Oct 11th 2021Applications for September 2022 entry have openedApplications for September 2022 entry are now open. All applications must be submitted using the DFE "Apply" system https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training Our programme of open mornings starts in early November and prior to that we shall be exhibiting at the Southampton Train to Teach event on 12th October, and at the local Poole "Train to Teach" event on 19th October https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events/211019-wstp-scitt-poole-teaching-open-evening
Oct 4th 2021Southampton Train To Teach EventWe shall be exhibiting at the first DFE "Train to Teach" event which is being held at the Novotel Southampton on Tuesday 12th October between 4.30 and 7.00pm. Applications for 2022 entry open the previous day (Monday 11th October)
Sep 7th 2021Welcome to class of 2021-2022We are delighted to welcome the class of 2021-2022 to our new training base on the Avon Campus at The Grange School. 39 trainees join us this year and will spend the first 2 weeks of term at the SCITT base for their central training before starting their first placement on 20th September. We wish them every success as they embark on their PGCE year.
Jul 27th 2021BPD SCITT is moving its training base and officesThe BPD SCITT is moving its training base and offices from its current address on the Twynham School site, to the Avon Campus on the Grange School site, Redvers Road, Christchurch, BN23 3AU. The move is taking place over the summer holidays in time for the start of the new academic year in September. The new premises will offer an additional training classroom and much larger office space, as well as a large training base and further access to a conference suite. During the summer break, the new rooms will be redecorated and prepared for the arrival of the 2021 cohort of trainees on 3rd September. For contact, our telephone number, email address and other details remain the same.
Feb 23rd 2021BPD still recruiting for September 2021We are still open for recruitment for September 2021 start in the following subjects: Maths, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics), MFL (French, Spanish or German), Design & Technology, Geography, History, R.E (Religious Education) and Business Studies. We continue to hold "online" open mornings according to the calendar which has already been published. The next events are on 2nd March and 25th March. We shall also be attending the virtual "Train to teach" events for Winchester and Southampton which are scheduled for 25th February and 24th March respectively. Details of these events may be found at https://beta-getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events
Nov 2nd 2020Open Mornings to move "online" from November 5thDue to the government's latest COVID restrictions, we will have to move our open mornings planned for 16th November and 2nd December "online". We shall be contacting those who have indicated an interest in attending, and will offer them the option of either delaying until after Christmas when we hope that we shall be able to resume face-to-face events, or joining an "online" open morning which will be held using a video conferencing platform. These "online" open mornings will also be open to any other interested candidates who are invited to contact us through this website or using this link to book a place at one of the online events
Oct 27th 2020Application cycle 2020-2021 now underwayThe application cycle for September 2021 start has now started. Applications may be made via the UCAS system, or by following the link from the DFE Apply page. In addition to our normal suite of subjects offered, we are pleased to announce that we have added two new subject lines for 2021; Business Studies and Drama. Potential candidates who wish to find out more information are invited to follow this link to the DFE Find Postgraduate Teacher Training page, where there are more details about each of our subject programmes along with details of course codes. We are holding some recruitment open mornings during the Autumn and Winter months, which will include a presentation about our teacher training programmes, and the opportunity to ask questions and to receive support in preparing an application. Regrettably due to the current COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to include a tour of the school as part of the open morning, and meetings will be strictly limited to comply with current requirements. You can book a place at one of the mornings by following the booking form link.
