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Phonics training for our Primary trainees! Our Primary trainees have been getting to grips with phonics this week, developing their understanding of how children learn to read and exploring ways to support early reading in the classroom. A great week of learning as they begin to build their knowledge and confidence as trainee teachers! Thinking about becoming a Primary teacher? Applications for teacher training courses open at 9am on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Visit www.cornwallscitt.org to find out more about training with Cornwall SCITT and start your journey towards becoming a Primary teacher! #CornwallSCITT #PrimaryTeacherTraining #Phonics #TeacherTraining #FutureTeachers
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ITaP Deliberate Practice in Action! This week, our Secondary trainees have been putting their learning into practice during their ITaP on Modelling, and we have been incredibly impressed with the commitment, reflection and professionalism they have shown. From carefully rehearsing explanations and worked examples to refining their use of live modelling and questioning, trainees have embraced deliberate practice with enthusiasm and purpose. By breaking teaching down into small, manageable steps and practising them repeatedly with feedback, they are developing the habits and techniques that make a real difference in the classroom. A huge well done to all our trainees for their hard work, and thank you to our mentors and partnership schools for supporting this vital part of teacher development. Learning. Practising. Refining. Improving. #CornwallSCITT #TeacherTraining #DeliberatePractice #ITaP #Modelling #FutureTeachers #TeacherDevelopment #initialteachertraining www.cornwallscitt.org scitt@truro-penwith.ac.uk
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Thinking about becoming a Primary teacher? Join our Online Primary Information Session and discover how you can train to teach locally and make a real difference. Wednesday 30th September 4.00pm–4.30pm Online via Microsoft Teams Come along, ask questions and find out more about your teacher training options. We'd love to see you there! To sign up, email: scitt@truro-penwith.ac.uk
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Thinking about becoming a teacher? Join our Train to Teach Information Session and discover how you can train to teach locally and make a real difference. Tuesday 13th October 2026 6.30pm-7pm Online via Microsoft Teams Meet the team, ask your questions, and explore your teacher training options. To sign up, email: scitt@truro-penwith.ac.uk We look forward to seeing you there!
What makes someone want to become a teacher? 
For one of our aspiring teachers, the answer was simple:
“To inspire young people.”
That was just one of the powerful conversations during a session with James Davidson, Headteacher at Penair School and Chair of Cornwall SCITT, who took time out to share his valuable experience with our teacher training cohort.
From the challenges of the classroom to the rewards of making a difference, James gave our future teachers a valuable insight into life in the profession and what it really means to inspire the next generation.
We can’t wait to see the difference they make!
🎉 Cornwall SCITT does it again: 25 years training Teachers of the Future!
This year marks a significant milestone for Cornwall SCITT, as it celebrates its 25th cohort of trainee teachers achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
As part of the University Centre's teacher education pathway, we're proud to celebrate the success of the latest cohort of Primary and Secondary trainees, who marked the culmination of a year defined by resilience, professionalism, reflection, and growth. Supported every step of the way by mentors, trainers, partner schools and our incredible team, they are now ready to begin the next chapter of their teaching careers.
👏 Congratulations to every trainee. Your journey as a teacher is only just beginning!
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