Application Update: We are continuing to accept online applications for the final few remaining places for teacher training starting Sept 2020. Email [email protected] for more info.

The ‘Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review’. What are the best bets for teachers to invest precious time and effort in to enhance student learning? Download, share and discuss at greatteaching.com #GreatTeaching #EduTwitter

Metacognition is more than simply 'thinking about thinking'. This #tenminutePD explores metacognition with help from research from the EEF. In the words of Bjork et al, "Learning how to learn is the ultimate survival tool." UKEdChat #nqt #edutwitter

A very warm welcome to our 2020/21 trainee teachers.

If you're starting your journey to become a teacher, join the Chartered College of Teaching as a Student Member for FREE! You'll have all the resources on our Early Career Hub at your finger tips! chartered.college/join/

Considering ways to improve your school’s provision for children with special educational needs? The EEF guidance report – Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools– is available now: bit.ly/3iuDQTH

"The teaching of reading is complex. There is an inevitability to that, because the act of reading is a brilliantly complex process" NEW BLOG from EEF literacy specialist, Caroline Bilton, on the importance of teaching specific comprehension skills >>eef.li/icKZ8R

Interested in becoming a Primary School Teacher? Find out about our award-winning course at an on-line open evening this Autumn. bit.ly/3dQIrhj

We're recruiting. Applications welcome for a Business Manager to lead on administration and financial management for DPSCITT as part of our small, dynamic team based in Exeter. Closing date 26th April. More details from bit.ly/31Dnj9b

We have completed recruitment for entry to our course in September 2021 with all training places now filled. We look to welcoming our 21st cohort in the Autumn. Recruitment for entry in Sept 2022 will open this October - more details at dpscitt.ac.uk

Congratulations to Becca Beveridge (DPSCITT 2016), who has been awarded the National Teaching Award Certificate of Excellence for her inspirational practice.

At DPSCITT, we're privileged to work with exceptional teachers & mentors across our partner schools, who expertly guide trainees through their initial teacher training. Delighted to recognise Paul, Sandra, Steve, Sinead and Tracey this week for their outstanding work.

Our new 'School Environment and Leadership: Evidence Review' is made up of 4⃣ parts. Here's a little summary 🧵

Very helpful thread signposting to key pieces of (accessible) research that help underpin effective practice in class.