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A look at recent ITT inspections, by Terry Russell and Julie Price Grimshaw

A look at recent ITT inspections Terry Russell: Previous curriculum leader of an outstanding secondary HEI provision, former inspector for ITT (17 years), former consultant for the TDA/DfE, performance and analysis division (9 years). Current external examiner for two universities and a range of SCITTs. Julie Price Grimshaw: Previously leader of an outstanding secondary HEI …

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DfE ITT market review: the 9 things you need to know

The Department for Education has published its initial teacher training market review and consultation on the recommendations today. Schools Week has been through both documents so you don’t have to. Here are the key things you need to know. 1. DfE wants ALL providers to apply for reaccreditation The DfE is proposing to re-accredit all ITT providers based on new quality …

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ITT review: DfE proposes re-accreditation for all providers

All initial teacher training providers would have to be re-accredited under proposals from a major government review that anticipates a “significant market reconfiguration”. The Department for Education is consulting on sweeping changes to ITT, including a new accreditation scheme, following the release of its ITT market review report. The government said it anticipated “significant market reconfiguration and the …

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Jo Wheldon, Initial Teacher Education Lead at Polaris Teaching School Alliance

Having been involved in ITE across several routes, I believe the best outcomes for trainees, schools and children happen when there is an equally shared responsibility for delivering ITE between schools and universities. In my experience, School Direct is a superb route that achieves this balance. Being a School Direct partner with York St John …

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Miranda Barker, Lecturer and Module Lead for Collaborative Learning and Development at Birmingham City University

This case study showcases the positive outcomes for trainee teachers as a result of collaborative approaches facilitated by Universities and their partners such as Teach First. Context: BCU work with Teach First to deliver training for Teach First Trainees employed on the Teach First PGDE programme in schools across the East and West Midlands. Over …

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Claire Ball-Smith from the University of York and Keither Parker from York St John University, on behalf of Yorkshire Teacher Enrichment Partnership (YTEP)

Each university is an advocate for teacher education and training. In collaboration with school partners they nurture potential applicants as under-graduates/post-graduates, including career changers, and continue to support graduate teachers as they embark on their first teaching roles as NQTs.  This provides a local draw to trainees whether they live in the immediate locality or …

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Hannah Templeton, Primary PGCE student at Newcastle University

In the decade prior to embarking on ITE, I lived and worked in South East London while studying for a PhD in music. Alongside my studies, I participated in educational outreach projects, leading workshops for primary schools from areas with high levels of socioeconomic deprivation; I also taught clarinet and piano in a diverse South …

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Louise Atkins, Head of Initial Teacher Education at the University of Greenwich

Initial Teacher Education in this country is second to none. The closely cultivated partnerships support outstanding teacher education and I am proud to say I am part of that. At the University of Greenwich we are proud of our heritage of being a centre of excellence for the training of teachers in London and the …

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Caroline Mytonn (Senior Lecturer and Subject Lead for Professional Studies and SEND) and Miranda Barker (Lecturer and SEND Strategic Adviser), Birmingham City University

Focus on ITE SEN Specialist Route – PGCE Primary QTS with SEN(D) Specialism – 2020/2021 Cohort: 48 PGCE Primary trainees with a mixed breadth of prior knowledge and skills relating to working with and supporting children with SEND, ranging from novice trainees to more experienced trainees. Context: 1 year PGCE Primary (QTS) Initial Teacher Education …

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Chris Aitkin, Director of Campus Stockton Teaching Alliance (York St John University)

Campus Stockton has a 50:50 partnership with York St John University School Direct PGCE Programme, which ensures that both the expertise of staff at YSJU and partnership schools is capitalised on. This year we have 49 student teachers training with us in our partnership. Our programmes are research-informed with university and school staff drawing on …

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