Who are we?
- A SCITT (school-centred initial teacher training) consortium with 25+ years of experience
- Our schools are based in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, and Milton Keynes
- We help those who have just graduated and career changers train to teach
- Our trainees typically live in and around Northampton, Brackley, Daventry, and Milton Keynes
- We have a strong focus on training local people for employment in their home area
What do we do?
- Provide extensive practical experience through placements in partnership schools
- Each trainee is supported by a Mentor who oversees their development
- Offer a general professional studies programme developed by local experts who still teach in school
- We collaborate with the University of Leicester on the academic side of our provision
- Blend school-based practice with academic study for a well-rounded training experience
What is our aim?
- Develop reflective professionals ready to apply for and begin teaching roles
- Trainees who complete the course are awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Our PGCE includes Master’s Credits, with the option to continue towards a full Master’s Degree
- Over half of trainees secure their first posts in partnership schools
Producing reflective professionals who are confident in applying for and starting their first jobs as school teachers.
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