In 2025–2026, Cornwall SCITT proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter of a century of supporting, inspiring, and developing outstanding teachers across Cornwall and beyond. 

Over the past 25 years, Cornwall School-Centred Initial Teacher Training has helped hundreds of trainees begin successful and rewarding careers in education. As we reflected on this important milestone, we celebrated the people, partnerships, achievements, and experiences that have shaped our journey. 

Our legacy can be seen every day in schools across Cornwall and further afield. Many Cornwall SCITT-trained teachers continue to inspire pupils in classrooms today, while others have progressed into middle leadership, senior leadership, and Headship roles. We are particularly proud that many former trainees have returned to Cornwall SCITT as mentors, sharing their expertise, supporting new trainees, and helping to shape the next generation of teachers. 

This page showcases our story through photographs, testimonials, and memories shared by former trainees, staff, mentors, and partners who have been part of the Cornwall SCITT community. 

While we are proud of our history, we are equally excited about the future. As we move beyond our first 25 years and into the next chapter of Cornwall SCITT's journey, we remain committed to developing exceptional teachers who will make a lasting difference to children, young people, schools, and communities. 

Would you like to become part of the Cornwall SCITT legacy? 

Join a programme with a proven track record of developing successful teachers and educational leaders. Whether you're taking your first step into teaching or looking for a rewarding new career, now is the perfect time to start your journey. 

Don't delay – the next generation of Cornwall SCITT success stories starts here. 

We'd love to hear from you! 

If you have stories, photographs, or reflections you'd like to share, please send them to: 

scitt@truro-penwith.ac.uk 

From NHS worker to English teacher.

Teaching isn’t just a job, it’s about opening doors and transforming lives. Cornwall SCITT gave me more than a PGCE; it gave me a community, confidence, and a future.

Since entering the world of teaching in 2022, I’ve loved building strong connections, leading creative writing clubs, and even collaborating with the Royal Shakespeare Company!

One of our first lessons was that ‘no teacher is an island.’ The relationships I built during the course are still strong, I even met my now husband there (he’s a Maths teacher!), and we’ve just welcomed our new daughter into the world.

Top tip for trainees & ECTs: Be unapologetically ambitious and resilient. Always put your name in the hat for any opportunity at your school!

Proud to be part of Cornwall SCITT’s 25-year legacy and excited for what’s next!

We were delighted to hear from one of our recent trainees, Lauren Greenslade (2023–2024 cohort), who shared her reflections on her time with Cornwall SCITT.

Lauren writes:

“During my time at SCITT, Tracey and Tamsin were such amazing teachers and mentors. They guided us through both tricky and challenging situations, and were there with us to celebrate the milestones and successes. I am still thankful to be so close to some of my fellow and former classmates. We owe our success to SCITT, as without them, we wouldn’t have met so many incredible people or been placed in such amazing schools with wonderful mentors.”*

Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your journey with us. Stories like yours are what make 25 years of Cornwall SCITT so special!