Changes to the 14-19 curriculum are creating greater choice and opening up new progression routes for young people. You will find below links to a range of relevant websites and supporting materials to help you develop your 14-19 initial teacher training (ITT) provision. These materials aim to support the development of your knowledge and understanding of key aspects involved in the effective preparation of trainee teachers to teach Diploma lines.
Initial Teacher Training providers are welcome to access the full range of Diploma Support tools, training and resources. Please note that these sessions are not intended for trainee teachers.
National CPD database
Access information about the various CPD opportunities available to you from participating providers.
Diploma Development Partnerships (DDP) consultancy
Consultancy and events for each Diploma line of learning offered by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) and each line’s DDP.
14-19 Diploma ITT conference
Download presentations from the TDA’s January 2010 ITT conference, which enabled providers to develop their understanding of 14-19 ITT provision, offered a platform for providers to share their experiences and gave support and guidance on building the relationships needed.
Information, advice and guidance (IAG) – a briefing for trainees in ITT
An introduction to trainee teachers on the nature and scope of careers-related IAG, which explains how IAG is provided for secondary schools learners and the responsibility of teachers in that provision.
Integrating 14-19 Diplomas into ITT
Clarifies the role secondary ITT providers will play in preparing trainee teachers for the Diploma ITT options. The site also provides specific details regarding the allocation of the additional secondary places for the Diplomas.
Professional development guidance for Diploma teachers
A guide to the knowledge, attributes and understanding needed for effective Diploma delivery, mapping these areas to professional standards for teachers.
Professional development strategy for the children’s workforce
Aims to embed a learning culture in all schools that maximises the potential of the school workforce and enables young people to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Line-specific handbooks are also available. View a full list of handbooks, and choose your line.
Teacher training resource bank
Provides access to the research and evidence base informing teacher education. It is a credible and reliable source for materials, which are thoroughly quality assured. Also provides access to an e-librarian which can conduct a search on your behalf.
The Nuffield review of 14-19 education and training
A summary of the recent independent review into 14-19 education and training.
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