Regulation 13 Planning appraisal and setting of objectives

(1)

This regulation applies in relation to the appraisal of a teacher who is not a head teacher.

(2)

Before or at the start of the appraisal cycle, the appraiser and the teacher shall meet to plan and prepare for the appraisal and to seek to agree objectives which shall include objectives relating to—

(a)

developing and improving the teacher’s professional practice; and

(b)

pupil progress.

(3)

If objectives are not agreed under paragraph (2), the appraiser shall record such objectives as he considers appropriate in writing, and the teacher may add comments in writing.

(4)

The objectives agreed under paragraph (2), or where objectives have not been agreed, the objectives recorded under paragraph (3) and the teacher’s written comments shall be recorded in a written statement of objectives.

(5)

Where a teacher is employed at more than one school the requirements of subsections (2) to (4) above must be met in relation to each school.