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Initial Teacher training guide for schools - supporting recruitment 2025

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Initial Teacher Training Guide for Schools Supporting recruitment in your setting As your local Teaching School Hub, Teach West London plays a critical role in promoting teacher recruitment. One way we do this is by supporting schools who wish to offer placements for trainee teachers. We have put together some information to support schools to navigate the ITT landscape to offer valuable school placements to trainees and grow their next ECTs! *Please note that the information provided in this guide is not specific to Teach West London as a school-centred ITT provider but rather provides independent information for schools who are considering providing placements for trainee teachers.

Contents: 1.Different training routes

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a. What is the difference between salaried and fee-funded (unsalaried) placements? What costs are involved? What are the budget implications? b. What is the Assessment Only route? How much does it cost? How long does it take?

2. School-based or University-Led provision: How to choose

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3. Offering School-based training placements

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a. Expectations of a school placement, including mentoring support requirement. b. School-based mentor training and funding available.

4. Overcoming challenges – suggested approaches

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5. Contact Us

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