Programme Details
West Essex SCITT ITT courses for 2026/2027 are: 
DfE Apply Provider Code 2BB
QTS only - course code 32QJ
QTS with PGCE - course code R050
SEND course QTS only - course code G199
SEND course QTS with PGCE - course code K496
There is a postgraduate tuition fee payable for these training courses. The 2026/2027 course fee for all courses is £9,790.00 The Secretary of State for Education confirmed this figure on Friday 28th November 2025. The tuition fee caps for all HE providers have gone up in line with forecast inflation
Our initial teacher training (ITT) programme is a great way to gain the qualifications and practical skills you need to become a teacher. It enables those who have finished a degree, or have been working in a career for many years, to combine teacher training with actually doing and learning on the job, leading to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The teacher training training programme courses are based in one school for the majority of the training period with a second placement in a contrast school setting.
The course requires a commitment of 5 days a week for the length of the training programme, from September to July.
Trainees are expected to participate fully in the everyday life of the school in which they train and, therefore, occasional evening or extra curricular events will be obligatory.
Your professional responsibilities will include assessing, planning and teaching the primary curriculum.
You will be supported by highly experienced Mentors and Lead Mentors who will develop your skills through a range of coaching, feedback and observation.
Part of the course is theory based and there will be weekly formal training days held mainly in our training room at Alderton Junior School in Loughton.
Upon completion of the programme trainees are awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).