Primary School Centred Initial Teacher Training with QTS

Accredited by Teach First (from Sept ‘24)

Early Years (3 - 7 yrs) Specialist Route

Applications for September 2024 are closing on 1st July 2024

Why choose CREC SCITT?

  • Specialist early years route into teaching

    We are the only provider in the region solely offering training that’s preparing for teaching 3-7 year olds (EYFS and KS1). We combine Teach First training expertise with our early childhood specialism to deliver this high-quality research-informed programme.

  • Train in a school that’s local to you

    We work with a wide network of nursery and primary schools across Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire. Every effort is made to offer a placement in a school that is local to you. We consider trainees’ previous experience to try and provide a bespoke experience.

  • Small supportive cohorts

    By keeping our trainee cohort small we are able to provide a personal experience and find we are able to respond to individual students’ needs. Taught days at CREC offer our trainees an opportunity to be a part of a close learning community.

  • Gets you off to a good start

    Our aim is to help you become a confident, knowledgeable and highly employable teacher with a passion for working with young children so that you can give them the best starting point in life, whatever their circumstances.

  • Set in a real world of practice

    The setting of this course in the real world of practice provides the trainees with the opportunities to understand the context and experience working with children from a wide range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds.

  • Offers transferable skills

    The programme places emphasis on the ability to articulate a personal philosophy and professional values. It also provides an opportunity to develop key transferable skills such as teamwork, autonomy and problem-solving.

Ofsted Trainee Online Questionnaire 2022

100% of our trainees said they would recommend our SCITT to others

Applications for September 2024 are closing on 1st July 2024

The CREC Early Years Partnership (CEYP) School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme offers a one year full-time school-based route to becoming a primary teacher with an early years or early primary specialism and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Our core aim is to help you become a confident, knowledgeable and highly employable teacher with a passion for working with young children, to give them the best starting point in life, whatever their circumstances.

Our high-quality mentors and tutors have extensive practical experience and will help you succeed by offering consistent guidance and personalised support throughout the course.

Alongside the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), awarded by Teach First, this course also carries a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.

The course has been devised to develop high-quality teachers to work in the early years settings and primary schools and the course, in addition to covering all Teaching Standards includes an emphasis on multi-agency working, leadership in the EYFS, working with 2-year-olds, SEND, and practitioner research.

The SCITT programme is run by a team of highly experienced teacher educators, sector specialists and placement mentors.

Thinking about training to teach older children?

Birmingham based Titan Teacher Training have over 35 years experience training teachers and supporting them into primary (5-11 yrs) and secondary school employment. Attend their information event to find out more.

In collaboration with 40+ partner schools and Teach First, Futures Teaching Alliance offers primary and secondary school based training across Coventry and Leicestershire.

  • SCITT Expression of Interest

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  • Upcoming Information Events

    See the training venue, meet current students and tutors face-to-face, learn more about our SCITT and have all your questions answered.

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  • What Our Students Have Said

    Don’t just take our word for it. Our students and alumni share their experiences studying with us and explain what sets us apart.

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  • Programme Structure and Content

    The programme prepares trainees for teaching children aged 2 - 7, including EYFS (3 - 5) and KS1 (5 - 7).

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  • Programme Fees and Finance Options

    There are a few different types of funding. Depending on your circumstances, you could be eligible to apply for multiple funding options.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our SCITT. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch!

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Applications for September 2024 are closing on 1st July 2024

Department for Education, October 2020

‘The [SCITT] partnership is committed to inclusion and diversity (in its broadest sense) and the analysis and critique of theory, research and expert practice in early years. CREC itself is at the heart of local, national and international policy, practice and research in the early years.’

“My time at CREC has been nothing short of enriching. The course structure is designed to foster deep learning and growth, offering a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Both my academic tutors’ and placement mentors’ dedication is shown through their support. The collaborative environment among peers fuels stimulating discussions and encourages innovative thinking. I am grateful for all the valuable insights and skills I have gained.”

- Megan Bartlam, SCITT 2023 - present

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