Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 121301

Teachers: Training

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to ensure that teachers receive training in safeguarding children.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The initial teacher training (ITT) Criteria set out requirements for ITT courses leading to qualified teacher status. Course design must encompass all aspects of th...

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