Trainee teacher NQT data request.
Dear Walsall College,
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 Jacob
Good morning Luke
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Thank you for your email dated 12 April 2017 relating to your Freedom of Information regarding trainee teacher NQT data.
If the information is held, you will receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not being exempt.
If the time taken to meet your request is likely to exceed 18 hours, we will contact you and ask you amend your request to bring it below this time limit. We will assist you with suggestions of how this might be achieved. I may also contact you if the request needs to be clarified; this is to ensure that we provide you with the information you require.
Please note that some information you have requested may not be provided to you; this will only be information that can be withheld by law. In most cases, the reasons will be explained to you along with your copy of any information that can be released to you.
Yours sincerely,
Laura
Dear Luke
Thank you for your request for information dated 12 April 2017 and received on 12 April 2017 concerning Trainee Teacher NQT data.
Q: From the most recent complete cohort, how many teacher trainees successfully completed their training?
A: Ten
Q: How many of these trainees were on a 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?
A: All were training for teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector and are therefore not classed as NQTs. All candidates, except one, were in employment during the course as it is an in-service programme. The one who was not in employment was a volunteer.
Q: How many of these trainees were employed through a supply agency?
A: None
If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been handled, you can request a review by writing to:
Gurpreet Sandhu
Contract and Compliance Manager
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus
Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint, you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 5457 45
Website: www.ico.gov.uk
There is no charge for making an appeal.
Yours Sincerely
Laura Gittings
Contracts and Compliance Officer
Tel 01922 688658
[email address]
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