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OFSTED inspections of initial teacher training: Notice

During the academical year 1997-98, OFSTED inspected the University's P.G.C.E. courses in English, Modern Foreign Languages, Classics, History, and Science. The joint OFSTED/TTA Framework for the Assessment of Quality and Standards in Initial Teacher Training was used.

The outcome of the five inspections was expressed in terms of the grading of six cells on a four-point scale as follows:

Complies with the Secretary of State's current criteria 1 Very good, with several outstanding features
2 Good, with no significant weaknesses
3 Adequate, but requires significant improvement
Does not comply with the Secretary if State's current criteria 4 Poor quality

The grades awarded in respect of the P.G.C.E. courses in English, Modern Foreign Languages, Classics, History, and Science were as follows:

CELL GRADE
English MFL Classics History Science
S1 The Quality of the Admissions Policy and the Selection Procedures 2 1 2 1 1
T2 The Quality of the Training Process in Developing Knowledge, Understanding, and Skills set out in the Standards for the Award of QTS 3 2 1 1 1
T4 The Accuracy and Consistency of the Assessment of Trainees against the Standards for the Award of QTS 2 2 2 2 1
ST1 The Trainees' Subject Knowledge and Understanding 2 1 1 1 1
ST2 The Trainees' Planning, Teaching, and Classroom Management 2 1 2 2 1
ST3 The Trainees' Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability 2 2 2 2 1

Copies of the reports of the inspections are available to members of the University on request from the Education Section of the General Board Division of the University Offices, 4 Parson's Court (tel. (7)66268).

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Cambridge University Reporter, 17 February 1999
Copyright © 1999 The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge.