Areas Standards

Items Standard1,Standard2,Standard3,Standard4,Standard5,Standard6,Standard7
Dated Monday,10February2014

ProfessionalKnowledge

Standard
Knowstudentsandhowtheylearn
Focusarea

1.1
Physical,socialand
intellectual
developmentand
characteristicsof
students
Demonstrateknowledge
andunderstandingof
physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsof
studentsandhowthese
mayaffectlearning.
Useteachingstrategies
basedonknowledgeof
studentsphysical,
socialandintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsto
improvestudent
learning.
Selectfromaflexible
andeffectiverepertoire
ofteachingstrategiesto
suitthephysical,social
andintellectual
developmentand
characteristicsof
students.
Leadcolleaguesto
selectanddevelop
teachingstrategiesto
improvestudentlearning
usingknowledgeofthe
physical,socialand
intellectualdevelopment
andcharacteristicsof
students.
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Careerstages
1.2
Understandhow
studentslearn
Demonstrateknowledge
andunderstandingof
researchintohow
studentslearnandthe
implicationsfor
teaching.
Structureteaching
programsusing
researchandcollegial
adviceabouthow
studentslearn.
Expandunderstanding
ofhowstudentslearn
usingresearchand
workplaceknowledge.
Leadprocessesto
evaluatethe
effectivenessof
teachingprograms
usingresearchand
workplaceknowledge
abouthowstudents
learn.
1.3
Studentswithdiverse
linguistic,cultural,
religiousand
socioeconomic
backgrounds
Demonstrateknowledge
ofteachingstrategies
thatareresponsiveto
thelearningstrengths
andneedsofstudents
fromdiverselinguistic,
cultural,religiousand
socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
teachingstrategiesthat
areresponsivetothe
learningstrengthsand
needsofstudentsfrom
diverselinguistic,
cultural,religiousand
socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Supportcolleaguesto
developeffective
teachingstrategiesthat
addressthelearning
strengthsandneedsof
studentsfromdiverse
linguistic,cultural,
religiousand
socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Evaluateandrevise
schoollearningand
teachingprograms,
usingexpertand
communityknowledge
andexperience,tomeet
theneedsofstudents
withdiverselinguistic,
cultural,religiousand
socioeconomic
backgrounds.

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1.4
Strategiesfor
teachingAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Islanderstudents
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingofthe
impactofculture,cultural
identityandlinguistic
backgroundonthe
educationofstudents
fromAboriginaland
TorresStraitIslander
backgrounds.
Designandimplement
effectiveteaching
strategiesthatare
responsivetothelocal
communityandcultural
setting,linguistic
backgroundand
historiesofAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Islanderstudents.
Provideadviceand
supportcolleaguesin
theimplementationof
effectiveteaching
strategiesforAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Islanderstudentsusing
knowledgeofand
supportfromcommunity
representatives.
Developteaching
programsthatsupport
equitableandongoing
participationof
AboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderstudents
byengagingin
collaborative
relationshipswith
community
representativesand
parents/carers.
1.5
Differentiateteaching
tomeetthespecific
learningneedsof
studentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities
Demonstrateknowledge
andunderstandingof
strategiesfor
differentiatingteaching
tomeetthespecific
learningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Developteaching
activitiesthat
incorporate
differentiatedstrategies
tomeetthespecific
learningneedsof
studentsacrossthefull
rangeofabilities.
Evaluatelearningand
teachingprograms,
usingstudent
assessmentdata,that
aredifferentiatedforthe
specificlearningneeds
ofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
Leadcolleaguesto
evaluatethe
effectivenessoflearning
andteachingprograms
differentiatedforthe
specificlearningneeds
ofstudentsacrossthe
fullrangeofabilities.
1.6
Strategiestosupport
fullparticipationof
studentswith
disability
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeand
understandingof
legislativerequirements
andteachingstrategies
thatsupport
participationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.
Designandimplement
teachingactivitiesthat
supporttheparticipation
andlearningofstudents
withdisabilityand
addressrelevantpolicy
andlegislative
requirements.
Workwithcolleaguesto
accessspecialist
knowledge,andrelevant
policyandlegislation,to
developteaching
programsthatsupport
theparticipationand
learningofstudentswith
disability.
Initiateandleadthe
reviewofschoolpolicies
tosupportthe
engagementandfull
participationofstudents
withdisabilityand
ensurecompliancewith
legislativeand/orsystem
policies.

