set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.' Which of the following best demonstrates this in practice?

Answer: Maintaining consistently high expectations for all pupils regardless of background, providing appropriate support and challenge to enable every pupil to achieve

Standard 1 requires teachers to have high expectations for ALL pupils. This means not lowering the bar based on background or prior attainment, but providing the differentiated support needed for every pupil to meet ambitious expectations.

According to Teachers' Standard 8, which of the following is a key wider professional responsibility?

Answer: Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, and developing effective professional relationships with colleagues

Standard 8 covers wider professional responsibilities including contributing to the school community, collaborating with colleagues, communicating effectively with parents, and taking responsibility for professional development.

Part Two of the Teachers' Standards addresses personal and professional conduct. Which of the following behaviours would breach this standard?

Answer: Engaging in a social media relationship with a current pupil and sharing personal information

Part Two requires teachers to maintain proper professional boundaries. Engaging in social media relationships with pupils and sharing personal information breaches these boundaries, potentially compromising safeguarding and professional integrity.

What does Teachers' Standard 3 specifically require regarding subject knowledge?

Answer: Teachers must demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, keep their knowledge up to date, and address pupils' misconceptions

Standard 3 requires teachers to have strong, up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge, demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in their subject, and be able to address common misconceptions. This is an ongoing professional responsibility.

During the induction year (ECT), how are the Teachers' Standards used?

Answer: They form the basis for assessment — ECTs must demonstrate they meet all the Standards by the end of their induction period

The Teachers' Standards are the framework against which ECTs are assessed during their two-year induction period. ECTs must demonstrate they are meeting all the Standards by the end of induction, supported by their induction tutor and mentor.