What our graduates say
"This was a career change for me, as I am a qualified accountant, and the course was my first choice as it is so highly regarded. The lecturers are all dedicated professionals, with many still working in schools practising themselves. I found them inspiring."
Paul Carruthers, aged 40, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2012
"The tutors were fantastic, taking the time to get to know us and providing high quality, informative lectures. The support staff were also invaluable and when the going got tough, their words of wisdom and encouragement really helped me."
Colleen Cummings, aged 37, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2012
"I left behind a 12-year career as a business manager for an international telecommunications company, to train to be a teacher, and I now teach Year One at Star of the Sea Primary School in Whitley Bay. I chose the North Tyneside SCITT because of its reputation and 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. The best thing about my training was the tutors and strong school network; there were just so many opportunities to observe and be part of lessons hosted by outstanding teachers, as well as work on placement at outstanding schools. I'm so glad I decided to teach. I can see the difference I make, every day, and it's truly rewarding."
Steve Weddle, aged 35, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2011
"The course, the tutors and lecturers are all fantastic and the high level of support given throughout the year has made it one of the best (and most challenging) years of my life!"
Laura Bell, aged 23, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2014
"Fantastic course, brilliant leadership and support!!"
Sarah Moore, aged 24, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2014
"The programme is extremely well designed and delivered in order to provide trainee teachers with everything needed to be outstanding teachers; it is simply brilliant."
Chloe Webley, aged 25, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 2013
"I've had a wonderful time on the SCITT course and would recommend it to anyone."
Amelia Devereux, aged 22, North Tyneside SCITT graduate 20133
What Ofsted say
"High quality, personalised training that inspires trainees to do their best."
Ofsted
"Trainees are inspired by passionate practitioners."
Ofsted
"The outstanding quality of the input ensures trainees have up-to-date knowledge of local and national initiatives."
Ofsted
"The SCITT ensures that trainees develop into reflective practitioners with a clear philosophy of early years education."
Ofsted
"The centre offers spacious accommodation and the advantage of access for trainees to the local authority's team of early years specialists, the resources they use in schools and the courses they run."
Ofsted
What Headteachers say
"I never fail to be impressed by the quality of the course, the expertise of the staff and the dedication and determination shown by the trainees. This is a very special PGCE that produces high quality graduates expertly prepared for their NQT year."
Tony Rigg, headteacher, Amberley Primary School, Killingworth
"We have always been impressed by the high calibre of students we receive from the North Tyneside SCITT. The course prepares the students well to cope with the demands and challenges of being a teacher. We have been fortunate to employ SCITT graduates and have been delighted with the impact they have made in our school."
James Hannah, headteacher, Star of the Sea RC Primary School, Whitley Bay