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Standard
Knowthecontentandhowtoteachit
Focusarea

2.1
Contentandteaching
strategiesofthe
teachingarea
Demonstrateknowledge
andunderstandingofthe
concepts,substance
andstructureofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesofthe
teachingarea.
Applyknowledgeofthe
contentandteaching
strategiesofthe
teachingareato
developengaging
teachingactivities.
Supportcolleagues
usingcurrentand
comprehensive
knowledgeofcontent
andteachingstrategies
todevelopand
implementengaging
learningandteaching
programs.
Leadinitiativeswithin
theschooltoevaluate
andimproveknowledge
ofcontentandteaching
strategiesand
demonstrateexemplary
teachingofsubjects
usingeffective,
researchbasedlearning
andteachingprograms.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Careerstages
2.2
Contentselectionand
organisation
Organisecontentintoan
effectivelearningand
teachingsequence.
Organisecontentinto
coherent,well
sequencedlearningand
teachingprograms.
Exhibitinnovative
practiceintheselection
andorganisationof
contentanddeliveryof
learningandteaching
programs.
Leadinitiativesthat
utilisecomprehensive
contentknowledgeto
improvetheselection
andsequencingof
contentintocoherently
organisedlearningand
teachingprograms.
2.3
Curriculum,
assessmentand
reporting
Usecurriculum,
assessmentand
reportingknowledgeto
designlearning
sequencesandlesson
plans.
Designandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusing
knowledgeofcurriculum,
assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
Supportcolleaguesto
planandimplement
learningandteaching
programsusing
contemporary
knowledgeand
understandingof
curriculum,assessment
andreporting
requirements.
Leadcolleaguesto
developlearningand
teachingprograms
usingcomprehensive
knowledgeofcurriculum,
assessmentand
reportingrequirements.
2.4
Understandand
respectAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeof,
understandingofand
respectforAboriginal
Provideopportunitiesfor
studentstodevelop
understandingofand
respectforAboriginal
Supportcolleagueswith
providingopportunities
forstudentstodevelop
understandingofand
Leadinitiativestoassist
colleagueswith
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Islanderpeopleto
promote
reconciliation
betweenIndigenous
andnonIndigenous
Australians
andTorresStrait
Islanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.
andTorresStrait
Islanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.
respectforAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Islanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.
understandingofand
respectforAboriginal
andTorresStrait
Islanderhistories,
culturesandlanguages.
2.5
Literacyand
numeracystrategies
Knowandunderstand
literacyandnumeracy
teachingstrategiesand
theirapplicationin
teachingareas.
Applyknowledgeand
understandingof
effectiveteaching
strategiestosupport
studentsliteracyand
numeracyachievement.
Supportcolleaguesto
implementeffective
teachingstrategiesto
improvestudents
literacyandnumeracy
achievement.
Monitorandevaluatethe
implementationof
teachingstrategies
withintheschoolto
improvestudents
achievementinliteracy
andnumeracyusing
researchbased
knowledgeandstudent
data.
2.6
Informationand
Communication
Technology(ICT)
Implementteaching
strategiesforusingICT
toexpandcurriculum
learningopportunities
forstudents.
Useeffectiveteaching
strategiestointegrate
ICTintolearningand
teachingprogramsto
makeselectedcontent
relevantandmeaningful.
Modelhighlevel
teachingknowledgeand
skillsandworkwith
colleaguestouse
currentICTtoimprove
theirteachingpractice
andmakecontent
relevantandmeaningful.
Leadandsupport
colleagueswithinthe
schooltoselectanduse
ICTwitheffective
teachingstrategiesto
expandlearning
opportunitiesand
contentknowledgeforall
students.

