“Teachers are stressed, exhausted, burnt-out and have no job security”

Teacher training has faced turbulent changes during the past six years.

The introduction of School Direct has been embraced by universities, but not without many considerable challenges. The introduction of multiple routes into teaching has become confusing for potential entrants who want to train, but are often confused as to which route is best for them. The pressure on providers to source placements has intensified with the increasing range of training provision that is now available.