Edge Hill University has been at the forefront of teacher education for over 135 years, and today it enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s most significant providers of education and research for the children’s workforce with a reputation for the highest quality provision, partnership working and delivery.
Edge Hill university is graded Ofsted ‘outstanding’ in all three teacher training age phases. The University was awarded the highest grade for ‘overall effectiveness’ across primary, secondary, and further education and training. Inspectors judged the quality of education, leadership and management to be outstanding.
The Faculty of Education is focused on advancing the discipline and practice of education achieved through, and measured by, high quality teaching and research and through its support for schools and colleges in collaborative research and training partnerships.
Through our partnerships with schools, we ensure that our trainees have strong subject knowledge in the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum and have the professional skills needed to succeed as teachers. Inclusion and social justice are central to our ITE curriculum. We strive to provide an outstanding student experience as well as support you in your future employment opportunities or further professional development, tailoring our programmes of study to match the demands of employers.
We very much look forward to working in partnership with you.
Mentor Development
At Edge Hill University, we believe professional practice mentors at schools and settings play a crucial role in developing the trainees’ knowledge, understanding and skills in teaching, as well as preparing them for their future careers in a variety of educational settings. Our mentor curriculum is therefore designed to prepare mentors for their role and responsibilities.
An outline of our mentor development for 2025-26 is available here with important links for mentors to book onto training.
Abyasa Portal
Abyasa Pro is a web-based application focused on students’ development. It allows mentors and trainees to set targets, review progress and record evidence of development throughout professional practice.
Please visit our FAQ page – designed to support Mentors with Abyasa.
DfE Funding for Schools
DfE funding guidance for schools Conditions of grant- initial teacher training reform funding gives school partners the information they will require for understanding the funding conditions and how to claim. Further information and any updates from Edge Hill University throughout the year are available here.