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ProfessionalPractice

Standard
Planforandimplementeffectiveteachingandlearning
Focusarea

3.1
Establishchallenging
learninggoals
Setlearninggoalsthat
provideachievable
challengesforstudents
ofvaryingabilitiesand
characteristics.
Setexplicit,challenging
andachievablelearning
goalsforallstudents.
Developacultureofhigh
expectationsforall
studentsbymodelling
andsettingchallenging
learninggoals.
Demonstrateexemplary
practiceandhigh
expectationsandlead
colleaguestoencourage
studentstopursue
challenginggoalsinall
aspectsoftheir
education.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Careerstages
3.2
Plan,structureand
sequencelearning
programs
Planlessonsequences
usingknowledgeof
studentlearning,content
andeffectiveteaching
strategies.
Planandimplement
wellstructuredlearning
andteachingprograms
orlessonsequences
thatengagestudents
andpromotelearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
plan,evaluateand
modifylearningand
teachingprogramsto
createproductive
learningenvironments
thatengageallstudents.
Exhibitexemplary
practiceandlead
colleaguestoplan,
implementandreview
theeffectivenessoftheir
learningandteaching
programstodevelop
studentsknowledge,
understandingandskills.
3.3
Useteaching
strategies
Includearangeof
teachingstrategies.
Selectanduserelevant
teachingstrategiesto
developknowledge,
skills,problemsolving
andcriticalandcreative
thinking.
Supportcolleaguesto
selectandapply
effectiveteaching
strategiestodevelop
knowledge,skills,
problemsolvingand
criticalandcreative
thinking.
Workwithcolleaguesto
review,modifyand
expandtheirrepertoire
ofteachingstrategiesto
enablestudentstouse
knowledge,skills,
problemsolvingand
criticalandcreative
thinking.
3.4 Demonstrateknowledge Selectand/orcreateand Assistcolleaguesto Modelexemplaryskills

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Selectanduse
resources
ofarangeofresources,
includingICT,that
engagestudentsintheir
learning.
usearangeof
resources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
create,selectandusea
widerangeof
resources,includingICT,
toengagestudentsin
theirlearning.
andleadcolleaguesin
selecting,creatingand
evaluatingresources,
includingICT,for
applicationbyteachers
withinorbeyondthe
school.
3.5
Useeffective
classroom
communication
Demonstratearangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communication
strategiestosupport
studentengagement.
Useeffectiveverbaland
nonverbal
communication
strategiestosupport
studentunderstanding,
participation,
engagementand
achievement.
Assistcolleaguesto
selectawiderangeof
verbalandnonverbal
communication
strategiestosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
Demonstrateandlead
byexampleinclusive
verbalandnonverbal
communicationusing
collaborativestrategies
andcontextual
knowledgetosupport
studentsunderstanding,
engagementand
achievement.
3.6
Evaluateandimprove
teachingprograms
Demonstratebroad
knowledgeofstrategies
thatcanbeusedto
evaluateteaching
programstoimprove
studentlearning.
Evaluatepersonal
teachingandlearning
programsusing
evidence,including
feedbackfromstudents
andstudentassessment
data,toinformplanning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
reviewcurrentteaching
andlearningprograms
usingstudentfeedback,
studentassessment
data,knowledgeof
curriculumand
workplacepractices.
Conductregularreviews
ofteachingandlearning
programsusingmultiple
sourcesofevidence
including:student
assessmentdata,
curriculumdocuments,
teachingpracticesand
feedbackfromparents/
carers,studentsand
colleagues.
3.7
Engageparents/
carersinthe
educativeprocess
Describeabroadrange
ofstrategiesfor
involvingparents/carers
intheeducative
process.
Planforappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobe
involvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Workwithcolleaguesto
provideappropriateand
contextuallyrelevant
opportunitiesfor
parents/carerstobe
involvedintheir
childrenslearning.
Initiatecontextually
relevantprocessesto
establishprogramsthat
involveparents/carersin
theeducationoftheir
childrenandbroader
schoolprioritiesand
activities.

