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Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeships (PGTA) are available NOW!

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:March 14, 2025
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In partnership with OTT-SCITT, we're pleased to highlight that we now offer PGTA'S in a number of subjects. Click here for more information. Contact us to find out how to…

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New Partnerships

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:September 28, 2023
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We are excited to be working with OTT SCITT as the West Berkshire Hub for the delivery of teacher training starting in September 2024!  We are looking forward to continuing…

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Celebrating success with graduation!

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:September 8, 2022
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Our 2022 trainees have celebrated the successful completion of their training year with a graduation ceremony! Congratulations to all our trainees and we wish them every success as they continue…

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Teacher training apprenticeships!

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:October 8, 2021
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We are very pleased to announce that we hope to be offering a one year post graduate apprenticeship in teacher training. Confirmation and more details, including on how to apply,…

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What was your journey into teacher training?

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:September 24, 2021
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We asked one of our trainees about their journey into training to teach with us. Why did you decide to train to teach? I always enjoyed primary and secondary school…

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Welcome!

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:September 24, 2021
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A very warm welcome to our 2021 cohort - it is really great to be able to be in school and training face to face and to feel some semblance…

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Recruitment for September 2022 entry

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:September 1, 2021
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We will be open for recruitment for our courses starting in September 2022 from 9am on 12th October 2021!  But you can starting searching for programmes from 9am on 5th…

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Go home each day knowing you have made a difference!

  • Post author:A Alexander
  • Post published:November 11, 2020
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Here’s what some of our trainee teachers say… John Why did you decide to train to teach? “I had been a research scientist for over 30 years and I decided…

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We’ve gone virtual!

  • Post author:glaing
  • Post published:March 30, 2020
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Our current trainees are continuing with their programmes using our online platform. They are using tools like Zoom Meetings and BlueSky Education to keep on track with their training and…

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We’re recruiting Specialist Leaders In Education!

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  • Post published:February 21, 2020
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Have you got what it takes to become one of our SLE's? Are you..? · Passionate and enthusiastic · Able to support and guide · Committed to improving practice and provision · Ready for…

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