Welcome to the Cornwall School-Centred Initial Teacher Training course. We are a trusted and transformative provider of initial teacher training for Primary (5- 11) and Secondary (11-16) teaching routes.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality training for the next generation of teachers and leaders who will transform the life chances of young people in Cornwall and beyond.

Our core values of Integrity, Positivity and Equality are at the heart of all we do and are fully endorsed by the diverse range of partner organisations who work with us.

We are committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for our student teachers and for the young people of Cornwall. Our training programmes reflect the unique needs of young people at all stages of their educational development, and value the importance of bespoke training to ensure that our graduates possess the knowledge and skills to successfully embark on a career in education.

Embedded in our approach is a strong relationship with local schools; as the longest-established teacher training provider in Cornwall, our reputation for providing enriching and rewarding training endorses our graduates to local employers.

We are supported by specialists working within our partnership schools to ensure that our training reflects current best practice and continues to be innovative.

We hope that you will choose to work with Cornwall SCITT as you consider a career in education; for more information on our individual programmes please browse the primary or secondary pages, or contact us for advice on your next steps towards a rewarding and exciting career.

Dr Paul Taylor-McCartney

Course Director