Ofsted
Report

Accredited Provider – Initial Teacher Training OFSTED Inspection

The Accredited Provider under went its Ofsted Inspection in 2018 and were judged to be Outstanding in all four areas – Overall Effectiveness, Outcomes for Trainees, Quality of Training across the partnership and Leadership and Management.

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Key strengths identified by Ofsted

Highly effective leadership has developed teacher training programmes that regularly produce excellent teachers who are skilled, very committed and reflective practitioners
Outstanding recruitment and selection procedures mean that nearly all trainees gain QTS and many excel when assessed against the teachers’ standards
Trainees have strong subject knowledge and can apply it well to create interesting and engaging sequences of lessons
Very high-quality training leads to resilient and self-reflective trainees who are well prepared for life in school. Employment rates are high
High-quality experiences boost trainees’ understanding and provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The partnership is gaining a reputation for success in this area
The programme is making an invaluable contribution to recruitment challenges in the local area
Trainees and NQT’s were unanimous in their appreciation of the support they receive and their praise for course leaders

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