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)
Today
19th Mar 2026
Single national approach to teacher induction essential, says GTCS
Shake-up of Teacher Induction Scheme must include consigning the term ‘probationer’ to the past, says General Teaching Council for Scotland
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6.5% teacher pay rise ‘risks reversing’ recruitment gains
Teachers will need at least a 7 per cent increase over three years to keep pace with other professions, says National Foundation for Educational Research
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?
Tes sets out the timeline for key reforms included in this week’s 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’s withdrawal of key financial incentives for teacher training has fuelled fears of a ‘hierarchy’ of subjects – with some already recording a drop in applications
How specialist staff shortages threaten Labour’s 6,500 teachers target
The government’s key manifesto pledge to deliver 6,500 more teachers could hinge on recruitment into special schools and AP: here’s why that’s a challenge