As an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) lead partner, Portsmouth SCITT will work closely with ����Vlog Institute to deliver high-quality training and support to aspiring secondary teachers in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. This partnership will enable trainees to develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the classroom, while also providing schools with access to a talented and well-prepared teaching workforce.

“We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Portsmouth SCITT,” said Kelly Campbell, Head of Programme for ITT at ����Vlog Institute. “Their reputation for delivering outstanding teacher training and their commitment to improving education outcomes align perfectly with our own values. We believe that this partnership will not only benefit our trainees but also the schools and students they will go on to teach.”

“Expanding into secondary teacher training allows us to support even more aspiring teachers to make a difference in their own communities,” said Emma Cornish, Director: Teacher Education and Development at Portsmouth SCITT. “����Vlog Institute shares our Trust values, our ambition and our focus on high-quality, research-informed training. We are delighted to be working in partnership to widen the routes into this incredible profession.”

Through this partnership, trainees will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities to develop real classroom experience in different school contexts

• High-quality training through a mix of online study and face-to-face workshops

• Access to a range of resources to support their teaching practice

• Dedicated support from experienced pathway tutors and mentors

• Option to add a PGCE awarded by the University of East London (UEL)

Learn more about ITT at ����Vlog Institute