i2i Teaching Partnership SCITT Basingstoke Training Centre

Welcome to the i2i Teaching Partnership

The i2i Teaching Partnership is an Ofsted outstanding school centred initial teacher training (SCITT) provider.

In 2023, i2i became the accredited provider for the Basingstoke Alliance SCITT. Together we offer a highly supportive secondary teacher training programme leading to both QTS and PGCE. Our human-first approach and dynamic curriculum is tailored to meet your individual needs as a trainee teacher.

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Partner Schools

The Basingstoke Training Centre works with numerous successful secondary schools across the Basingstoke and North Hampshire area, including Andover, Chandlers Ford, and Farnborough, but also stretching across to Wiltshire. All partnership schools are committed and able to provide a high quality training environment with the support of experience, skilled and committed practitioners:

> Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, Basingstoke

> Bohunt Farnborough School, Farnborough

> Cove School, Farnborough

> Cranbourne School, Basingstoke

> Dove House Academy (Lead School), Basingstoke

> Everest Community Academy, Basingstoke

> Harrow Way Community School, Andover

> St Nicholas' School, Church Crookham, Fleet

> Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch

> The Clere School, Newbury

> The Costello School, Basingstoke

> The Hurst School, Tadley

> The Vyne Community School, Basingstoke

> Toynbee School, Eastleigh

> Yateley School, Yateley

Train to Teach with the i2i Teaching Partnership's Basingstoke SCITT Training Centre

Our Programme Structure

As an i2i Basingtsoke SCITT Centre trainee, you’ll experience a dynamic blend of high-quality training and real classroom practice. Each week, you’ll spend one day at our Basingtsoke Training Centre at Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke, and four days in your placement school, giving you the perfect balance of theory and hands-on experience.

Expert Training

Your weekly Pedagogical and Professional Studies sessions are interactive, research-informed, and designed to build both your theoretical understanding of teaching and your practical skills. Through these sessions, you will deepen your knowledge of pedagogy, strengthen your analytical and critical thinking abilities, and develop the reflective habits essential for effective teaching.

A Supportive Community

Training with i2i means joining a warm and collaborative community. Your centre-based days provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow trainees, share experiences, and build a strong support network that will stay with you throughout your training journey.

Learning in Schools from Day One

From your very first days on the i2i programme, you will be actively involved in your placement school, making a real and immediate difference. You will begin by observing and shadowing experienced colleagues, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence grows—planning lessons, leading learning, and applying the knowledge gained during your training days.

Tailored Placements

Your main placement school is carefully selected with your needs in mind. We consider a range of factors, including your location and, importantly, the availability of a highly skilled Mentor who will guide, challenge and support you every step of the way. This personalised approach ensures you receive the individual attention and encouragement you need to thrive.

Dr Kelly Woodford-Richens

Basingstoke Centre Director

Kelly is a former post-doctoral scientist who has been teaching for 13 years. Her love of research continued into her career change, and she remains committed to research-informed practice. She was asked by the National Association of School Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) to write the book 'Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom' which was published in November 2021. Kelly is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching recognising the impact she has made on the profession in the last 10 years.

Kelly is passionate about training teachers and believes that being human-first in our understanding of pupils is fundamental to their success in the classroom. This value of relationships extends to how she trains her teachers, and she is proud of the support she gives to ensure they 'thrive' in not 'survive' their teacher training year.

Claire Daniel

Basingstoke Centre Administration Lead

Claire joined the Basingstoke SCITT in 2014 when they first started training teachers, providing admin support alongside working for the school as a health and safety coordinator and clerk to the Governors. As the SCITT grew, so did Claire’s role and she now works solely for the SCITT with responsibility for all aspects of administration including compliance, finance, recruitment and pastoral support. Claire is also trained as an adult mental health first aider, and this experience along with her caring and compassionate nature enables her to provide incredible support to the Basingstoke Centre trainees. Claire is excited and proud to be working with the i2i team now in this exciting new chapter of growth.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys going on long walks with her rescue pup. She also has a very creative side and particularly enjoys decorating - a pastime she finds very therapeutic.

Basingstoke Training Centre, Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke