Contact Appropriate Body
The director of the OTSA appropriate body is Geraldine Thomas and the administrator is Kate Baker. You can contact Geraldine or Kate with any questions or concerns.
Geraldine Thomas
Geraldine is the appropriate body's named contact with whom ECTs and induction tutors should raise any concerns that they are unable to resolve. Geraldine also teaches and therefore may not be able to reply immediately but will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: gthomas@chippingnortonschool.org
Kate Baker
Kate is the the Senior AB and ECF Administrator, so can answer most questions or put you in touch with the right person.
Email: ect@otsa.org.uk
Diane Jones
Diane is the Senior OTSA/OTSH Administrator who has an overview of all of our areas of delivery. Diane will be able to help if you are not sure who to contact. If your question is urgent she will alert the relevant person and ask them to contact you as soon as possible.
Email: info@otsa.org.uk
Phone: 01865 647 999
Confidential Concerns
Some ECTs have worries or experience difficulties at some point during their induction period. ECTs should raise any concerns about their induction programme with their induction tutor. If the matter is not resolved, they should talk to their lead induction tutor or headteacher. If the matter remains unresolved please contact the appropriate body and we will contact you confidentially to discuss your concerns. The contact details for the appropriate body are above. If your situation is urgent we will always aim to contact you by email or telephone within 24 hours, during term time. Outside of term time we will contact you as soon as one of the team is available.
Union Support
Depending on the nature of your concern, you should consider contacting your union. Your union representative will be able to offer confidential support and advice. The contact details for the main teaching unions are on the Union Support page of the OTSA website.
Education Support
You might also consider contacting 'Education Support'. Education Support is a charity committed to the success of the education sector. They offer a wide range of support services dedicated to ensuring individuals, and the organisations they work in, function at their best. They champion the mental health, wellbeing and effectiveness of teachers, lecturers, school leaders and support staff throughout their careers and during retirement. Education Support provide independent, confidential support, to help people deal with stress and anxiety, bullying, career and money worries, and a range of other issues. Education Support's free and confidential helpline is available 24/7 to help with any issues, personal or professional, to get you back on track.
Helpline: 08000 562 561
