Trainee teacher NQT data request.

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton did not have the information requested.

Dear Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton,

I am writing to make an Open Government request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. If, however, this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist those who request information from you.

Firstly, from your most recent complete cohort data, how many teacher trainees successfully completed their training?

Secondly, how many of those same trainees were on an NQT placement at the end of their training, compared with how many were not employed (by a school full time) at the end of their training.

Lastly, How many of those same trainees were employed through a supply agency?

I understand that under the Act, I am entitled to a response within 20 working days. I would be grateful if you could confirm by email that you have received this request. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

Luke Jacobs

Reception Mailbox, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton

I am out of the office until Tuesday 18th April 2017, if you need any
assistance please contact reception on 02380 514700 or email
[Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton request email]

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Sandra Littler, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton

Dear Mr Jacobs,

We acknowledge your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.

The college is closed for the Easter holiday and opens again on Monday 24th April. To answer your questions I need to consult colleagues who will not be back until that date, to check our situation - we have a lot of trainee teachers who do short placements with us under various local teacher-training schemes, but we do not give accreditation to trainee teachers as far as I know, and I believe it is the organisers of the teacher-training schemes who would have the information needed to answer your query.

Please bear with us while I check the situation and I will get back to you in a couple of weeks' time.

Regards,

Sandra

Sandra Littler
Director of Information and Planning

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane
Southampton
SO15 5RL
DDI : 02380 514772
College : 02380 511811
Fax : 02380 511991
www.richardtaunton.ac.uk

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Sandra Littler, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton

Good afternoon. Following on from my response below, I can now confirm that we are unable to provide the information you have requested, simply because we don't have it to share with you. There are various local teacher-training organisations (including for example the University of Southampton) who place their trainees with us for short periods but this is just one part of their training. We are not party to the outcome of their overall training course or what they went on to do next.

Apologies if we have misunderstood the question. If that is the case please come back to me and we will try and help.

Regards,

Sandra

Sandra Littler
Director of Information and Planning

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane
Southampton
SO15 5RL
DDI : 02380 514772
College : 02380 511811
Fax : 02380 511991
www.richardtaunton.ac.uk

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