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13 February 2025

Navigating growth: Primary Trainee Teachers' experiences at their second placements

Our 5-week second school placements are a key part of Teach West London's Initial Teacher (ITT) Programme and offer our trainees a wealth of learning experiences, challenges and successes in a new school environment at the start of Spring Term. 

One of the most significant areas of growth among…

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10 January 2025

Building confidence in the classroom: Teach West London’s first term in review

The first term of Teach West London's Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme marked an exciting beginning for its inaugural cohort of trainees, as well as for our staff team, who have enjoyed supporting aspiring primary and secondary educators as they embark on their teaching careers.  

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10 December 2024

ITaP Week: bridging theory and practice for our teacher trainees

The recent Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) week for our secondary teacher trainees was a pivotal point in their training. It brought together opportunities to explore the theories underpinning specific strategies for effective teaching, observe and analyse best practice in, then implement…

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29 November 2024

Initial Teacher Training - How to make a successful application

Ready to write a stand-out application for teacher training?

Embarking on a teacher training journey is exciting, and a strong application will give you the best chance of being shortlisted. If you’re looking to create a compelling application that highlights your strengths and dedication to…

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18 November 2024

ITaP Week: a transformative experience in teacher training

As part of our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) weeks are designed to equip trainee teachers with the skills they need to succeed in the classroom. These immersive, focused weeks bring together evidence-based theory, expert observations, and hands-on…

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