Teacher trainees and phonics praised generic teacher training, but said specific training in phonics is insufficient. The inspectorate found trainees need better preparation to assess individual pupils' phonic skills. The report suggested all trainee teachers should observe the teaching of early reading and be observed while teaching it themselves. Ofsted said the Department for Children, Schools and Families should improve assessment materials for training providers, and the Training and Development Agency for Schools should clarify how much time should be spent training teachers on...