Top Marks for University Faculty

The University of Plymouth’s faculty of education is celebrating after winning top marks from the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

The faculty has been recognised by the TDA as a Category A provider after achieving a Grade 1, or outstanding, rating from Ofsted for the standard of its training and management and quality assurance in both primary and secondary initial teacher education provision.

The TDA assessment recognises the excellent quality of the university’s partnerships with schools as well as the hard work and dedication of staff and students. It means University of Plymouth students will have an advantage when it comes to applying for jobs, as employers will be aware of the quality of their course.

Will McBurnie, Head of School of Undergraduate & Initial Teacher Education, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised as a Category A provider by the TDA. This recognition is a reflection of the effort that our staff, students and partner schools put into ensuring that teacher training at the University of Plymouth is of the highest possible quality.”

Professor Michael Totterdell, Dean of the Faculty of Education, said: “When the faculty moves into the pounds25 million Rolle Building, in September, it will allow us to improve facilities even further and to build on this success.”

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