The aim of the project is to support initial teacher training (ITT) providers to recruit to target in maths and science by improving the supply and quality of school placements through the use of multiple placements.

ITT providers involved in the project are identified and supported by provider link advisers and asked to:

• place two or more trainees together in their final assessed school placement (ensuring a minimum of six multiple placements in maths and science per year)
• develop new ways of working with schools, maths and science ITT staff and trainees in order to support trainees participating in the multiple placement, and
• gather evidence from trainees, schools and mentors about the ways in which multiple placements enhance the training experience.

The project began in the 2007 spring term, entered a second year in spring 2008, and a third year in autumn 2008.

You can download a report outlining the key findings from the first two years of the project, including the benefits of the project for trainees, schools, pupils, mentors and tutors.  The report also contains guidance on how to set up and embed multiple placements.

Case studies

Read a selection of case studies from initial teacher training (ITT) providers who have been involved in the multiple placement project. 

Multiple placements supporting work with challenging schools

Discover how the multiple placement project is supporting the University of the West of England’s work with challenging schools.
Alison Fletcher case study.

Including support staff in multiple placements

The University of Leicester has developed its multiple placements model to include support staff.
Elaine Batchelor case study.

Building capacity across key stages using multiple placements

Learn how a flexible approach to multiple placements is building capacity across key stages.
Julia Croft case study.

Using multiple placements to benefit pupils, students and schools

Find out how the paired placement model is benefiting trainees, schools and students.
Paul Wilson case study.

Working collaboratively to develop a generic model for primary and secondary multiple placements

Discover how Bradford College has worked collaboratively to develop a generic model for multiple placements in primary and secondary schools.
Leigh Hoath case study.

Creating new learning opportunities with multiple placements

Learn how multiple placements are helping to build capacity and raise standards.
Sue Cronin case study.