About teaching

The government agency which oversees Initial Teacher Training and the Continuing Professional Development of qualified teachers is the Training and Development Agency (TDA).

For a comprehensive list of Initial Teacher Training providers in the South West, see information on the TDA website

For full course listings of the subjects and phases offered by these ITT providers, see the GTTR website or contact the providers directly.

 

The Department for Education oversees government educational policy in England. Their website includes information on the curriculum, pedagogy and practice, testing and assessment and teachers’ standards. See www.dfe.gov.uk

 

Devon Learning and Development Partnership provides education services to teachers and schools within Devon, the South West and beyond.

• For those considering a career in teaching, LDP runs taster courses – contact Linda Houlston on 01392 386466

• If you are a qualified teacher who is keen to return to the classroom after a career break, see information on LDP’s return to teach programmes

• LDP supports Devon’s Newly Qualified Teachers in their Induction, with a range of CPD opportunities available (link to www.devonldp.org/nqt )

• For qualified teachers, LDP offers a range of advisor and associate support and professional development opportunities. x

See www.devonldp.org

To contact TSW, please call 01392 386496 / 386471 - or email teachsw@devon.gov.uk