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University gets ticks all round for new teachers

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Vincent
Published date08 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Gazette
The university received an overall 'Good' rating by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Ofsted inspectors visited Teesside University in February to assess its courses and approach against rigorous national standards.

They reviewed the university's primary, secondary, and further education age-phase courses and rated them based on the quality of the education and training provided, programme leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. The result represents an exceptional achievement for the university as its initial teacher training programmes had only been operational for a short period of time at the time the inspection was held.

Secondary education courses were launched in September 2022 and the primary education programme was first introduced September 2023 meaning some of newest trainees had only been studying at Teesside University for three months.

The final Ofsted report praised academic leaders' clear vision in developing highly-effective and resilient teachers for the Tees Valley, and highlighted the institution's good relationships with schools, partner colleges, and other stakeholders. Ofsted noted trainees were able to build strong and trusting relationships with academic staff and received valuable support.

Additionally, the student teachers spoke highly of the training opportunities provided and reflected on the positive impact they had on their teaching abilities. Professor Natasha Vall, Dean of Social Sciences, Humanities

Inspectors spoke to 55 trainees representing all three educational phases, and observed them on placements and in centre-based training face-to-face and online meetings.

Ofsted inspectors also interviewed senior leaders at the university and a range of academic leaders involved in the programmes.

The achievement is deserved recognition for the commitment and efforts of the university's teacher training team, as well its schools and college partners.

The university...

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