Initial Teacher Education Archives - Estyn

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We celebrate successes, highlight areas for improvement and focus on what’s important for learners in Initial Teacher Education partnerships.
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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
Statement: The teaching of reading in Wales
Inspection and report schedule
Latest inspection reports
Gwynedd Council
2025-09-17
Inspection report CaBan 2025
Newport City Council
2025-09-17
Inspection report University of South Wales Initial Teacher Education Partnership 2025
Cardiff Council
2025-07-15
Inspection report The Open University 2025
City and County of Swansea
2024-09-11
Inspection report Swansea University Schools' Partnership 2024
2024-07-31
Outcome of Enhanced engagement - Yr Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership 2024
2023-01-22
Inspection report Aberystwyth Partnership of Initial Teacher Education 2023
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