The Poole SCITT is a ‘ Schools-Centered Initial Teacher Training Course’ leading to a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status.

Created through partnerships between the participating primary schools, Borough of Poole Local Education Authority and Kingston University in Surrey, to offer initial teacher training, at primary school level, for up to 28 suitably qualified graduates.

Accredited by the Training and Development Agency (TDA) as an official provider of initial teacher training, it has an OFSTED allocation of Category A: a high quality provider. Validated for PGCE status by Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, the course now carries 'M' credits towards a Masters degree.