Programme Structure and Content
Our SCITT prepares trainees for teaching children aged 2 - 7, including Foundation Stage (3 - 5) and KS1 (5 - 7).
Programme Aims
We aim to provide our trainees with the abilities to:
Become committed, confident, autonomous, creative and reflective early years and primary teachers
Develop a deep understanding of the role of a professional teacher, in particular, preparing Trainees for a career in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 (2/3-7 years)
Value and understand the needs of every child and how to personalise learning for individuals, with a clear capacity to support children with SEN/D; identify and respond appropriately and early to issues of child safety and protection
Teach in culturally diverse and varied environments
Respond flexibly to changing circumstances and develop knowledge, understanding and skills throughout their professional lives
Work with originality and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in education
Lead and support colleagues in Early Years Foundation Stage Education and across a multi-professional partnership of child and family support services
Understand the protocols, policy, and practice to support children and families living in challenging circumstances
