1. Collaborating for Success
Liz George
Programme Director
Teaching London: LDBS SCITT

2. Teaching London: addressing staffing shortages in London
110 Graduate Teachers by September 2018
66% trainees completed as outstanding
74% Primary trainees completed as outstanding
100% Employment
Smooth transition from Trainee to NQT
Support available throughout NQT year

3. Programmes available Cost to School
School Direct Salaried
Inner London: £23,109
Outer London: £22,398
London Fringe: £21,161
School Direct Unsalaried £0
Some schools pay the £9,000 tuition fee, and/or make financial contributions to their trainee
Assessment Only Route
Some schools pay the cost of the route, £2,000
Preparation for Teaching
Some schools pay the cost of the programme, £1095
Teaching Assistant Courses

4. What we do: Work in collaboration with schools from the outset
Build partnerships
Advertising and Recruitment campaigns
Rigorous selection process: schools decide who they select and train
Mentor training
Link Tutors
Quality Assurance
Tracking trainee progress
Centre-based training

5. Ofsted Inspection, November 2017 Outstanding in all areas
“Trainees are valued highly by their placement schools and NQTS are very well prepared to take on their roles. A large proportion of trainees are employed by their host school. Employment rates are extremely high..”
“Trainees and NQTS have high expectations of themselves and their pupils.”
“Trainees rapidly become reflective practitioners and carry these skills through to their NQT year.
“Headteachers, mentors and trainees rate the leadership of the SCITT highly. Many commented on the excellent communication and the ‘beyond the call of duty’ ethos within the leadership structure of the SCITT. This is exemplified by their continued support for NQTs.”
“School leaders are positive about their link with the SCITT and their involvement in training. They appreciate that the SCITT leadership is highly responsive to feedback.
“Trainees and NQTS are hardworking, committed and determined to success in their new career.”

6. DfE Assessment Only compliance visit, February 2018
“The Route is being offered in response to school needs.”
“It has been taken forward and strengthened by the current coordinator in collaboration with the Programme Director. The provision benefits from a well-informed and meticulous administrator.”
“Expectations are logged and checked very concisely, yet with exceptional precision, to secure consistency of practice and quality.”
“The Assessment Only Route is embedded in the overall management structure.