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New Institute of Teaching set to be established
Institute of Teaching to provide lifelong training and development for teachers
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2 January 2021
A new Institute of Teaching is set to be established in England to provide teachers and school leaders with prestigious training and development throughout their career.
Training will be delivered through at least four regional campuses, launching in September 2022, with the Institute being the first of its kind in the world.
The national initiative will deliver evidence-based approaches to teacher training, and also include mentoring and early career support, alongside leadership courses and continued professional development, building on existing high-quality provision.
Ofqual chair steps down after difficult summer
Roger Taylor hands in his notice, citing A-Level grades row
This summer s A-Level grades row sparked protests. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images
Ofqual chair Roger Taylor is stepping down after a “difficult summer”, with the hunt for his replacement set to begin next year.
Taylor, who has chaired the qualifications regulator since December 2016, handed in his two weeks’ notice this week, citing this summer’s events as the reason for his departure.
The regulator became embroiled in a major row after it used an algorithm to calculate students’ A-Level and GCSE grades after exams were cancelled because of Covid-19. Some students grades were lower than expected, causing them to lose out on university places and job offers, sparking protests.
Ofqual chair Roger Taylor to step down from role after ‘difficult summer’
PA
15 December 2020, 3:33 pm
Ofqual chair Roger Taylor will step down from his role at the end of the year after a “very difficult summer”.
He will be replaced by Ian Bauckham, who has been appointed as interim chair at England’s exams regulator from January.
Mr Taylor said: “After what has been a very difficult summer, I am leaving the organisation in good shape and in good hands.
“We have put in place measures for young people sitting exams in 2021 which represent the best approach to these difficult times.”