9 reasons Ofsted rates our teacher training

In a recent comprehensive assessment conducted by Ofsted, the University of East London's School of Education and Communities has received praise for its exemplary teacher education programmes.

The report, highlighting various aspects of UEL's teacher training across different phases, underscores the institution's commitment to providing high-quality education to aspiring teachers.

Here are nine standout quotes from the report, shedding light on the positive outcomes and experiences observed within UEL's teacher education offerings.
 

1. "Trainees are exceptionally well prepared for a career in teaching and many secure jobs in partner schools." 
2. “Trainees are extremely well supported by university staff.”
3. “[Trainees] are keen to work in their local community, sharing the university’s ambition of providing excellent education to pupils in east London and beyond.”
4. “The way in which the university has integrated its curriculum at the centre and on placements, particularly in the primary and further education and skills (FES) phases, is impressive.”
5. "Provision for pupils with SEND is meaningfully and expertly integrated into all aspects of the curriculum." – (Primary phase)
6. "Leaders have an unwavering ambition for excellence. They regularly collaborate and consult with schools and trainees checking, reviewing and refining the curriculum." (Primary phase)
7. "Trainees are particularly well prepared to teach pupils with EAL and SEND." – (Secondary phase)
8. "Tutors provide trainees with highly constructive and developmental feedback on their work and teaching practice." – (FES phase)
9. "Through close collaboration and shared high expectations, university leaders, tutors, and mentoring help to ensure that trainees are fully prepared to teach the range of students they may encounter." – (FES phase)
    

The full report from Ofsted will be released on 14 June 2024.