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)
Friday
19th May 2023
Call for careers teachers to inject ‘inspiration’ into curriculum
The secondary school curriculum is ‘broken’ and needs to be reformed to make careers education a mainstream feature, experts tell House of Lords committee
Teacher training: DfE calls for ITT provider partnerships with special schools
Leaders say the move could help teachers deal with the ‘growing challenges’ in mainstream after Covid
Teacher shortage: School ‘dogfight’ likely over trainees
Experts and leaders warn that some schools unable to take part in the apprenticeship scheme will be left behind
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Friday
5th May 2023
Who decides if student teachers are up to the job?
A new landmark report talks up the strengths of teacher education in Scotland – but it also identifies underlying tensions between schools and universities. So, how can this partnership be improved? Emma Seith looks at our approach to training the teachers of tomorrow
Rise in teacher trainees taking second jobs
ITT providers also warn of dropouts and withdrawals of applications for next year due to rising costs
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