Barr Beacon SCITT

Barr Beacon SCITT Barr Beacon SCITT. An Outstanding Initial Teacher Training provider in the Midlands offering primary & secondary PGCE courses

"Besides completion of our Term 2 placements completing 12 hours solo teaching each week, we have had lots of opportunit...
09/04/2026

"Besides completion of our Term 2 placements completing 12 hours solo teaching each week, we have had lots of opportunities to visit other schools and provisions to gain understanding of the communities they serve and how they adapt to the needs and barriers of different pupils..."
Read Emma's blog: bit.ly/4tC2TbE

A fantastic ITP week with the primary cohort, centred on adaptive teaching. It was filled with rich discussion, collabor...
30/03/2026

A fantastic ITP week with the primary cohort, centred on adaptive teaching. It was filled with rich discussion, collaborative exploration, and meaningful research, all culminating in a series of insightful presentations.

We’re proud to share that Barr Beacon SCITT was among the first providers inspected under Ofsted’s new framework in Janu...
26/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Barr Beacon SCITT was among the first providers inspected under Ofsted’s new framework in January 2026 and the report is now live.

Inspectors praised our “highly inclusive, nurturing culture,” with Inclusion, Professional Behaviours, Personal Development and Wellbeing all rated Strong Standard.

Trainees highlighted feeling supported, valued and “at ease,” with highly tailored support and wellbeing embedded throughout the programme.

The report recognises that we develop “reflective, resilient professionals” ready to make a difference.

Read More - https://www.careerinteaching.co.uk/ofsted-2026/

This week, our trainees have been exploring teaching pedagogy in action through Carousel Week. In today’s session at Sme...
24/03/2026

This week, our trainees have been exploring teaching pedagogy in action through Carousel Week. In today’s session at Smestow Academy, they experienced school life through the lens of an EAL student and discussed their role in supporting them in making progress. We look forward to hearing about their experiences at Wednesfield Academy, Elmwood School, Shelfield Academy and Phoenix Academy at the end of the week!

Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching: Birmingham event. We will be on hand to answer your questions about our traini...
12/03/2026

Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching: Birmingham event. We will be on hand to answer your questions about our training opportunities.

These free events are a great opportunity to:

✅Get expert advice on funding and your application

✅talk to teachers and course providers

✅connect with people like you considering a career in teaching

👉 Book now: https://loom.ly/dIe8v-o

A brilliant day with our Primary cohort at their fourth Worcester University session for their PGCE. They explored their...
06/03/2026

A brilliant day with our Primary cohort at their fourth Worcester University session for their PGCE. They explored their second assignment with curiosity, collaboration, and lots of rich discussion. It’s inspiring to see their confidence and expertise growing.

As part of National Careers Week, Michael spoke yesterday at Walsall College to a group of students exploring the possib...
05/03/2026

As part of National Careers Week, Michael spoke yesterday at Walsall College to a group of students exploring the possibility of a Career in Teaching🧑‍🏫

📍 We’re at Walsall College for National Careers Week!🍎 Interested in a career in teaching?Come and speak to us today to ...
04/03/2026

📍 We’re at Walsall College for National Careers Week!
🍎 Interested in a career in teaching?
Come and speak to us today to find out how to get started.

We’re at the Birmingham City University Education Fair today! 🎓✨Come and see us to find out more about a career in teach...
03/03/2026

We’re at the Birmingham City University Education Fair today! 🎓✨

Come and see us to find out more about a career in teaching – from training routes to classroom life and career progression.

Whether you’re just exploring your options or ready to apply, we’d love to chat and answer your questions. See you there!

✨ New blog from Emma! ✨Emma shares what she’s been up to recently and gives a sneak peek at what’s planned for March — f...
27/02/2026

✨ New blog from Emma! ✨
Emma shares what she’s been up to recently and gives a sneak peek at what’s planned for March — from training highlights to what’s coming next.

“We have just finished our third ITaP ‘Intensive Training and Practice’ week focussing on questioning. For science, our subject course leader is based at Q3 Academy Great Barr, so we visited for a day to observe questioning in action by experts after learning the theory and pedagogy. ”

Read the full blog here 👉 bit.ly/3ZX6tAn

✨ New blog from Sophie! ✨Thinking about teacher training? Sophie shares her experiences from the first half of her Prima...
24/02/2026

✨ New blog from Sophie! ✨
Thinking about teacher training? Sophie shares her experiences from the first half of her Primary ITT Course😀
“I am officially halfway through my Primary ITT course with BBSCITT, and I can honestly say I am absolutely loving the experience. Time has flown by, and reflecting on the journey so far, the sheer variety of schools I’ve had the chance to visit has been a highlight”
Read the full blog here 👉 bit.ly/4kNJhhi

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Aldridge
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