In January 2021 the Department for Education (DfE) announced a review of the initial teacher training (ITT) market. The review was conducted by a group of five independent experts and considered what reforms might be required to ensure that all trainees received high-quality training.
The group reported back in July 2021 and, among other things, recommended that all ITT providers be required to re-accredit their provision against new standards. The government accepted most of the recommendations and announced that all training providers hoping to deliver courses leading to qualified teacher status (QTS) in 2024-25 would need to apply for accreditation against new guidance.
There have been two rounds of applications in 2022. Several notable providers were denied accreditation in the first round and forced to reapply in the second round. The results of the second round were published on 29 September and, again, several high-profile providers were denied accreditation. The results of appeals against the decisions of the first and second rounds are expected to be published in the coming weeks and this page will be updated when they are.
