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Our November Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) Week focused on strengthening trainees’ understanding and application of meta cognition, retrieval practice and effective modelling. Across the week, our Secondary trainees engaged with research-informed training, observed expert practice in…

Teach West London, in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and expert local partners, is dedicated to providing exceptional development and support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and trainee teachers. 

Our Early Careers Framework (ECTP) Conference, held in February at Ada…

At Teach West London, we take great pride in seeing our trainees thrive as Early Career Teachers (ECTs). In this inspiring reflection, Teach West London alumnus Zach shares what his first half term as a Primary ECT has really been like – the challenges, the lessons, and the joy of seeing his…

With thanks to Mrs Anju Mistry, Assistant Headteacher at Meadow School for sharing her experience.

Growing our own: a tradition that evolved 

At Meadow School, we’ve always believed in nurturing talent from within. For several years, we successfully ran an internal Initial Teacher Training…

Training to become a teacher is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. At Teach West London, we asked current trainees to share their advice and reflections. Their insights might be just what you need to feel ready to start your own journey. 

More than just a qualification 

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This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12–18 May) is community - a timely reminder of how essential it is to feel safe, supported and connected, especially in demanding professions like teaching. 

At Teach West London, community is at the heart of everything we do. We don’t…

Returning to the classroom - but this time as teachers - can be a full-circle moment for many aspiring educators. We interviewed two Twyford CofE Alumni who have chosen to train with Teach West London. They share their experiences of studying within the Trust, what inspired them to pursue teaching…

To strengthen your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) application, gaining relevant experience is beneficial. Previous or current experience with children, particularly if it’s not part of your work history, not only demonstrates your commitment but also helps you develop essential skills. Here are…

Our 5-week second school placements are a key part of Teach West London's Initial Teacher (ITT) Programme and offer our trainees a wealth of learning experiences, challenges and successes in a new school environment at the start of Spring Term. 

One of the most significant areas of growth among…

Teaching is more than a profession; it's a passion for nurturing the next generation. Hosting trainee teachers, particularly through a partnership with Teach West London, brings immense benefits to placement schools, mentors and trainees alike. From enhancing classroom support to shaping the…

The first term of Teach West London's Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme marked an exciting beginning for its inaugural cohort of trainees, as well as for our staff team, who have enjoyed supporting aspiring primary and secondary educators as they embark on their teaching careers.  

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The recent Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) week for our secondary teacher trainees was a pivotal point in their training. It brought together opportunities to explore the theories underpinning specific strategies for effective teaching, observe and analyse best practice in, then implement…