We are the lead partner for our accredited provider, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) who offer SCITT (School Centred Initial Training). RBWM are a local authority SCITT and work in close partnership with over 40 schools across the borough. This gives trainees the opportunity to train in a wide variety of settings including nursery, infant, junior, primary and secondary schools, as well as first, middle and upper schools.

The nature of RBWM being a small local authority enables strong networking across schools, clear understanding of local needs and access to a wide range of high-quality trainers. In addition, RBWM SCITT works in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University and offer all trainees the opportunity to gain QTS and a PGCE worth 60 masters credits.

What is SCITT (School Centred Initial Training)?

This is an employment-based route available to high quality graduates with at least three years’ work experience who will earn a salary whilst they train.

To find out more about SCITT click here.

How does the Primary Training Programme work?

The Training Programme consists of two modules: Teachers as Researchers and Reflective Practitioners. Trainees divide their time between school placements and central training.

Trainees are based in a lead school for four days a week for five terms. There is also an eight week second school placement in a contrasting environment. Trainees can teach up to 80% of a timetable. However, schools will ensure support and mentorship is clearly in place to help build up to this.

Central training takes place once a week in school training rooms throughout the Alliance. This training is carried out by local authority and SCITT advisers, headteachers, leading practitioners and Bucks New University lecturers. Training covers subject knowledge and generic elements of teaching such as behaviour management, inclusion and assessments.

What subjects are offered for the Secondary phase?

There are a number of subject areas that are offered through SCITT, click here to find out more.

How do I apply?

Applications can be made on the DfE Apply website.

To find our course, you will need to select either:

• Windsor Teaching Alliance (23R), or
• Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Consortium (1AZ)

Once you have completed your application, and your referees have added your references, the application will be forwarded by the DfE to the providers you have selected.

What are the entry requirements for the RBWM SCITT?

You can find out more about eligibility here.

Contact Information and Useful links

If you are interested in the RBWM SCITT contact our Lead partner directly here. You will also find useful links here.

FAQs

To access frequently asked questions click here.

Click here for further detailed information.