Connect Teaching School Alliance

Initial Teacher Training
ITT
Connect TSA has an excellent record of
providing first class training and preparing
teachers for their NQT year and beyond.
The Alliance has worked with local
training providers at the forefront of Initial
Teacher Training for many years leading
to many of our trainees already being in
leadership posts.
We are proud to work with our associate partners to provide a
high quality teacher training experience for our student teachers.
Lincolnshire Teaching School Alliance accredits Qualified Teacher
Status, whilst the University of Lincoln accredit the PGCE element
of the programme.
Our SCITT (School Centered Initial Teacher Training) programme
is tailored to the individual trainee’s needs and aspirations, whilst
at the same time ensuring our children have the best classroom
support possible.
Whether you are a new graduate, about to graduate or are
considering a change of career, our School Direct ITT will give
you the foundation for a successful career in the classroom.
We offer excellent bespoke and hands-on initial teacher training
opportunities for primary teachers and leaders of the future.
As a school-based teacher training programme, School Direct
immerses trainees in the classroom from the very first day of
training. Working collaboratively with primary schools and our
provider partners, we provide high-quality, diverse school-based
teacher training in over 50 schools within Lincolnshire.
Our course offers a PGCE qualification with QTS. Training
programmes are school based, with a one day training session
per week at either Lincoln University, LTSA or within one of our
local partner Primary schools.
For more information visit our website www.connect-tsa.net
or to organise an informal chat about your options email:
enquiries@connect-tsa.net or telephone: 01205 312153.
Our trainees said...
“I cannot express enough just how thankful
I am that my path led me to Connect.
Your commitment to get to know each
and every one of your trainees, ensuring
that we feel safe, secure and empowered
is overwhelming.”
Boston trainee, EYFS/KS1
“I would also like to use this reflection
to pass on my thanks to Connect, my
Programme Tutor and to my School Based
Mentor for their support both professionally
and personally throughout my training year.
I honestly do not believe I would have
found the experience as rewarding if I had
chosen to train with another provider.”
Boston trainee, KS1
“Being immersed in a school has made
me fully aware of expectations and what
my job role really entails. I have been
able to trial routines, systems and lessons
before going into my own classroom.”
Boston trainee, EYFS/KSF
“School Direct gave me the opportunity
to work alongside experienced teachers
and fully immerse myself in school life.
Weekly training allowed a fantastic
window into a wide range of school along
with having leading practitioners deliver
training. The creation of a network of
trainees helped with both our learning
and support for those moments when
things became difficult.”
Boston trainee, KS2
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