What evidence it has of the effectiveness of team teaching in primary schools.

Team teaching happens in some primary schools in some parts of Scotland reflecting local circumstances and needs. The deployment of team teaching approaches is a matter for schools and local authorities. It offers potential for pupils to experience wider ranges of learning experiences and approaches, and for two teachers to engage with more children to support their learning. As is the case in single teacher settings, the same issues apply in team teaching settings to ensure children experience high-quality learning, namely that teachers need to plan lessons carefully to meet individual needs and teaching approaches need to be such as to enthuse children in their learning.