National Forest Teaching School

Our work is best explained through our mission: “Learn, Teach, Grow, Share.” Learning is at the heart of what we do, and we work with hundreds of professionals in schools annually as they learn new classroom practice, ways of working positively with children and young people, and approaches to enable them to lead others purposefully and effectively. As a National Teaching School, we know that the development of teaching – from aspiring teachers to outstanding classroom specialist leaders in education – is what will make the greatest difference to the educational provision and outcomes of children in our region. Our courses, research work, and professional dialogue, all enable our teachers to teach better. Our network is growing each year, and as it does, so the opportunities available to schools and individuals grow also. And finally, all our partners are committed to giving generously of their expertise and experience. We recognise that through sharing we all benefit, especially the children and communities we serve. The National Forest Teaching School at John Taylor High School offers the School Direct route into teaching. School Direct is an exciting and innovative one year school led training programme, which enables schools to take a leading role in ITT but still work in partnership with accredited providers. We work collaboratively on the selection and recruitment of trainees as well as the design and delivery of an outstanding programme. Our School Direct programme is a one year full time route into teaching which will enable successful trainees to achieve QTS with a Post Graduate Certificate of Education, or QTS with Masters level credits. For more information about what we do please visit: https://nationalforestteachingschool.co.uk/