QTSLite 1

QTSLite 1

This badge recognizes achievements and skills gained while working in a teaching and learning support role. This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 1 - Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. Holders of this badge are well placed to continue developing their professional practice within the framework of a programme that leads to Qualified Teacher Status.

This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 1 - Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

Teachers who have achieved this standard:

  • Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
  • Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
  • Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

To earn this QTSlite badge, you need to demonstrate an ability to MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS achieving this Teachers’ Standard. To demonstrate this ability you must complete the following FOUR missions:

  1. UNDERSTAND SAFEGUARDING - Attend your school's safeguarding training and briefly describe an example of how the school's safeguarding policy is carried out in practice.
  2. PUPIL PROGRESS MEETINGS - Carry out or take past in effective pupil progress meetings with at least 2 pupils.
  3. DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE ATTITUDES, ADOPT SCHOOL VALUES AND MODEL GOOD BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING
  4. ASSESS YOUR ABILITY

Further information and guidance concerning these tasks, including templates to complete, can be found on the badge application page.

Badge Application