Cornwall SCITT is an outstanding teacher training programme for primary teaching & secondary teaching courses. We offer a hand-on training programme with a supportive ethos.
Testimonials
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“A rich training experience is offered by the schools through the excellent mentoring which trainees receive.”
Ofsted Report, January 2016
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“The training year is hard work but well worth the journey when you see the impact you have on the children you teach.”
Trainee
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“A fantastically well organised course, which gradually introduces trainees to the world of teaching.”
Trainee
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“We employed two SCITT trained teachers at our school. They are both of the highest quality.”
Headteacher
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“I wouldn’t be where I am now without Cornwall SCITT, that’s for sure!”
Trina O’Connor, Teacher of DT
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“I still can’t quite believe that I’ve been able to secure a job so early on in the course; it is a true reflection of how thoroughly and professionally Cornwall SCITT and its partnership schools have supported me from the very beginning.”
Vivienne Kenyon, Teacher of Mathematics
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The SCITT course offers a fantastic training opportunity that is supportive, genuine and truly life changing. Teaching is a very worthwhile career and if you want to be in the business of inspiring future generations, then this is the job for you!
Lehanna Norton – Teacher of DT
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“It was, and still is, the best decision I have ever made… I cannot imagine ever having a more rewarding or enjoyable career.”
Laura Davies, Teacher of Science
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“Subject sessions were fantastic and were planned with the cohort’s individual needs at the forefront.”
Kieran Harvey, Teacher of PE
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“The support provided for trainees to enable them to be successful and achieve their full potential is first class.”
External Examiner
SCITT Primary
Based at Heartlands – Pool, near Redruth, we offer a training programme to support the development of nurturing & creative teachers who inspire younger learners to develop their confidence in the classroom.
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SCITT Secondary
Based at Truro College and Cornish secondary schools, we offer a holistic programme combining practical experience and subject knowledge development.
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"We all had a lovely day at @sirjohnlillie yesterday. Thank you so much to all the staff and your wonderful children. 😊"
@CornwallSCITT 17th January 2019 5:08 pm -
"The primary trainees had a great day with @UKParlEducation a massive thank you to Laura Young."
@CornwallSCITT 17th January 2019 2:56 pm -
"An Introduction to Mastery Maths with Shelley Beckerleg today. @ststephenchtwn @AspireAcademies @CODEMathsHub @TeachingTrust #TeacherTraining https://t.co/74txQYyl6v"
@CornwallSCITT 9th October 2018 11:46 am -
"We all had such a lovely time. Thank you to all your wonderful staff! https://t.co/GfxlZ8tfBh"
@CornwallSCITT 17th January 2018 4:32 pm -
"PRIMARY - OPEN DAYS Thursday 11th January 2018 Wednesday 7th February 2018 Monday 19th March 2018 Information briefings will start at the following times: 11.00am 2.00pm 4.30pm #GetIntoTeaching"
@CornwallSCITT 11th December 2017 1:52 pm -
"An Introduction to Mastery with Shelley Beckerleg today. @ststephenchtwn #TeacherTraining https://t.co/6MOYzjtVUS"
@CornwallSCITT 11th October 2017 11:21 am -
"Bags of goodies ready for the trainees! https://t.co/66fmwmiLwC"
@CornwallSCITT 1st September 2017 10:36 am -
"Well done to Ben Ringrose, one of our ex trainees for winning Outstanding NQT 2017 at the Cornwall Teacher Awards. https://t.co/py0L7PfVvV"
@CornwallSCITT 25th April 2017 11:19 am -
"Primary - Open Days (September 2018 start) 6th July 13th September 10th October 30th November For further details: https://t.co/aOgoLxBqZu"
@CornwallSCITT 25th April 2017 10:15 am -
"The primary trainees had a great day with @UKParlEducation a massive thank you to David Carr."
@CornwallSCITT 19th January 2017 1:40 pm