Aims and Objectives

A consultation and solution focused initiative

Pattern of meetings:

To meet at least every half term. For the TA's and SSA's to be released from timetable for half a day
Separate clusters, one for secondary colleagues and another for primary
Meetings for TA's and SSA's only
To assist in directing TA's and SSA's through consultation in encouraging them to find their own solutions to problems

To share good practice
To look at and discuss resources
To look at new material on the market
Provide the opportunity to discuss issues with colleagues
Common issues are discussed
To raise awareness of training and professional development
To raise issues within the authority that may affect their group
To discuss government issues that may be applicable to their group
To deliver bespoke training if required
To invite guest speakers
To visit other schools within the group to observe different environments
To help establish their own network of help and support
To encourage not to work in isolation
To establish themselves as an active valued member of a team
To improve self esteem
To feel confident in raising issues and problems with colleagues not just at meetings
To encourage to take an active part in the development of their role within the school and in discussing the impact and outcomes
To liaise and discuss the progress of the pupils with their line manager
To offer strategies of differentiation to the subject teachers
To glean knowledge of the type of difficulties of the pupils they work with
To inform on health and safety issues
To discuss their working environment
To be aware of any legislation regarding their pupils
To look at and discuss appropriate recording strategies

To offer help and advice regarding their case load
Help in establishing appropriate I.L.P's
Help in the delivery of the I.L.P's
To offer demonstration teaching
To raise self esteem
To act as a focus regarding information and resources
To advise on relevant training and professional development
To oversee and monitor the transition of skills gleaned in the cluster into the classroom and individual teaching

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Areas

Consultation

Advisory Teacher