Peer observation
The purpose of the Observation Programme is to:
- Support tutors in their professional development by identifying their needs and offering the opportunity for improving and developing their practice through a programme of Staff Development
- Ensure that the same high standards of provision are met across the service
- Provide evidence of the quality of teaching and learning for Self Assessment
A team of Peer Observers from the different Areas of Learning have been trained by an external consultant to carry out observations. The observation visit lasts from 45 min to 1 hour in length and following the Common Inspection Framework Guidelines, a report is written.
Prior to the observation, tutors are given two weeks notice in writing of the intended visit, reminded of what to expect from the visit and of what is expected from them. A copy of the Peer Observation Report and the Guidelines are sent to them.
The Quality Assurance Officer and the Peer Observers will meet to moderate the process soon after a round of observations and peer observers give feedback to the tutors as soon as possible after the observation visit. This provides the tutor with the opportunity to identify any staff development, training or support needs they may have. Only the tutor and their line manager hold completed forms but an Action Plan is sent to the Quality Assurance Officer at the end of the year.
Teaching Qualifications
The 7303 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - PTLLS and City & Guilds Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (7305) are provided by both Harrow and Stanmore Colleges
Harrow College www.harrow.ac.uk 020 8909 6000
Stanmore College www.stanmore.ac.uk 020 8420 7700
E-Guides
A new series of training events for new E-Guides is being rolled out from October 2009. If you are working for any of our partners you can apply for this by contacting Karen Bhamra on 020 8428 1192 or karen.bhamra@harrow.gov.uk
