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<p>Universities continue to play a lead role in initial teacher training. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are expected to be involved in 82% of all teacher training places for 2014/15.</p><p>As well as 22,900 provider places provisionally allocated to HEIs for the academic year 2014/15, they are also in partnership with schools to deliver 7 out of 10 School Direct places, for which they receive funding.</p><p>There are many strong partnerships in place between schools and HEIs, with HEIs providing in-depth subject knowledge and access to research, and schools providing rich placements and opportunities to partner trainees with outstanding teachers.</p><p>This provides opportunities for HEIs to maintain or even increase their market share of ITT if they deliver programmes schools want, and work with them to establish high-quality and sustainable courses.</p><p>Many HEI providers have already significantly increased their ITT places due to their engagement with School Direct.</p> |