The new National Institute of Teaching should be judged on its success as a “rising tide that lifts all boats”, improving teacher training nationally, according to its founding chief executive.
Ministers confirmed last week the School-Led Development Trust – run by Star Academies, the Harris Federation, Outwood Grange Academies Trust and Oasis – would launch the flagship project in September.
Melanie Renowden, a Star executive director who led the bid and is now its first CEO, told Schools Week both the NIoT and other trainers have “work to do to get the message out” that teachers and leaders should prioritise their own development.
