Published Research

One important aspect of our research is sharing it with the teaching profession and our other stakeholders.

To help you locate the relevant research publication, we have divided this section into categories depending on what the paper relates to:

• Teacher Induction Scheme
• Flexible Route
• Initial Teacher Education
• Chartered Teacher Programme
• CPD
• Statistical Research
• Discipline in Scottish Schools
• Professional Culture

Latest published research

Models of Support in the Teacher Induction Scheme

Phase 2 research report - January 2010

In 2006 we reported on surveys reflecting on Head Teachers' and Supporters' experiences of the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS). This new report explores in more depth some of the issues raised by the earlier reports. It is the result of a series of focus groups held with Head Teachers and Supporters in seven local authorities.

The report looks at how people become Supporters, what training they receive, what they do to balance the role of being a Supporter with their other responsibilities and what support they have from their schools and local authorities. It also examines what Supporters and Head Teachers do to offer CPD opportunities for probationers and discusses the impact of dealing with probationers who struggle to reach the Standard.

Download the Models of support in the Teacher Induction Scheme - Phase 2 report (PDF 462KB)