In spring 2007 the TDA launched a pilot project targeting the sufficiency and quality of school placements for initial teacher trainees in maths and science. 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
- gather evidence from trainees, schools and mentors about the ways in which multiple placements enhance the training experience
The 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 also contains guidance on how to set up and embed multiple placements (PDF, 66KB).
Case studies
A selection of case studies from ITT providers who have been involved in the multiple placement project are available below:
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