Initial Teaching Training News October 2023

DfE Apply Open

From 10^th October the DfE Apply portal opened allowing those interested in teacher training to apply to their preferred providers. Generate Teaching Hub offers teacher training routes into Primary teaching for 5-11 years, 3-7 years and in SEN for PGCE and QTS – we also have an Apprenticeship route ideal for Teaching Assistants. There are several other local providers working in our area – please promote your local providers to any potential applicants.

Local TT network

On 22nd November from 3.30-5pm we are hosting via Zoom the first of our termly peer networks for local schools engaged in initial teacher training.

All phases of training are welcome to this informal advice and support network.

November’s meeting is sharing lessons from a schools experience of ITT internships.

Email teachertraining@wpat.uk for the log in details.

Generate’s Strategic Lead Role

The DfE expanded all Teaching School Hub remits for this academic year to provide local support to Initial Teacher Training provision.

We are starting by mapping school engagement in teacher training across the Northwest region and will support schools to input into the training reforms beginning in September 2024.

More details will follow in the next bulletin.