Contents
Introduction
During the course of their training, trainee teachers need to be prepared to teach across the 0 to 5 age range (the EYFS). Moreover, their understanding of the educational continuum of expectations, curricula, and teaching in Key Stages 1 will be enhanced through engaging with experiences of teaching within a school.
During SBT3 no trainee will be required to perform more than 90% of the duties normally required of a full time early years teacher. Therefore it is expected they receive a percentage of their working week as non-contact time.
SBT3 Key Dates
- SBT3 is 20th – 31st January 2025
- 20th – 24th January: 5 days in a Reception class
- 27th – 31st January: 3 days Reception class; KS1 x 1 day and KS2 x 1 day
Mentor Training and Development
Training Sessions
Mentor training occurs before the placement begins. It is mandatory that all mentors engage in training.
| Description | Date | Time | Location |
|
Mentor Training – Introduction to the EYITT course and placement expectations The EYITT assessment process Use of the e-Portfolio (PebblePad) |
Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 16:00-17:00 | Online via Teams link |
SBT3 Handbooks and Documents
SBT3 Handbook
| Title | Link | Description |
| EYITT SBT3 Handbook | Available from December 2024 | Information specific to the EYITT SBT3 |
SBT3 Assessment and Planning Forms
| Form | Description | To be completed by | Frequency or date to return form to the University |
| Progress Review SBT3 – EYITT | Report on trainees’ progress | Mentor (supported by University Tutor) | 10th February 2025 |
| Need for Enhanced Support | Targets for Enhanced Support Process | Mentor / University staff | If necessary |
| Observing Teaching SBT3 – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing a teacher leading a learning activity | Trainee |
N/A Can be used as evidence for TS(EY)3 |
| Reflective Task – Maths – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing and reflecting on the teaching of maths | Trainee | Upload to e-Portfolio (PebblePad) by 3rd February 2025 |
| Reflective Task – Phonics – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing and reflecting on the teaching of phonics | Trainee | Upload to e-Portfolio (PebblePad) by 3rd February 2025 |