Kevin Brennan MP, Shadow Minister for Education, visited Bath Spa University last Thursday to talk to lecturers, trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers.
The Shadow Minister also took the opportunity to observe a range of education in action across different age phases.
Kevin said: “I was delighted to meet some trainee teachers during my visit to Bath Spa University. The enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism they all demonstrated are exactly what we need to make a positive difference in our schools.”
His day included a visit to the University’s Day Nursery where a Forest School approach is adopted to encourage young children to learn from the outdoor environment.
He also visited Wellsway School in Keynsham, where he met a group of local headteachers to discuss their needs in relation to initial teacher education and continual professional development.
Dean of the University’s School of Education, Dr Kate Reynolds, commented: “We had a very interesting discussion around different models of teacher education, and the balance between schools and universities.
“Bath Spa University’s partnership with multi-academy trusts, teaching school alliances and schools such as Wellsway School demonstrates the value of an integrated approach to developing the next generation of professional teachers and educationalists.”
