Addressing workload in initial teacher education (ITE)

Principles, considerations and examples of practical support to help ITE providers reduce the workload faced by trainee teachers and their school partners.

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Addressing teacher workload in initial teacher education (ITE)

Ref: DFE-00320-2018PDF, 341KB, 18 pages

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This information is for initial teacher education (ITE) providers.

It contains practical examples to help you reduce the workload of trainee teachers and their partnership schools, covering:

• principles for ITE providers to help reduce workload
• ensuring the content of ITE courses helps reduce workload
• addressing the workload of trainees on professional placements and their schools
• supporting the wider partnership to reduce workload
• supporting trainees’ mental health and wellbeing

Further guidance is available on:

• supporting teachers in the early stages of their career
• the toolkit on workload reduction in your school