How do I register as a tutor?
If you’re ready to register as an ECT tutor, please click here.
How do I log in as a tutor?
ECT tutors can log in here.
Is there any cost to ITE providers when signing up to the PSEA scheme?
No cost is involved. We simply ask that you join at least two online meetings: Introductory and Portfolio standardisation meetings. These meetings will ensure providers know more about the scheme’s aims and the process for student teachers when submitting their portfolios.
Can the students use evidence from activities/initiatives/tasks completed as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate programme?
Providing the evidence fulfils one of the optional or compulsory activities exactly then this is perfectly acceptable.
What exactly do tutors need to do in regards to the action plans?
After the initial meeting where the tutor introduces the award, the students can spend time completing their action plan. It is advisable for the students to read the Handbook and explore the activity tabs on the website before they begin writing their targets. It will also be helpful for them to look at the action plan example in the exemplar portfolio to give a flavour of what could be included.
Once completed, the students then share their action plans with their tutor. It is advisable to give the students a deadline, possibly a month after the first meeting, for the action plans to be submitted. The tutor then reads the plan to see if the student’s choice of activities will enable them to meet the criteria. It is also helpful to check that the responses in the rationale statement, areas of strength and areas for development sections are suitably focused. The tutor can then give the ‘okay’ for the student to proceed and complete their activities or make suggestions as to how the action plan could be improved.
The students then begin to complete their activities.
What do the students need to do at the start of the award? How do they register their interest?
At the start of the award (STAGE 1):
- Read the PSEA handbook.
- Read the PSEA student teacher exemplar.
- Decide if you want to take part in the award.
- Let your tutor at university/ITE institution know that you will be undertaking the award.
- Register on the e-portal using the link.
- Be sure to select the correct institution.
- Wait 2-3 days for the registration process to be confirmed.
- Complete your Self Audit and Personal Action Plan
- Submit your action plan to your tutor.
- Your tutor will let you know if any amendments are required.
During the award (STAGE 2):
- Spend the year completing your activities and writing your Trainee Activity Journal.
- Record on the e-portal
At the end of the award (STAGE 3):
- Complete the Action Plan Revisit and Review sections
- Submit your portfolio to your university/ITE institution tutor.
- Your tutor will then give feedback to you.
Is there a login to access ASE journals?
The ASE journals that the students can read have been saved as 6 PDFs under the Compulsory Activity 1 tab. This means students do not need to access the ASE website at all. They can, if they wish, take advantage of the free ASE student membership.
FAO ITE Tutors (not to send to trainees)
Opportunity from The Ogden Trust for a F2F session
In-person workshop on Light and Sound (for Optional Activities d and l)
The Ogden Trust are pleased to offer a small number of in-person workshops on Light and Sound. The workshops are 2hrs long and available for institutions taking part in the Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA).
The Expression of Interest to apply for an in-person workshop on Light and Sound should be completed by the tutor or course leader by 11th November.
Please note we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide all applicants with a workshop.
Is information on the PSEA 2024-25 available in Welsh?
Yes, information on the Primary Science Enhancement Award 2024-25 is available in Welsh and can be accessed here.
