What Makes a Good Report?
Key Features of a Good Report
Is expressed in language that differentiates the trainee’s level of competency;
Includes signatures from all the interested parties involved with the trainee;
Identifies areas of development in all areas;
Identifies progression;
Is evidence based;
Is contextualised to explain the status of the report and the date of the report;
Provides contextual information on the school and information on the nature of school based training;
Is linked to the QtT Standards;
Uses unambiguous language;
Avoids educational jargon;
Is professionally written in common language or OfSTED language;
Is informative;
Includes action points for the trainee’s continuing professional development and suggestions about how they can improve;
Makes clear what the trainee’s strengths and weaknesses are;
Conveys clear, visual message;
Involves the trainee and provides space for them to add their comments and signature;
Indicates who the report is for.
Other requirements…Co-ordinating mentor needs oversight of all reports. Has a ‘quality assurance’ function in ensuring there is consistency/ parity in report writing.
Final summative report needs to inform CEDP
The structure of all reports across a consortium is based on a set of agreed criteria to ensure consistency.