What to do if you do not pass your threshold assessment.

Stages:

  1. E-mail or Phone the Division Secretary 01284 763980
  2. Use "BACK" to get back to this page as you go through this list:
  3. Download the DfEE Document Guidance for teachers who have not yet met all the threshold standards
  4. Download the DfEE guidance for headteachers (important for you to see what Heads should be doing)
  5. Download an Application form for Review of Threshold Assessment.review application form.
  6. If you have problems finding the right page on the DfEE site, try their Threshold Index Page.
  7. Get back to the Division Secretary for advice in completing your review application.
  8. If the review assessment confirms the headteacher's decision, you may still be able to appeal against discrimination by the review assessor. Contact the Union after checking the DfES website information.

The Headteacher must give you written feedback on why you did not pass the threshold within 4 calendar weeks of the assessment being communicated to you. You then have 40 working days to submit a review application. The review will take up to 70 days.

Make sure you discuss everything with your NUT Secretary.

If you wish to re-apply in 2001, see guidance for threshold 2001. In many cases, you will have to re-apply before you know the outcome of any review!