Teacher training

In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to trust SEND leader Amelie Thompson

National efforts to make schools more inclusive risk ignoring the huge amount of expertise in the specialist sector, say headteachers

Survey shows majority of secondary school teachers are not using AI tools for learning and assessment, amid calls for more training and guidance

New Department for Education data reveals a raft of insights into teacher recruitment in England. Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the positives and outlines where the concerns lie

The government saw an increase in entrants to secondary ITT, but still missed its target by 38 per cent

With new insights on how Oak materials are being used to adapt or augment curriculum plans, chief executive Matt Hood says it proves debates about teacher autonomy need to evolve

Recruitment difficulties in shortage subjects are not down to shrinking graduate numbers in related fields, finds research

Ofsted has paused updates planned for teacher training inspections in 2024-25, ahead of major changes being introduced in September 2025

Schools and trusts need to be empowered to deliver professional development and the Early Career Framework in a local, contextual way, argues Sam Gibbs

Across the world, teachers are increasingly being told how to teach and some claim that is having a negative impact on pupils. But, asks David Robson, where actually is the sweet spot of teacher autonomy?

Inclusive teaching for pupils with SEND should not just be an ‘add-on’ to training and development, warns union

The importance of mentors cannot be underestimated, says Jamie Thom, as they can make or break a student teacher’s placement