Case Studies
Schools have identified the following as key reasons for engaging in ITT:
- investing in trainees and ensuring a pipeline of high quality teachers;
- recruitment, retention and succession planning;
- enriched staff development for the trainee and experienced teachers who undertake mentoring.
Schools manage ITT placements and mentor training and provision in various ways. The following case studies provide examples of how schools in different contexts have undertaken these activities.
This case study shares how creating an ‘Expert Mentor’ across multiple schools to deliver the Core Content Framework and Early Career Framework to trainees and ECTs across the schools built capacity.
Challenge and Fragility in Leadership of ITT
This case study explores how frequent leadership changes in schools impact on the consistency of approach and engagement of schools in ITT.
Flexible Training Routes in Initial Teacher Training
Saffron Walden County High School has worked alongside CTSN SCITT over the last 5 years to respond to the need for a more flexible teacher training route for potential applicants.
How will we manage all the mentor training requirements for 2024
The challenges, benefits and suggested solutions in meeting the mentoring requirements for 2024.
Collaborative working within a group of local rural schools to provide high-quality Initial Teacher Training.
Schools' Engagement in Teacher Apprenticeships
TCP are working with schools across the eastern region offering various ITT routes, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship with QTS. The case study provides a guide to help you decide if you can support a member of your staff to gain their QTS via the Apprenticeship route.
Salaried Teacher Training - Apprenticeships Salaried Routes
This case study explores what the benefits that come with choosing salaried teacher training routes are.
How Schools can Engage with Multiple ITT Providers
This case study explores the challenges, solutions and benefits of working with multiple ITT providers as experienced by Biddenham International School and Sports College in Bedfordshire.