Ofsted

The OFSTED Report 2009 designated Devon Secondary Teacher Training Group as a Grade A provider.

"The training is particularly effective in instilling in the trainees a high level of reflection and professionalism which supports them very well in meeting the Standards at a high level."

"Trainees exhibit a considerable number of strengths. They show a passion and commitment to teaching and can clearly articulate what good teaching looks like in their subjects"

"There is a high level of committed support for trainees from all trainers and mentors both professionally and personally. All trainers expect the best of their trainees and trainees respond to the challenge."

"Training and assessment are outstanding and ensure that all trainees consistently fulfil their potential."

"Close Monitoring of trainees' progress ensures that all individual needs are addressed."

"Trainees receive regular and very detailed feedback on their teaching and targets set following lesson observations are precise and subject specific so that trainees know exactly what to do to improve their classroom practice."

"Study units are carefully planned to ensure trainees' progression. They are well linked to school-based training and focused observations of their teaching."

"There is a high level of relevance to trainees' classroom practice in both the central and school-based training."

"Trainees are prepared to teach in a culturally diverse society... There is a strong focus, for example, on non-western music and music trainees have a very good understanding of why a culturally diverse repertoire is an important part of the music curriculum."

"Course Managers are constantly looking to improve the provision; they are particularly adept at anticipating change to ensure that the programme remains up to date to drive improvements in trainees' outcomes."