SSF SCITT

🎉 We're delighted to share that South Farnham SCITT has been awarded a Strong Standard across both our Primary and Secondary teacher training programmes in our recent Ofsted report.

The report highlights the quality of our training, mentoring and support, recognising how well we prepare trainees for successful careers in teaching.

"We are reflective, resilient and very well prepared for teaching."

A huge thank you to our trainees, mentors, schools and staff who make this possible every day.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/41/70241

Meet Elliot, a former Surrey South Farnham SCITT trainee whose journey demonstrates how high-quality teacher training can open doors to both leadership and international opportunities.

My training journey with Surrey South Farnham SCITT and later through the Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme was pivotal in shaping my teaching practice and professional growth.

The SCITT provided me with a strong foundation of evidence-informed pedagogy, classroom management, and subject knowledge, while the ECT years gave me the mentoring and structured development needed to refine and embed those skills in practice.

What stood out was the focus on reflective practice and professional dialogue, which gave me the confidence to take on responsibility early in my career. This support and high-quality training prepared me not only to lead science across the school but also to step into my current role as Head of Primary Teaching and Learning, where I am now in my fifth year of teaching (my third in Dubai).

The pathway built by South Farnham has been instrumental in equipping me with the skills, mindset, and resilience to embrace leadership opportunities and to continue developing others.

Would you like to train in a school in your local community?

Come and chat with a member of our friendly South Farnham SCITT team and find out if teacher training is the career for you.

Where: Marnell Junior School, Basingstoke, RG24 9PT
When: Thursday 11th June 2026
What: No need to book! Drop in anytime between 12.00 and 4.00pm

AND

Where: Priory Primary School, Pamber Road, Tadley RG26 5QD
When: Monday 15th June 2026
What: No need to book! Drop in anytime between 12.00 and 4.00pm

Find out about:
👉Do I need experience?
👉Which programme is right for me?
👉What finance options are available?
👉 And much more!

As we head into the final few weeks of the training year, our trainees are now in school full-time and preparing for their final Teachers’ Standards reviews.

We wanted to take a moment to celebrate our fantastic Guildford County cohort, pictured here enjoying their final Professional Studies training day together. ✨

It has been a pleasure to watch the trainees grow in confidence, develop their teaching expertise and embrace every challenge along the way. You're nearly there! We can't wait to see the impact you will make in your future classrooms.

Many thanks to James Prickett Photography for the images.

Teaching and Parenting

For those starting a SCITT teacher training programme this September whilst also caring for children at home, it can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

We wanted to share two online workshops from The MTPT Project this July that may be helpful for anyone preparing to balance teacher training alongside parenting responsibilities:

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/trainees-and-mentors-4304693

• Realistic Expectations
• Managing Change

The sessions are designed for parents beginning their ITT journey and focus on the realities of the training year, managing change at home and work, and finding approaches that support both family life and professional development.

If you’re about to begin teacher training and wondering how it will all fit together, these workshops may offer some reassurance, practical guidance, and a supportive space to reflect before September. 💛

Get into teaching - join us for an in person information event at South Farnham SCITT

You may already be considering teaching but still have questions about whether it’s the right fit for you — and that’s exactly what these sessions are for. Join us for a short presentation to learn more about our Primary and Secondary training pathways, what life as a trainee teacher is really like, and how the training year works. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed and supportive environment.

With just one academic year of training, you could be ready to begin your career as a qualified teacher.

To book a space on one of these upcoming events, please visit:
https://www.ssfscitt.org.uk/calendar/?calid=5&pid=49&viewid=3&event=266

Why one of our current trainees chose to train with us. ☺️

Come and find out for yourself how South Farnham SCITT puts our trainees at the heart of teacher training programme.

*Get into Teaching - Virtual Information Events*

Great teachers changes lives. Could this be the perfect career choice for you?

You may already be considering teaching but still have questions about whether it’s the right fit for you — and that’s exactly what these sessions are for. Join us for a short presentation to learn more about our Primary and Secondary training pathways, what life as a trainee teacher is really like, and how the training year works. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed and supportive environment.

With just one academic year of training, you could be ready to begin your career as a qualified teacher.

To book a space on one of these upcoming events, please visit:

https://www.ssfscitt.org.uk/events

We’re proud of our excellent network of partnership schools across the South of England. They allow our trainee teachers to train at a school locally to them while receiving a world class training experience

For our weekly SCITT Professional Studies day, trainees are grouped into geographical cohorts—minimising travel and fostering strong peer networks—while immersing them in the theory and practice needed to thrive as teachers.

💡 Train to teach near you. Belong to a supportive community.
If you are thinking about starting a career in teaching, we'd love to chat!

If you want to learn more call us on 01252 717408 or email [email protected]