Our commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to delivering an ITT programme where every trainee feels they belong. Inclusion is embedded throughout our curriculum, programme design, facilitation and support structures, ensuring equitable access, high expectations, and fair opportunity for all. We design and systematically review our provision to remove barriers and value diversity.
Through transparent communication, open dialogue, and trusted relationships, we encourage programme members to seek support and engage honestly with the demands of professional development. This commitment to inclusion underpins our wider mission of growing great teachers to serve their local area; professionals who are inclusive, confident, reflective and able to make a positive difference for every child.
Our four overarching Inclusion commitments are:
1. A Commitment to belonging
We are committed to creating a culture where every trainee feels they belong, is valued for who they are, and is able to participate fully and authentically. We deliberately foster psychologically safe environments where applicants and trainees feel respected, listened to, and confident to be themselves as developing professionals.
2. A commitment to equity
We are committed to equitable access to all aspects of our programme. We remove unnecessary barriers, promote fair access to training and opportunities, and ensure that all applicants and trainees, regardless of background or circumstance, are given every opportunity to engage, progress, and succeed.
3. A commitment to transparency
We are committed to being open, transparent, and fair in our expectations, decisions, and support processes. We share our expectations of applicants and trainees at all stages of the programme. Through timely communication and honest dialogue, we build trust, clarity, and shared responsibility for success.
4. A commitment to inclusive excellence
We are committed to developing inclusive, confident teachers while continually improving our provision in line with the latest educational research. We challenge bias and review and refine our provision regularly to ensure it remains accessible, representative, and aligned to the diverse communities our trainees serve.