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Appraisal

The annual review of a teacher's performance against objectives and standards; also called performance management.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Teacher employment

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Performance management All four UK nations (details may differ)
The process of setting objectives for staff, reviewing their performance and supporting their development.
Teachers' Standards England
The professional standards in England that trainees must meet for QTS and that set the minimum level of practice expected of teachers.

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