What is School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)?

SCITT is a school based full-time post-graduate teacher training programme.   The Titan SCITT is based in Birmingham.  A group of schools take the lead in designing the training programme, and can choose to work closely with a range of partners.

The Titan Primary SCITT offers training across Key Stages 1 and 2 (5-11 year olds). Successful applicants to our programme will work in at least two of the participating schools gaining experience both in the classroom and in the general day-today life of a school. The Primary teacher training offers both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).  The PGCE qualification is validated by Birmingham City University.

Schools currently taking part are:

• Cromwell J&I School
• Deykin Avenue J&I School
• Chilwell Croft School
• Prince Albert J&I School
• Yew Tree Primary School
• Aston Tower Primary School
• St Mary’s C of E Primary School
• Greenholm Primary School
• Heathfield Primary School
• Warren Farm Primary School
• St James C of E Primary School
• Adderley Primary School
• Dorrington Primary School
• Lozells Primary School
• Marsh Hill Primary School
• Mayfield Special School
• Brookvale Primary School

The course elements are assessed through four different forms of assessment:

• Structured mentoring – Profiling of trainee’s performance in relation to the QTS Standards (2007)
• Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy – Twilight sessions take place on Thursdays. Trainees will be assessed through two written assignments.
• Broader Educational Issues (BEI) – sessions take place on a Friday morning (in the Autumn and Spring Term). Trainees will be assessed through two written assignments.
• Reflective Evaluative Evidence Portfolio – The REEP provides an opportunity for the trainees to submit evidence that demonstrates their competence in the TDA’s QTS Standards (2007).