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Initial Teacher Education

Mae myfyrwyr yn eistedd wrth ddesgiau mewn ystafell ddosbarth, yn gwenu ac yn cymryd rhan mewn sgwrs. Mae'r awyrgylch yn ymddangos yn hamddenol a chyfeillgar, gyda chyflenwadau ystafell ddosbarth i'w gweld yn y blaendir.

Initial Teacher Education

We celebrate successes, highlight areas for improvement and focus on what’s important for learners in Initial Teacher Education partnerships.

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Initial Teacher Education sector newsletter – Summer 2026

Mae athro yn helpu myfyriwr ifanc mewn ystafell ddosbarth. Mae'r myfyriwr yn gwisgo sbectol ac yn gwisgo gwisg ysgol, ac maent ill dau'n canolbwyntio ar y gwaith o'u blaen.

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The valuable integration of research and enquiry throughout the programme

The partnership’s support for student well-being

Support for Welsh in Initial Teacher Education: How initial teacher education partnerships support student teachers to improve their Welsh language skills, including teaching through the medium of Welsh

This report is written in response to a request for advice from the Minister for Welsh Language and Education in...

The role of the research champions and their development as effective facilitators of research-informed practices in their contexts

The Development of student teachers’ Welsh Language skills

Initial Teacher Education reform in Wales - emerging strengths and areas for consideration

Initial teacher education in the post-compulsory education and training sectors

Summary of findings from our national thematic reviews 2018

We’ve collated the main findings and recommendations from last year’s thematic reports for easy reference.

The professional learning continuum: mentoring in initial teacher education

The report is intended for the Welsh Government, providers of initial teacher education (ITE), headteachers and staff in schools, local...

Inspection guidance resources

These handbooks are valuable resources to gain insights into the standards and methodologies employed during inspections.

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HMCI highlights excellent practice, but calls for improvement in literacy levels and greater consistency in teaching quality and leadership.

Estyn Annual Report: Clear direction, improving self-evaluation and support and tackling recruitment are key to future success in Wales’ education system

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