7 January 2021 DfE to establish a new 'Institute of Teaching'

The DfE has announced that it will establish a new Institute of Teaching to train up to 1000 teachers each year, with an emphasis on knowledge-based curriculum and high standards of pupil behaviour

It will begin offering initial teacher training courses from September 2022 and will also deliver the early career framework for new teachers as well as national professional qualifications for more experienced staff

The new 'Institute of Teaching' will provide lifelong training and development for teachers through at least four regional campuses, with the training likely to be delivered through a mixture of online, face-to-face and school-based means

At full capacity, it is expected to train around 1000 ITT trainees, 2000 early career teachers, 2000 mentors and 1000 national professional qualification participants each year