Testimonials
Hayley, 2023/2024 trainee
“I have really enjoyed my year of training with Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT. I have felt that I have been given a solid foundation in which to begin my first year of teaching. I can honestly say that I have been greatly supported throughout my year and this has been greatly appreciated, especially as there is so much to learn and do throughout the academic year. I would love to come back and support Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT in the not too distant future.
My highlight has been the experiences we have been given, but also the diversity of teachers that have delivered our lessons. It has been really great to be exposed to such a range of schools; [the special schools visits] were extremely beneficial and enabled me to build on my SEND knowledge.”
Steve, 2022/2023 trainee
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time in every school I worked at, and am currently employed by one of the schools I spent a very short time in as part of the SEND section of the training. More than this, I have been able to build relationships with other trainees, (now qualified teachers), as well as the mentors, lecturers and trainers I met during the course, all of which are willing to share their time and expertise to help an aspiring or early career teacher. Teaching is not easy, so the stronger the support network you build, the better you will find those early stages of your new career.”
Suzanne, 2022/2023 trainee
“I chose to train with Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT due to their outstanding record and that they are partnered with so many schools in the local area. I enjoyed meeting different trainers and teachers every week. The training days were invaluable. They had a passion for what they taught, and it really came across. I learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.”
Sophie, 2023/2024 trainee
“I chose to train with Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT because I wanted to learn on the go in the classroom. I didn't feel I could go back to the university lifestyle; I needed something different.”
Aimee, 2023/2024 trainee
“[Training with Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT] has allowed me to reach my full potential. Without their support and guidance, I may have never made my dream of teaching a reality”
Bekah, 2023/2024 trainee
“[Training with Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT] has allowed me to experience a range of ages. I also experienced special schools which was a very valuable experience.
The training year is a very demanding year but it has been worth every second. I have learnt so much and feel ready to have my own class”
Stacie, 2024/2025 trainee
“Fareham and Gosport Primary SCITT have a passion for teaching which rubs off on trainees. The team were caring, invested and supportive throughout my training”
2024/2025 trainee
“Anyone considering a PGCE should really consider the SCITT route. Immersion in teaching with detailed supervision and targeted support is the very best grounding for a career in teaching”
Luke, 2019/2020 trainee
“I enjoyed the balance between teaching and training as it gave me a great opportunity to put the variety of training I was given into my own practice. It's great to meet up with the other trainees during training sessions and share different strategies and techniques that have worked well or perhaps not so well for them. The level of support that SCITT gave me throughout the training is phenomenal. More importantly, this support has been offered to me since I left the programme and I've always felt that there has been great care in my well-being as well as helping me grow and become a confident practitioner”
