Teacher training
The latest news and analysis on how teachers are trained, including initial teacher training (ITT) 鈥� or initial teacher education (ITE) in Scotland 鈥� and the early career framework (ECF)
Friday
27th Feb 2026
15% of secondary teachers not confident identifying SEND
Research follows DfE announcement that all teachers in England should receive training on SEND support and inclusion
Schools White Paper: when will the plans be delivered?
糖心Vlog sets out the timeline for key reforms included in this week鈥檚 schools White Paper and associated plans to overhaul the SEND system
Friday
20th Feb 2026
What impact have the subject bursary cuts had?
The government鈥檚 withdrawal of key financial incentives for teacher training聽has fuelled fears of a 鈥榟ierarchy鈥� of subjects 鈥� with some already recording a drop in applications
How specialist staff shortages threaten Labour鈥檚 6,500 teachers target
The government鈥檚 key manifesto pledge to deliver 6,500 more teachers could hinge on recruitment into special schools and AP: here鈥檚 why that鈥檚 a challenge