With examples from existing primary and secondary settings, this book provides guidance on how to overcome challenges to developing School Direct courses and deliver an effective school-based teacher training programme. 

Introduction - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier Getting selection processes right - Kathryn Fox and Patrick Smith Models of professional learning and what they mean for those working with teachers - Carey Philpott Effective professional learning - Gail Fuller What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? - Helen Scott Why is the academic component of ITE important and how do we organize it? - Nigel Appleton The assessment of student teachers - Carrie Mercier How do you create synergy between different school priorities? - Simon Asquith Initial teacher education and staff development - Alison Chapman How can action research be used to enhance school-based ITE? - Carey Philpott Pastoral care for student teachers - Robert Heath and Carey Philpott Conclusion - Carey Philpott, Helen Scott and Carrie Mercier

′With increasing numbers of trainee teachers on school based programs, it is of paramount importance that schools address the needs of the individual holistically. This book outlines an effective blueprint for doing this. Whilst it acknowledges that the answers are many and varied, it is invaluable in signposting the key questions that training providers need to be asking of themselves and the trainees they are working with.′