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7

Standard
Createandmaintainsupportiveandsafelearning
environments
Focusarea

4.1
Supportstudent
participation
Identifystrategiesto
supportinclusivestudent
participationand
engagementin
classroomactivities.
Establishandimplement
inclusiveandpositive
interactionstoengage
andsupportallstudents
inclassroomactivities.
Modeleffectivepractice
andsupportcolleagues
toimplementinclusive
strategiesthatengage
andsupportallstudents.
Demonstrateandlead
byexamplethe
developmentof
productiveandinclusive
learningenvironments
acrosstheschoolby
reviewinginclusive
strategiesandexploring
newapproachesto
engageandsupportall
students.
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Careerstages
4.2
Manageclassroom
activities
Demonstratethe
capacitytoorganise
classroomactivitiesand
providecleardirections.
Establishandmaintain
orderlyandworkable
routinestocreatean
environmentwhere
studenttimeisspenton
learningtasks.
Modelandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofstrategies
forclassroom
managementtoensure
allstudentsareengaged
inpurposefulactivities.
Initiatestrategiesand
leadcolleaguesto
implementeffective
classroommanagement
andpromotestudent
responsibilityfor
learning.
4.3
Managechallenging
behaviour
Demonstrateknowledge
ofpracticalapproaches
tomanagechallenging
behaviour.
Managechallenging
behaviourby
establishingand
negotiatingclear
expectationswith
studentsandaddress
disciplineissues
promptly,fairlyand
respectfully.
Developandsharewith
colleaguesaflexible
repertoireofbehaviour
managementstrategies
usingexpertknowledge
andworkplace
experience.
Leadandimplement
behaviourmanagement
initiativestoassist
colleaguestobroaden
theirrangeofstrategies.
4.4
Maintainstudent
Describestrategiesthat
supportstudents
Ensurestudents
wellbeingandsafety
Initiateandtake
responsibilityfor
Evaluatethe
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safety wellbeingandsafety
workingwithinschool
and/orsystem,
curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
withinschoolby
implementingschool
and/orsystem,
curriculumand
legislativerequirements.
implementingcurrent
schooland/orsystem,
curriculumand
legislativerequirements
toensurestudent
wellbeingandsafety.
wellbeingpoliciesand
safeworkingpractices
usingcurrentschool
and/orsystem,
curriculumand
legislativerequirements
andassistcolleaguesto
updatetheirpractices.
4.5
UseICTsafely,
responsiblyand
ethically
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
relevantissuesandthe
strategiesavailableto
supportthesafe,
responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearning
andteaching.
Incorporatestrategiesto
promotethesafe,
responsibleandethical
useofICTinlearning
andteaching.
Model,andsupport
colleaguestodevelop,
strategiestopromote
thesafe,responsible
andethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.
Revieworimplement
newpoliciesand
strategiestoensurethe
safe,responsibleand
ethicaluseofICTin
learningandteaching.

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Standard
Assess,providefeedbackandreportonstudentlearning
Focusarea

