Bright Futures SCITT and Lead Partners announce PGCE partnership with the University of Derby

From September 2024, we are delighted to be embarking on a new partnership with the University of Derby who will be the awarding body for Bright Futures SCITT (School centered Initial Teaching Training) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Following a robust and thorough procurement process which saw four universities submit contract tenders, the University of Derby was chosen as the clear favourite. The PGCE accredited by the University adopts a fresh and relevant approach to education and educational theory.

Trainees will undertake three modules which are research underpinned and thoroughly mapped against the Core Content Framework, complementing the SCITT professional development programme by enriching the Learn, Explore, Apply model of teacher education.

The University of Derby was awarded TEF Gold (Teaching Excellence Framework) in September 2023, making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Bright Futures SCITT trainees will be fully supported by a highly qualified and experienced team of dedicated, friendly tutors who are renowned internationally for high quality teaching and research.

Eleanor Davidson, Bright Future SCITT Director, said: “I am delighted that the University of Derby won the contract, this PGCE really excites me. The modules are pupil centered which fully aligns with the ethos and values of our SCITT, where community is at the heart of what we do. The PGCE is a fresh and exciting programme which I know will help our trainees to further embed the latest educational research into their classroom practice. This PGCE is truly a partnership with the University who are also committed to providing the very best in Initial teacher Training.”

Alison Hardman, Head of Discipline: Secondary and Post-14 FES ITT/E at the University of Derby, added: “The University is delighted to be working in partnership with Bright Futures SCITT. We feel that this partnership will develop highly effective teachers through high-quality, applied professional research that has sustainable impact locally, nationally and internationally. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities and together, we are committed to delivering transformational education, combining passion with integrity and in line with Bright Futures’ vision of achieving the best for everyone through the best from everyone.”

Bright Futures SCITT offers a range of school-based routes into teaching in the Early Years, Primary and Secondary sectors. For over a decade, the SCITT has worked in collaboration with a partnership of over 100 primary schools, secondary schools and early years settings, colleges and universities across the north west and beyond.

We encourage anybody interested in training to teach to contact Bright Futures SCITT at admin@scitt.bright-futures.co.uk or call 07549 025 620 (8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday).