The Central South Consortium works in partnership with five Universities and with schools to improve the quality of initial teacher education in order to support our national mission towards a high-quality profession.
Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education
Open University ITE Partnership
Swansea University Schools’ Partnership
Yr Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership
University of South Wales ITE Partnership
Student teachers achieve QTS within jointly accountable school/HEI partnerships that model the professional standards through enquiry-led practice.
The Graduate Teacher Programme is no longer available in Wales. The Open University in partnership with the consortia and the Welsh Government can offer two alternative routes into teaching – a salaried PGCE and a part time PGCE. Both routes include a combination of online and face-to-face sessions with mentors and practice tutors. They also include 120 days of practical experience across two schools. The ITE team works closely with the induction team at CSC to enable individuals to achieve a successful transition from ITE into work. This includes offering bridging support for student teachers’ career entry profile.
Welsh Government offers grants as an incentive to eligible graduates wishing to undertake a PGCE course in specified subjects. Information is available via the Teacher training incentive scheme
For further support and guidance, please see the Knowledge Bank or contact a member of the team.
Guidance for QTS Graduates: preparing to start induction. Your Professional Learning Strategy
10 Ways to Support Initial Teacher Education in Schools
ITE Partnerships: Working with Tomorrow’s Teachers
Alternative Routes into Teaching - Open University in Wales
For further support and guidance please contact:
Project Support Officer for ITE: Matthew Robbins
Area Lead for ITE and Induction: Mandy Esseen