5.1
Assessstudent
learning
Demonstrate
understandingof
assessmentstrategies,
includinginformaland
formal,diagnostic,
formativeand
summativeapproaches
toassessstudent
learning.
Develop,selectanduse
informalandformal,
diagnostic,formative
andsummative
assessmentstrategies
toassessstudent
learning.
Developandapplya
comprehensiverangeof
assessmentstrategies
todiagnoselearning
needs,complywith
curriculumrequirements
andsupportcolleagues
toevaluatethe
effectivenessoftheir
approachesto
assessment.
Evaluateschool
assessmentpolicies
andstrategiesto
supportcolleagueswith:
usingassessmentdata
todiagnoselearning
needs,complyingwith
curriculum,system
and/orschool
assessment
requirementsandusing
arangeofassessment
strategies.
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Careerstages
5.2
Providefeedbackto
studentsontheir
learning
Demonstratean
understandingofthe
purposeofproviding
timelyandappropriate
feedbacktostudents
abouttheirlearning.
Providetimely,effective
andappropriate
feedbacktostudents
abouttheirachievement
relativetotheirlearning
goals.
Selectfromaneffective
rangeofstrategiesto
providetargeted
feedbackbasedon
informedandtimely
judgementsofeach
studentscurrentneeds
inordertoprogress
learning.
Modelexemplary
practiceandinitiate
programstosupport
colleaguesinapplyinga
rangeoftimely,effective
andappropriate
feedbackstrategies.
5.3
Makeconsistentand
comparable
judgements
Demonstrate
understandingof
assessmentmoderation
anditsapplicationto
supportconsistentand
comparablejudgements
ofstudentlearning.
Understandand
participatein
assessmentmoderation
activitiestosupport
consistentand
comparablejudgements
ofstudentlearning.
Organiseassessment
moderationactivities
thatsupportconsistent
andcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learning.
Leadandevaluate
moderationactivities
thatensureconsistent
andcomparable
judgementsofstudent
learningtomeet
curriculumandschoolor
systemrequirements.
5.4
Interpretstudentdata
Demonstratethe
capacitytointerpret
studentassessment
datatoevaluatestudent
Usestudentassessment
datatoanalyseand
evaluatestudent
understandingof
Workwithcolleaguesto
usedatafrominternal
andexternalstudent
assessmentsfor
Coordinatestudent
performanceand
programevaluation
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learningandmodify
teachingpractice.
subject/content,
identifyinginterventions
andmodifyingteaching
practice.
evaluatinglearningand
teaching,identifying
interventionsand
modifyingteaching
practice.
externalstudent
assessmentdatato
improveteaching
practice.
5.5
Reportonstudent
achievement
Demonstrate
understandingofa
rangeofstrategiesfor
reportingtostudents
andparents/carersand
thepurposeofkeeping
accurateandreliable
recordsofstudent
achievement.
Reportclearly,
accuratelyand
respectfullytostudents
andparents/carers
aboutstudent
achievement,making
useofaccurateand
reliablerecords.
Workwithcolleaguesto
constructaccurate,
informativeandtimely
reportstostudentsand
parents/carersabout
studentlearningand
achievement.
Evaluateandrevise
reportingand
accountability
mechanismsinthe
schooltomeetthe
needsofstudents,
parents/carersand
colleagues.

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ProfessionalEngagement

Standard
Engageinprofessionallearning
Focusarea

6.1
Identifyandplan
professionallearning
needs
Demonstratean
understandingoftherole
oftheAustralian
ProfessionalStandards
forTeachersin
identifyingprofessional
learningneeds.
UsetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandards
forTeachersandadvice
fromcolleaguesto
identifyandplan
professionallearning
needs.
AnalysetheAustralian
ProfessionalStandards
forTeacherstoplan
personalprofessional
developmentgoals,
supportcolleaguesto
identifyandachieve
personaldevelopment
goalsandpreservice
teacherstoimprove
classroompractice.
Usecomprehensive
knowledgeofthe
AustralianProfessional
StandardsforTeachers
toplanandleadthe
developmentof
professionallearning
policiesandprograms
thataddressthe
professionallearning
needsofcolleaguesand
preserviceteachers.
Graduate Proficient HighlyAccomplished Lead
Careerstages
6.2
Engagein
professionallearning
andimprovepractice
Understandtherelevant
andappropriatesources
ofprofessionallearning
forteachers.
Participateinlearningto
updateknowledgeand
practice,targetedto
professionalneedsand
schooland/orsystem
priorities.
Planforprofessional
learningbyaccessing
andcritiquingrelevant
research,engagein
highqualitytargeted
opportunitiestoimprove
practiceandofferquality
placementsforpre
serviceteacherswhere
applicable.
Initiatecollaborative
relationshipstoexpand
professionallearning
opportunities,engagein
research,andprovide
qualityopportunitiesand
placementsforpre
serviceteachers.
6.3
Engagewith
colleaguesand
improvepractice
Seekandapply
constructivefeedback
fromsupervisorsand
teacherstoimprove
teachingpractices.
Contributetocollegial
discussionsandapply
constructivefeedback
fromcolleaguesto
improveprofessional
knowledgeandpractice.
Initiateandengagein
professional
discussionswith
colleaguesinarangeof
forumstoevaluate
practicedirectedat
improvingprofessional
knowledgeandpractice,
andtheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
Implementprofessional
dialoguewithinthe
schoolorprofessional
learningnetwork(s)that
isinformedbyfeedback,
analysisofcurrent
researchandpracticeto
improvetheeducational
outcomesofstudents.
6.4 Demonstratean Undertakeprofessional Engagewithcolleagues Advocate,participatein

