Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
Celebrating ITT Success Across Shropshire and Telford
The Shropshire and Telford Education Partnership (STEP) is proud to celebrate another successful year of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), recognising the dedication, resilience, and achievement of our trainee teachers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
A Year of Achievement
This year has seen a cohort of 57 Early Years, primary and secondary trainees complete their ITT programmes, demonstrating exceptional commitment to professional growth and high-quality teaching practice. From Early Years through to Secondary education, our trainees have made a valuable contribution to classrooms, supporting pupils and enhancing learning experiences across the partnership’s schools.
Despite the challenges faced throughout the academic year, trainees have shown adaptability, creativity, and a passion for education—qualities that will serve them well as they move into their teaching careers.
Strength in Partnership
The success of STEP’s ITT provision continues to be rooted in the strength of collaboration between schools, mentors, and training providers. Expert mentoring and a supportive learning environment have ensured trainees receive the guidance and experience needed to thrive.
School leaders and mentors have played a crucial role in nurturing talent, sharing best practice, and fostering a culture of continuous development. This collective effort underpins the high standards of teacher training across the partnership.
All the alliances across STEP have a close working relationship with the University of Chester, helping to shape future programmes, including the introduction of a part-time course for PGCE with QTS in 2025-2026.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Our early career teachers now embark on the next stage of their journey, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to inspire the next generation of learners. Many have already secured positions within local schools, contributing to the ongoing strength of education across Shropshire and Telford.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this year’s success, STEP remains committed to developing future educators and supporting schools in recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of trainees and continuing to build on the strong foundations of our ITT programmes. For those of you who are finishing university in summer 2027, the application round to train to be a teacher with STEP will open in October 2026. If you want to find out more, please join one of our information sessions. This is a tailored 1-1 session, for you to ask questions and learn about the course in depth. Check the website for further information https://www.stepwm2.co.uk/our-offer/itt
Congratulations
We extend our sincere congratulations to all trainees on their achievements and thank our partner schools, mentors, and staff for their continued support and dedication.
Together, we are shaping the future of education in Shropshire and Telford.