Learn and Teach

Welcome to Somerset SCITT consortium

It takes a special kind of person to work in children’s services. If you think that you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

We offer Foundation Degrees, Top Up Degrees and Teacher Training. Find out what course is right for you by comparing our courses.

Latest Information

Schools Direct (Salaried)

March 22, 2012

The Schools Direct Salaried route has replaced the GTP route for 2013/14.

The School Direct Training Programme (salaried), is an employment-based route into teaching for high-quality graduates with three or more years’ career experience.

The application process for our Holy Trinity, Somerset/Somerset SCITT 2013-14 programme is now closed. If you are interested in applying for 2014/15 the application process is likely to reopen again in October 2014.

There are currently places available for our Callington College, Cornwall/Somerset SCITT 2013-14 School Direct Training Programme (non-salaried). If you are interested in this programme you are advised to make an application urgently.  Applications can be made online, please click here

PGCE

March 21, 2012

PGCE
Somerset SCITT are now recruiting for the 2013/14 PGCE Primary and PGCE Early Years routes. Continue reading “PGCE” »

Foundation Degree

February 22, 2012

Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (SCIL) are now recruiting for Foundation Degree programmes in Somerset starting in September 2013.

Integrated Childrens Services, Teaching and Learning and Young People Services Foundation Degree programmes will be running across Taunton, Wells, West Somerset and Yeovil.

There will be an opportunity for progression onto a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Practice.

If you have ever considered developing a career working with children and young people this could be the course for you! Live Locally, Learn Locally, Earn Locally!

Applications are made via UCAS please click here.

Institution code: W80
Campus Code: G
Course start date: September 2013

Tel: 01823 368280
Email: SCIL@somerset.gov.uk

 

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Somerset SCITT is based in Taunton, Somerset and offers the following courses:

SCITT also offer two routes to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), these are PGCE in either Early Years (ages 3–7) or Primary (5–11).

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All students studying a Foundation Degree, BA or PGCE with Somerset SCITT are eligible to apply for various funding options, including student loans and grants through Student Finance England.

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Somerset SCITT courses have the following entry requirements:

  • Foundation Degree- Under 21, 4 x GCSE (A-C), 1 X A Level or Equivalent (A-C) Over 21 - Non standard entry route
  • BA PP - Foundation Degree (240 Credits)
  • PGCE - Full Degree, GCSE English, Maths and Science (A-C)

The Somerset SCITT PGCE year was the most jam packed, exciting and inspiring year of my education

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SCARLETT SMITH - PGCE TRAINEE 2010/2011

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