Cardiff Partnership for ITE

Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education

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PGCE Open Evening – 22 October 2025 – Book your place

Working together with teachers, for teachers, as teachers, to inspire the future minds of Wales — the Cardiff Partnership collaborates with leading institutions to deliver high-quality, practical teacher education.

The Cardiff Partnership

The Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education comprises Cardiff Metropolitan University and its associated partner schools, working in collaboration with University of Oxford, Cardiff University, Central South Consortium (CSC), Education Achievement Service (EAS), and City of Cardiff Council.

Together, the Cardiff Partnership collaborates to ensure that our student teachers not only achieve, but seek to surpass the professional standards for QTS through high-quality professional education that is rigorously practical and intellectually challenging.

Join the Cardiff Partnership

Find a Course at Cardiff Met

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PGCE Primary

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PGCE Secondary

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PGCE Secondary School Based Employees

BA Primary (with QTS)

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

In line with Welsh Government priorities and Cardiff Metropolitan University’s objectives, the Cardiff Partnership aims to be an equitable and welcoming place for all student teachers and staff involved in initial teacher education. This involves being proactive in the education of different forms of racism ensuring that all stakeholders demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practice and to the wellbeing of society as a whole.

Download the Cardiff Partnership for Initial Teacher Education Global Majority Recruitment and Retention Plan

This plan is a working document and will be updated and amended on an ongoing basis.

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Welsh Language Opportunities

We are committed to the development of Welsh language skills of all student teachers.

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Training Incentives

With up to £15,000 available, find out more about the range of financial incentives to train to teach priority subjects.

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Accredited Courses

An Education Workforce Council accredited provider of ITE in South East Wales.

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Emma and Tom Talk Teaching Podcast: So you want to be a teacher?

Emma and Tom Talk Teaching is our podcast, presented by Cardiff Met lecturers Emma O'Dubhchair and Tom Breeze, who bring you deep discussions, in-depth interviews and reviews of the latest books and articles about education.

You can also listen to our ‘So you want to become a teacher’ episode to hear the inside track about what it’s like to study with us, and how to make sure you’re ready for the interview.

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