SCITTELS: School Centred Initial Teacher Training in East London Schools

Training | A comparsion between the PGCE and GTP courses

Course	Duration	Structure	Entry requirements	Classroom Time	Suitable for..
PGCE	Full time, September to July.	A balance of time between centre based and school based training. Academic assignments. Placements in 2-3 different schools during the year	GCSE English, Maths and Science (grade C or above). A degree (2.2. or above). Minimum of 2 weeks school experience.	Minimum of 100 days over the course duration.	Graduates who would prefer directed training and learning and/or those seeking a career change.
GTP	Full time, September to July.	Employed by a school and released for a minimum of 60 days school and centre-based training. Placement in a second school in a consecutive age range for a minimum of 4 weeks.	GCSE English, Maths and Science (grade C or above). A degree (2.2. or above). Extensive school or other relevant experience.	A minimum of 135 days in employing school and 20 daysin second school.	Graduates who would prefer self directed training and learning. Graduates with significant school experience or those seeking a career change.