What Others Say

It was an absolute privilege and pleasure to work alongside the KNSTE and their students. I wish all concerned all the very best for the future.

"My Subject knowledge has also improved by the sessions I have attended at University. The SCITT has given me the knowledge and the academic background to be able to go into school with an awareness of why things are done the way that they are. It has given me the foundations to be able to make informed judgements about my own practice, by giving me the confidence to explain and rationalise my decisions. The SCITT sessions have given me the foundations upon which to lay the rest of my teaching career."

I just wanted to say how useful and enjoyable the letter writing, interview lesson and mock interview and feedback have been this week!! So many ATs have said the same so I feel you need to be complimented on how well everything has been organised for us!!(even though it has been daunting!)

Thank you again for bringing you wonderful and enthusiastic AT's to visit us on the farm.

The day gave a really good insight into how the course is actually broken down. There seemed to be lots of extra help, for example supported classes if you are struggling in certain areas, and continued support after graduation. The lecturers all seemed like they wanted you to succeed, and put in the extra to help you achieve. One of my main concerns about taking the leap into a career I'm actually excited about, is the fear of not being able to find a job following the course. The head teacher at the school we attended showed great pride in Keele's teaching methods. She had mentioned that student teachers from Keele seem to be a cut above other teaching students in the area.

I really enjoyed the back to school day and it was good to see both the academic and practical sides of the course.

I thoroughly enjoyed the back to school day and it cemented the fact that I want to be a teacher and that I wanted to do the course at Keele.

Today was brilliant thank you. It was a real insight in to how the SCITT lessons are taught and the experience of primary school teaching. After speaking to one of the current students today I heard this is a new idea. I would most definitely recommend this day to anybody considering the course."

Outcomes for trainees in the first two years of the KNSPS partnership have been outstanding

Strong collaboration between all members of the partnership produces highly employable, reflective teachers.

This broad, inspirational training enables the partnership to consistently produce well-rounded, highly employable teachers.

Training is high quality, research driven and underpinned by strong academic and pastoral support.

High-quality training and placements support trainees‟ progress effectively during an intense course.

Senior leaders and induction tutors in employing schools say that KNSPS's NQTs are exceptionally well prepared for their teaching posts.

Inspection evidence shows that NQTs are confident, skilled at creating high-quality learning environments and demonstrate a secure knowledge of how to adapt teaching to meet the varying needs of learners, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

"An amazing achievement - we're very proud to say that we are linked with the KNSPS."

"The partnership’s strapline is ‘rooted in evidence, reaching for excellence’. Leaders ensure that it does exactly that, by leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that trainees receive the high-quality training, support and challenge they require to be successful teachers."

"The pursuit of excellence is clear and supported effectively by all those who work closely with the partnership"

"The course programme is well designed, intellectually rigorous and readily adapted to meet trainees' needs. "

"Very high completion, employment and success rates are features of the outstanding outcomes achieved for trainees."

"It is our pleasure to be a part of the partnership!"

"I am truly loving every day of this experience! The challenge, the creativity, the reward. I am growing in confidence both professionally and personally; I swear I walk a foot higher these days! Thank you for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. The support and encouragement you and the team offer is invaluable, you're all amazing."

"I just thought you would like to know that …I was inspected (Ofsted)! I just had my feedback and it was so positive, She also said that she couldn’t believe I was still an AT 🙂 I am so thrilled!"

"It was a pleasure (to work with the KNSPS Associate Teachers). What a lovely group. The skills and dialogue they demonstrated indicated the quality of the programme put together to support them."

"Just to say …. what a fantastic group of students we have got in school …. so vibrant and enthusiastic."

"Another lovely enthusiastic group. ….teaching has a bright future…"