Liverpool Hope University’s Initial Teacher Education programmes, spanning primary and secondary education, have excelled in the latest Ofsted report.
The assessment, conducted in March 2026, demonstrates a strong standard in Inclusion and Professional Behaviours, Personal Development and Wellbeing across courses. All elements of the assessment criteria achieved high benchmarks for the quality of teacher education, falling within ‘Strong Standard’ or ‘As Expected’.
Alongside internal assessment, the report draws on additional review of delivery partners across the region who deliver the Hope curriculum.
The report solidifies Hope’s place as a leading teacher training provider in the UK, celebrating its roots as a teacher training college before gaining University status. The University has a long-standing history of training teachers who are creative, proactive and reflective, producing career-ready graduates who go on to change the lives of the children they work with.
Executive Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Sciences at Liverpool Hope Cate Carroll said: “We are very proud of our latest Ofsted results which reflect the dedication of our staff, who are committed to delivering robust, quality teaching and innovative research in education.
“This is also a testament to our training partners and partner schools, who work closely with us to deliver our curriculum and ensure our trainees have a quality learning experience within professional education environments.
“The ‘Hope Teacher’ is unique in their approach, showing a real commitment to improving the lives and opportunities for the children they work with, achieved through excellence in teaching and a genuine understanding of pupils’ needs. This is very much reflected in our own leadership at Hope as we nurture the next generation of educators to make a difference in the world, and leave their degree feeling confident, capable and excited for a fulfilling career ahead.”
The published Ofsted report cites a particular strength in inclusion and commends Liverpool Hope for effectively identifying and working to remove any potential barriers to studying for a career in education, from adaptions in the recruitment process through to providing excellent wellbeing and academic support while studying.
The relationship between trainees and staff is likened to ‘feeling part of a family’, with trainees being welcomed, valued and supported by the University.
Cate added: “We are proud of the learning environment we have created for trainees at Hope and believe it’s this personal approach that helps individuals achieve their full potential. We know our students by name, and celebrate their differences, recognising it as an asset in their teaching abilities rather than a barrier.”
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