Kingsbridge EIP SCITT

Our Aims 

With over 20 successful years’ experience, Kingsbridge’s approach to teacher training is highly effective in equipping future teachers with the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours required to excel in the profession, having a lasting impact on future generations. Kingsbridge will: 

• Provide a high-quality professional development offer for trainees and mentors underpinned by robust research evidence 
• Ensure that the training year is personalised and bespoke to every trainee, valuing prior learning and experience 
• Support local capacity building in schools by recruiting to meet local need 
• Keep well-being at its core through strong pastoral support and relational practices 
• Actively promote the importance of safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people across its partnership  

Our Values 

Through our high-quality curriculum, inspirational mentoring and strong relationships with partnership schools, Kingsbridge prepare future teachers and leaders who share in our vision of ‘making a difference’ and are committed to upholding our core values: 

• Education Matters: We believe that every pupil, in every school is entitled to a high-quality educational experience. Our curriculum supports trainees to develop knowledge of child development and become exceptional teachers.  
• Making a Difference: We are passionate about transforming lives by making a real difference to children in our local communities. Trainees are supported to make a positive impact within their schools and in the wider community. 
• Safeguarding at our Core: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. We always prioritise the needs, safety, well-being and mental health of children.  
• Evidence Informed: We ensure our curriculum is underpinned by a robust evidence base and support trainees and mentors to be critical consumers of subject and phase-specific research. 
• Celebrating Diversity: We celebrate diversity in our communities through fostering true inclusion. Through our curriculum, recruitment and partnership work we ensure equity in opportunities for all. 
• Well-being Matters: We know that to give your best to pupils, you need to be your best self too. Our well-being package is designed to support the mental and physical health of our trainees and ensure that support is readily available. 

Start your journey to becoming an inspiring teacher with Kingsbridge SCITT.