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)
Wednesday
31st Jan 2024
Why the ECF reform is a big missed opportunity
The leader of a MAT that has had success delivering its own version of the Early Career Framework says the DfE should make it easier for others to adopt an approach that works for their context
‘Invisible glass ceiling’ blocks teachers of colour
NFER research recommends four ways the government could encourage more diversity in teaching and school leadership
Tuesday
30th Jan 2024
Call for mandatory autism training for teachers
Conservative MP introduces parliamentary bill, saying training for teachers would help the early diagnosis of autism
Early career and trainee teachers to share updated framework
Combined framework will set out how teachers should be trained in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, oracy and mental health
Why merging ITT and ECF will boost new teachers’ skills
The chair of the Teaching School Hubs Council says the latest refinements to the teacher development frameworks are another step in the right direction
Tuesday
23rd Jan 2024
3 ways we boosted our SCITT student intake
A teacher training leader explains how they doubled their student intake in a year using some simple but effective techniques
9 in 10 parents say schools need more Stem teachers
Trainee maths and science teachers should be paid more, says Teach First chief in response to survey findings