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)

Monday

15th Mar 2021

Oak Academy: new online lessons for trainees to observe
Trainee teachers whose practical experience has been disrupted by Covid can now use online lessons to explore planning and pedagogy with experts

Friday

12th Mar 2021

Why the iQTS consultation is a golden opportunity
The launch of International Qualified Teacher Status could give much-needed clarity for teachers overseas, says Mark Steed

Monday

1st Mar 2021

New Institute of Teaching ‘is an unnecessary symbol’
Former schools commissioner criticises DfE’s plan for a new teacher training organisation
Revealed: Early career teacher trainers selected by DfE
Chosen providers will deliver face-to-face and online training programmes for new teachers and their mentors
Schools to get £1,200 for training each new teacher
Schools will also receive separate funding for mentors as part of the Early Career Framework, DfE says

Sunday

28th Feb 2021

Why all eyes need to be on trainee teachers
The current cohort of trainee teachers have had an introduction to the profession like no other – and they need our support more than ever, writes Jonny Kay

Thursday

25th Feb 2021

One in 10 places on secondary teaching courses unfilled
But some subjects exceeded student-teacher recruitment targets in Scotland – as did primary-teaching courses

Friday

19th Feb 2021

Student teacher placement advice: what you need to know
Student teachers’ school placement time in Scotland has been cut as a result of Covid

Monday

15th Feb 2021

Teaching School Hubs: The best model to boost teachers?
The new Teaching School Hubs are being touted as the way to improve teacher development – but how will they do this?

Wednesday

27th Jan 2021

Teacher training: More than 600 get new FE bursary
Bursary scheme is a step forward – but more must be done on teacher recruitment and retention, say industry leaders

Monday

3rd Aug 2020

5 reasons why plans for NQTs might make things worse
Induction phase for NQTs risks patronising new teachers and forcing them into training they do not need, argues Jan Rowe