Maths Enhancement Course

A new 6 month Maths Enhancement Course starts January 2010.

Download Maths Enhancement Course details here (doc format)

Please direct all enquiries to Linda Robins.

Enhancement opportunities:

• Placement in a primary school and tertiary college for teaching observation.
• Visit to local school to observe SEN environment - Pencalenick School is a day and residential special school which provides education for pupils between the ages of 11 and 16 years, who have a wide range of educational difficulties.
  
• Subject support courses in Science and Design and Technology
• Maths Enhancement Course
• Optional 14-19 diploma experiences

Additional Information for Applicants

Cornwall SCITT will strive to identify and support candidates’ individual training needs throughout the course. In addition, lap-top computers and video cameras are available on loan as a study support.

Skills tests

There are 2 testing centres. Trainees book their own tests at a time to suit themselves.

Employment statistics

2007 graduates:

• 80% gained a teaching post before the end of the course.
• 69% are employed in Cornwall.

2008 graduates:

• 82% gained a teaching post before the end of the course.
• 90% are employed in Cornwall.

2009 graduates:

• 84% gained a teaching post before the end of the course.
• 93% are employed in Cornwall.

See what some of our past students have to say!

TEACHING TASTER COURSE INFORMATION

Graduates or undergraduates who think that they might be interested in a teaching career are being given the opportunity to put their theory to the test with the help of SCITT or School Centred Initial Teacher Training.

Cornwall SCITT is offering budding teachers the chance to go on a free 3-day taster course to find out more about secondary school teaching. Next October, applicants will get the opportunity to spend two days in a local secondary school and another day and a half at Truro College. During these visits students will be invited to chat to teachers and pupils, lecturers, subject Leaders and careers advisers as well as observing lessons and getting involved with classroom activities.

SCITT Programme Manager Alison Smith said "We are able to offer people who have a degree, or who are enrolled on a degree course in...

Mathematics
Science
Foreign Languages
Design & Technology
ICT
Music

...the opportunity to get a taste of secondary teaching with a view to making it a career. We can also offer information on all the different routes into teaching that are available."

The free course is for a limited number of applicants and is on a first come first served basis. Alison explained "There will be no obligation to sign for a teaching course. This taster course is meant to give you an introduction to teaching through a mixture of experience and information in order to help you reach a decision as to whether secondary teaching is the career for you. It should be a very interesting, fun and exciting course for anyone who has ever wondered about life in the classroom."

If you are interested in the free 3 day taster course, please contact: The Teaching Information line on 0845 6000 991 who will send you an information pack and unique reference number and also: Linda Robins on 01872 267092 for a registration form and course details.

OFSTED report:
The 2008 Ofsted Report recognised Cornwall SCITT as a category A 'Outstandign Provider':

• Schools are highly committed to the SCITT and provide very good training venues which help to ensure the strong coherence of the training programme.
• Good relationships and high quality systems facilitate excellent communication and individualised support for trainees.
• Trainees come from a variety of backgrounds and all trainers get to know trainees very well at an early stage. Pastoral support for trainees is a key strength.

The re-validation from the Open University Validation Service stated 3
main commendations:

• A sense that the organisation is well managed with a strong feeling of ownership at all levels.
• Effective use of ICT to enhance ITT provision, including subject specific resources, online environment and innovative use of video conferencing.
• Excellent support provided by all staff for trainees.

Equality

The Cornwall Schools Partnership is committed to equality of opportunity for all and will not intentionally discriminate on grounds of race, sex, age, disability, religion or socio-economic circumstances. We welcome applicants with varied experiences and different backgrounds.