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Applyprofessional
learningandimprove
studentlearning
understandingofthe
rationaleforcontinued
professionallearning
andtheimplicationsfor
improvedstudent
learning.
learningprograms
designedtoaddress
identifiedstudent
learningneeds.
toevaluatethe
effectivenessofteacher
professionallearning
activitiestoaddress
studentlearningneeds.
andleadstrategiesto
supporthighquality
professionallearning
opportunitiesfor
colleaguesthatfocuson
improvedstudent
learning.

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Standard
Engageprofessionallywithcolleagues,parents/carersand
thecommunity
Focusarea

7.1
Meetprofessional
ethicsand
responsibilities
Understandandapply
thekeyprinciples
describedincodesof
ethicsandconductfor
theteachingprofession.
Meetcodesofethics
andconductestablished
byregulatoryauthorities,
systemsandschools.
Maintainhighethical
standardsandsupport
colleaguestointerpret
codesofethicsand
exercisesound
judgementinallschool
andcommunitycontexts.
Modelexemplaryethical
behaviourandexercise
informedjudgementsin
allprofessionaldealings
withstudents,
colleaguesandthe
community.
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Careerstages
7.2
Complywith
legislative,
administrativeand
organisational
requirements
Understandtherelevant
legislative,
administrativeand
organisationalpolicies
andprocessesrequired
forteachersaccording
toschoolstage.
Understandthe
implicationsofand
complywithrelevant
legislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professional
requirements,policies
andprocesses.
Supportcolleaguesto
reviewandinterpret
legislative,
administrative,and
organisational
requirements,policies
andprocesses.
Initiate,developand
implementrelevant
policiesandprocesses
tosupportcolleagues
compliancewithand
understandingof
existingandnew
legislative,
administrative,
organisationaland
professional
responsibilities.
7.3
Engagewiththe
parents/carers
Understandstrategies
forworkingeffectively,
sensitivelyand
confidentiallywith
parents/carers.
Establishandmaintain
respectfulcollaborative
relationshipswith
parents/carers
regardingtheir
childrenslearningand
wellbeing.
Demonstrate
responsivenessinall
communicationswith
parents/carersabout
theirchildrenslearning
andwellbeing.
Identify,initiateandbuild
onopportunitiesthat
engageparents/carers
inboththeprogressof
theirchildrenslearning
andintheeducational
prioritiesoftheschool.
7.4
Engagewith
Understandtheroleof
externalprofessionals
Participatein
professionaland
Contributeto
professionalnetworks
Takealeadershiprole
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professionalteaching
networksandbroader
communities
andcommunity
representativesin
broadeningteachers
professionalknowledge
andpractice.
communitynetworksand
forumstobroaden
knowledgeandimprove
practice.
andassociationsand
buildproductivelinks
withthewider
communitytoimprove
teachingandlearning.
communitynetworksand
supporttheinvolvement
ofcolleaguesinexternal
learningopportunities.

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