INSPIRING TOMORROW’STEACHERS

TWO MILE ASH INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

Where we came from

GTP

2002

MKTSA

2012

SCITT

2013

Vision

INSPIRE ACHIEVE EVOLVE

Outcomes for pupils

at the core

Comprehensive, inspirational, motivating

Exciting complement

of rich environments

Confident,committedpractitioners

Secure subject knowledge to deliver stimulating learning

Seamlessly blend academic study with

practical, school-based experience

Engage in research and development

opportunities

High expectations of

professionalism

Our partnership offer

Varied & innovative

training

Commitment to partnership

workingExcellent teaching

Variety of

experiences

Dynamic and diverse

opportunities

Responsive to new initiatives

Based on current evidence based

practice

Supportive, nurturing

environment

Safe and supportive

professional community

Highly experienced teachers and

trainers

Committed to learning for life

Routes into teachingPost Graduate

Gen Pri / EY / SEND

With PGCE (60 masters

level credits) and QTS

Hons Degree

GCSE (or equiv standard) English,

Maths, Science

Post Graduate

Gen Pri / EY / SEND

QTS only

Hons Degree

GCSE (or equiv standard) English,

Maths, Science

Post Graduate Assessment Only

Hons Degree

GCSE (or equiv standard) English,

Maths, Science

2 years teaching

experience in 2 settings across age and ability range

Undergraduate

112 UCAS Points (less accepted in

clearing)

5 GCSEs

From a minimum of

2 A Levels

or equivalents

GCSE (or equiv standard) English,

Maths, Science

Money….

Student loan for fees (only for

tuition fee routes)

Limited salaried options for PG

For salaried, a HT must also choose to employ you as

UQ teacher

Means tested maintenance loan

(only for tuition fee routes)

Travel to placements

UG only – about 6days travel to BCU(car share or train)

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Key information about TMA ITTP

100s of trainees 100% employment

High levels of retention after 5

years

Primary / EYFS / Special School /

AO

Trail blazing Undergraduate,

School based route

Modern, new facilities to

support YOUR learning

OFSTED

Outstanding

Alumni are in senior education

roles

Over 40 partnership

schools – huge range of schools

NCTL high compliance for

Assessment Only

Accredited for Apprenticeships

What is special about us?

Enhancement opportunities –Special Schools

Teacher and Trainee wellbeing

at the core

Varied partnership of 40 schools

SEND

Early Years and Special School

routes

Expertise from schools

in Core Training

Bespoke routes tomeet local,

regional andnational need

Training Programme for

School Based

What is special about us?

SEND

Bespoke route to

What trainees say about usTwo Mile Ash ITT made

sure that I felt supported

every step of the way

and my SBT was

wonderful,

Through the School Direct programme,

I was placed within a Year 2 class and

gradually, throughout the year, took on

the role of a teacher, which prepared

me well for my NQT year and my

further career. The reputation of the

Two Mile Ash ITTP is very well

deserved.

The staff are very

understanding and

supportive and will back

students through thick

and thin.

I feel so well prepared for

my NQT year and cannot

wait to get to know my

new class!

We want you to become…..

Committed, creative

and confident teachers

Knowledgeable with skills to meet diverse

learning needs of children

Understanding of the importance of family

context

Reflective and able to critically evaluate

research, policy and practice

Professional, reflective, accountable teachers

Highly employableConfident to meet

challenges of inspiring children to achieve

goals

Confident to meet challenges of inspiring children to overcome

disadvantage and barriers to learning

Creative and resilient

Committed to creating vibrant and caring

learning environments

What people say about us

High quality training,

robust moderation

activities, and realistic

expectations.

Excellent training is

provided for the students

which benefits our

school and our children.

We have received

outstanding practitioners

(NQTs) who in turn

provide an outstanding

education for our pupils.

High expectations of the

programme ensure that

trainees are supported

appropriately and prepared

well for their NQT year

Our partnership

Shared vision foreducational excellence

for all

enriching

collaborative

aspirational

varied

Our School Based team

SBTs plan and monitor relevant, bespoke in-

school training for trainees

We are licenced to deliverNASBTT accredited Level 1 and 2 Mentoring and

CPD training to our School based colleagues

Bespoke mentoring of SBTs in school through

Quality Assurance

Adds value back in ‘home school’ through increased

analytical skills and raising effectiveness of

feedback.

Guidance and a listeningear available on the endof email or phone fromthe central training team

2 years successful experience and core

Trainers must be experts in field

Flexible, developmental approach with honest,

constructive and regular feedback

Resources

Dedicated Teaching

rooms

Common Room

Study areas

Library Free wi-fi

Small‘conversation’

areas

Teaching and Learning strategy

Interactive, engaging and challenging

Promotes independence

Engages in deep learning

Fosters autonomous

learning

Builds capacity as lifelong

learner

Models good practice

Teaching and Learning approaches

School based tasks

Workshops and tutorials

Conferences and guest speakers

Lectures and seminars

Visits to schools and

settings

Practical teaching

experience

Five strands of learning

Interlinked InterdependentRepeated every year to promote

progression

Research ledResponsive to

change

Coaching and mentoring

Email, telephone and face to face support

Collaboration over isolation

Individual plans include academic

targets and self-care

Previous trainees in schools

Balance of judgement and recognition of

achievement

Pastoral care

Mapped assignments to manage workload

and respond to feedback

Walking meetings

Training SBTs in coaching and

mentoring

How to apply

Post Graduate

UCAS Teacher Training

September 2020 start, applications open Oct 2019

Under Graduate

UCAS

Admissions and selection

Interviews take place in partnership schools

HT or DHT present at interviews

We check compliance against national criteria –

including skills tests

Safer Recruitment

DBS enhanced disclosure,

full employment history

(including gaps)

Interview and teaching activity

Time to discuss the course and take what we learn about you to help

you start the course if you are successful

Finding out and the journey forwards….

We won’t always tell you the school straight away –we want to think and place

you in the best place for you

You can go to other

interviews if you want to

No one should pressurise you into acceptance – you

have until 10 days after your final offer to decide

If you accept our offer, we will look for the right

school for you and arrange for you to visit and meet

the staff and children.

If you accept our offer, we will invite you to events in

the partnership and keep in touch with you so that you feel fully prepared for your

training yearDecision usually made

within 24hours

Offers conditional on Skills

Tests, DBS, Health and

fitness to teach

INSPIRE

ACHIEVE

EVOLVE