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At the ºÚÁÏÉç, we know that great teachers are shaped through meaningful, well-supported school experiences. That’s why strong partnerships sit at the heart of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision.

About our ITE Partnerships and Placements

We work with over 100 schools, colleges and sixth forms, alongside established School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) partners including ºÚÁÏÉç Horizon SCITT and Teamworks SCITT. Together, we create high-quality placement experiences that support trainee development and reflect the realities of today’s classrooms.

Our dedicated Placements Team works closely with partners to build sustainable relationships, supporting trainees, developing mentors, and delivering real value to education settings.

Sarah Ahmed

Sarah Ahmed

Director of Partnerships

“Partnership is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with schools, colleges and SCITT providers to deliver high-quality teacher education that benefits trainees, mentors and pupils alike. Whether you are a school interested in offering placements or a SCITT provider looking for PGCE collaboration, we look forward to working with you to create excellent training experiences and positive outcomes for trainees, mentors and pupils.”

Getting involved with our University

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Why partner with us

Learn how your school can partner with the ºÚÁÏÉç to provide placements and support future teaching professionals.

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Become a mentor

Find out how you can support the next generation of teachers through mentoring and partnership with ºÚÁÏÉç.

Register your interest in hosting a trainee teacher

We’re always looking to work with schools, colleges and training providers who share our commitment to excellent teacher education.

Whether you’re new to hosting trainees or an experienced partner, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Other useful links

Discover teacher training at ºÚÁÏÉç

Explore our teacher training courses, whether you want to teach Primary Education (ages 3-11), Secondary Education (ages 11-16) or in the Lifelong Learning sector (16+ and adult learners).

Meet the School of Education

Our award-winning School consists of enthusiastic, highly experienced professionals committed to increasing understanding of education, learning and youth work through high quality research.