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Programme features
Run in partnership with Winchester University, our School Direct programme offers the very best in teacher training to a select cohort.
Run in partnership with Winchester University, our School Direct programme offers the very best in teacher training to a select cohort.
The number of students on our programme has been carefully selected to benefit you as a student. You will be known and recognised within the Alliance, receiving personal attention and opportunities. It also includes:
- 12 core training days at the University
- full-time learning alongside our expert teachers who have a wealth of knowledge, experience and strategies to pass on
- specialist focus training days within the Alliance
- a minimum of 2 placements in two different phases and schools
- opportunities for specialist placements - Early Years Foundation Stage, SEND, English as an Additional Language, Maths, secondary experience days or behaviour for learning
- 3 assessed assignments
- on-going assessment of the quality of teaching and learning
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Our entry requirements
- c grade (or above) at GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science. Specific equivalency tests may be accepted in lieu of these
- Pass in Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tests
- A 2:2, or above, honours degree in any subject. The degree will be assessed for suitability in conjunction with experience and skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be undertaken
UCAS
code: 2BY
code: 2BY
What do our students say about us?
What are we looking for in our trainees?
We are looking for professionals who have a passion for making a difference for children and who are excited to be working with them and their families. We would like to see applicants who have a deepening understanding of child development and of what inspires and motivates children as learners. In addition we are looking for candidates who have these attributes:
We are looking for professionals who have a passion for making a difference for children and who are excited to be working with them and their families. We would like to see applicants who have a deepening understanding of child development and of what inspires and motivates children as learners. In addition we are looking for candidates who have these attributes:
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100% employment as NQTs
We are delighted to announce that ALL of our 2017/18 cohort of ITT students have secured employment as NQTs within our cluster of schools starting in September 2018. With our support and guidance, they have become creative, confident, engaging teachers and we have enjoyed training each and every one. Our pupils are very lucky to have them.
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Train to teach with us
Join us at one of our School Experience Programme days:
- visit our schools and gain first-hand experience of a working day in a school
- meet our Headteachers
- ask about our School Direct PGCE course
- talk to class teachers about day-to-day school life
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