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University celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for teacher training
designed Initial Teaching Education (ITE) curriculums that expose them to pertinent research, discussion and debate and that trainees are well prepared to embark on their careers in the teaching profession. They reported that the ITE partnerships between the University and schools and colleges, ensured that trainees across the Primary phase training routes are learning much of the important knowledge which underpins the primary national curriculum, and they are well prepared to embark on teaching as early career leaders.
Inspectors also highlighted that mentors are helping trainees to learn about adaptive teaching, for example for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or those who speak English as an additional language.
The University of Sunderland’s programmes for training the next generation of teachers have been rated ‘Good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection.
The overall effectiveness, the quality of education and training and the leadership and management of the University’s Primary phase, Secondary phase and Further Education and Skills (FES) phase programmes were classified as ‘Good’ in the education watchdog’s latest official report. Ten of His Majesty’s Inspectors and six Ofsted Inspectors visited 25 schools and colleges during the inspection, which took place between May 9 and May 12, 2023.
The report highlighted that the University’s trainees benefit from well-
In addition, apprentices on the Primary phase programmes are confident, articulate and well-placed to succeed as primary teachers. Inspectors judged the Secondary Partnership’s key strengths to be in leadership, with a suitably ambitious curriculum where the focus, rigour and quality of training that trainees receive is strong. The report acknowledges that staff and mentors support trainees to manage their workloads and maintain a healthy work-life balance. They also found as a result of leaders’ and partners’ work, trainees at the University of Sunderland are well prepared to begin teaching in their chosen subject and age-phase.
The watchdog said trainees across the University’s FES programmes are well prepared to embark on their teaching careers in the sector, and leaders have prepared trainees well to support learners with SEND.
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Youth charity to partner with UK Space Agency in major new space initiative
Youth charity the Jon Egging Trust (JET) today announces its selection as a project partner in the UK Space Agency’s major new £4.3m Space to Learn initiative.
Space to Learn aims to inspire young people and improve access to STEM careers and space-related learning opportunities across the UK. JET’s involvement in the project will see the charity deliver over 28,000 hours of space-related support to over 3,000 disadvantaged students as part of its existing STEM-inspired Blue Skies programmes
JET CEO, Dr Emma Egging, says that the charity has been engaging with the space industry since 2021 in order to drive a sector-wide approach to addressing the levelling up agenda. “We are delighted to be a Space to Learn project partner, creating a bridge between the space industry and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK who are facing adversity,” says Emma. “The UK space sector is experiencing a period of extraordinary growth, and we are committed to ensuring that the opportunities generated as a result have a positive ripple effect across all of our society.
“Working collaboratively with the UKSA and our Space to Learn project partners - including National Space Academy and STEM Learning - will allow us all to identify and signpost students who would most benefit from the longer, more intensive support that JET is uniquely placed to offer. In addition, Space to Learn will create a network of likeminded organisations who can share best practice of ‘what works’ in supporting young people from all areas of society to realise their potential and thrive into adulthood. We are delighted to be part of this initiative which will inspire the next generation and equip them with the skills and mindset to reach for the stars”
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Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said: “As the UK’s space ambitions increase, investing in STEM programmes is equally critical. We want to make sure that every young person across all communities can be inspired through space, imagining new possibilities and innovations to which they can contribute, drawing on their growing STEM knowledge, and having fun learning along the way.”
JET offers long-term support to young people whose horizons and aspirations are often limited, and who lack confidence and find it hard to engage in the classroom. Throughout their JET journey, students are supported to build self-belief, aspiration and vital workplace skills through 100-hours of teambuilding, leadership and employability support, and ‘money-can’t-buy’ access to unique STEM workplaces and the inspirational role models within them
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