Teacher training

The latest news and analysis on how teachers are trained, including initial teacher training (ITT) – or initial teacher education (ITE) in Scotland – and the early career framework (ECF)

Tuesday

28th Nov 2023

ITT reforms haven’t been catastrophic - but fears remain
Although changes to the teacher training market have not led to the huge loss of capacity that some predicted, the system still faces major challenges, says NFER’s Jack Worth
Teacher hunched at desk with head in hands

Monday

27th Nov 2023

300% rise in teacher training applicants from overseas
But the increase is unlikely to tackle the teacher supply crisis because ‘the majority’ of these applicants are not recruited, expert warns
How international schools can embrace their local-global dichotomy
Better together: The power of state-private partnerships
Private and state schools can achieve so much working together, says Independent Schools Council chief Julie Robinson

Tuesday

21st Nov 2023

Every secondary hit by teacher shortage, says education director
A teacher shortage in the north east of Scotland is leading to subjects being watered down or removed from the school curriculum entirely
Education director calls for action over secondary teacher shortages

Monday

20th Nov 2023

3 ways Labour could deliver its teacher recruitment plan
The executive director of NASBTT presents some ideas that could help Labour to fulfil its promise of 6,500 new teachers – and keep them for longer, too
Casting net

Friday

17th Nov 2023

The curious case of the missing psychology teachers
Psychology is now the second most popular A-level subject in England – but the number of new teachers remains far below what’s needed. So, what’s going on and how can it be fixed?
The curious case of the missing psychology teachers

Thursday

16th Nov 2023

MPs launch inquiry into financial education
The Commons Education Select Committee has launched an inquiry into how financial education can be strengthened in primary and secondary schools
MPs launch inquiry into financial education
5 ways to ensure new CPD ideas can take root and flourish
Jo Facer outlines some key ways for schools to give teachers the opportunity to put ideas from CPD sessions into practice
5 ways to ensure new CPD ideas can take root and flourish

Friday

10th Nov 2023

Teach First cohort more than doubles after £2k relocation offer
More than a third of Teach First’s autumn cohort of trainee teachers have been paid a grant to relocate or commute amid concerns over the cost-of-living crisis
Relocation fund teacher first
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Thursday

9th Nov 2023

ITT bursaries help recruitment - but they’re no silver bullet
Teacher training bursaries do increase recruitment but alone they can’t resolve deep-rooted supply problems, says the NFER’s Jack Worth
ITT bursaries help recruitment - but they’re no silver bullet

Tuesday

7th Nov 2023

Could international placements entice more trainees?
Working with trainee teachers can create extra work but get it right and schools around the world could ensure a pipeline of talented staff brimming with new ideas, says this headmaster
Could international school placements entice more trainee teachers?

Monday

6th Nov 2023

DfE workforce plan delay ‘dispiriting’ amid teacher shortage
The fact that the prime minister’s Advanced British Standard plan is partly responsible for the strategy delay ‘takes the biscuit’, says heads’ leader
Teacher shortage: Delay in DfE recruitment strategy 'dispiriting', says headteachers' leader