Trainee teacher NQT data request.

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Dear University of Worcester,

I am writing to make an Open Government request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. If, however, this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist

Firstly, from your most recent complete cohort data how many teacher trainees successfully completed their training?
Secondly, how many of those same trainees were on an NQT placement at the end of their training compared with how many were not employed (by a school full time) at the end of their training.
Lastly, How many of those same trainees were employed through a supply agency?

I understand that under the Act, I am entitled to a response within 20 working days. I would be grateful if you could confirm by email that you have received this request. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

Luke Jacobs

Helen Johnstone, University of Worcester

I am out of the office until the 2nd May and will respond to your email on
my return.

 

If the matter is urgent please contact my colleague Kerry Sampson
([email address])

 

Helen Johnstone, University of Worcester

Dear Mr Jacobs

 

Further to your request under Freedom of Information, please find response
below.

 

Question 1: Firstly, from your most recent complete cohort data how many
teacher trainees successfully completed their training?

 

BA QTS                 PGCE Primary     PGCE Secondary              

116                         151                         155

 

Question 2: Secondly, how many of those same trainees were on an NQT
placement at the end of their training compared with how many were not
employed (by a school full time) at the end of their training.

We don’t have NQT placements.

 

Question 3: Lastly, How many of those same trainees were employed through
a supply agency? 0

 

I am obliged, under the Freedom of Information Act, to inform you of our
complaints procedures in case you are unhappy about the way in which your
request has been dealt with. 

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request a review by writing to the University Secretary,
University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ

 

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint,
you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at: The
Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  Telephone: 0303 123 1113 – [1]www.ico.gov.uk

 

Many thanks

Joanne Bailey

Executive Assistant in Vice Chancellor’s Office University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester

WR2 6AJ

Tel: 01905 855019

 

I work Tuesday (9am-5:30pm), Wednesday (9am-3pm) and Thursday (9am-5:30pm)

 

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