Southampton Training Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End, Southampton
Welcome to the i2i Southampton Training Centre
Our Southampton Training Centre is based at Wildern School in the heart of the community in Hedge End Village. A suburban area on the eastern outskirts of Southampton, south Hampshire, it offers great transport links. There is ready access to the M27, and Hedge End Station is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the school.
In 2023, i2i became the accredited provider for the long established Southampton based Wildern Partnership SCITT. Together we offer a highly supportive secondary teacher training programme with a dynamic curriculum tailored to meet your individual needs as a trainee teacher.
Train to Teach with the i2i Southampton Training Centre
Our Programme Structure
As an i2i Southampton 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 Southampton Training Centre at Wildern School 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.
Partner Schools
The Southampton Training Centre works with a diverse range of secondary and special schools across Hampshire, all committed to providing a high quality training environment with the support of experience, skilled and committed practitioners:
> Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth
> Brookfield Community School, Southampton
> Brune Park School, Fareham
> Cams Hill School, Portchester, Fareham
> Christ the King School, Isle of Wight
> Cowes Enterprise College, Isle of Wight
> Crookhorn College, Waterlooville, Portsmouth
> Deer Park School, Hedge End, Southampton
> Fareham Academy, Fareham
> Horndean Technology College, Horndean, Portsmouth
> Hounsdown School, Totton, Southampton
> Oasis Academy Sholling, Southampton
> Park Community School, Havant
> Priestlands School, Lymington
> Redbridge Community School, Southampton
> St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth
> St George's Catholic School, Southampton
> St Mark's C of E School, Southampton
> Swanmore College, Southampton
> Testwood Sports College, Totton, Southampton
> The Hamble School, Hamble, Southampton
> The Hayling College, Hayling Island, Portsmouth
> Toynbee School, Eastleigh
> Upper Shirley High School, Southampton
> Wildern School, Hedge End, Southampton
> Woodlands Community College, Southampton
> Wyvern College, Eastleigh, Southampton
Meet The Team
Hannah Dibden
Southampton Training Centre Director
Hannah has been teaching across a variety of schools in Hampshire, London and Surrey for over 15 years. She began her teaching journey training at the Royal Academy of Dance before completing her Masters in Teaching and Learning whilst working as a Dance and Performing Arts teacher. Her MA focussed specifically on the learning motivations of boys in dance, something she has used across leadership and teaching to inform her practice and that of others. Hannah has worked in leadership for a number of years as assistant, deputy and Headteacher continuously being involved in the quality of teacher training across schools and wider Trusts.
Hannah believes that teaching is the most valuable profession where you can make a difference to young people’s lives both in and out of the classroom through passionate teaching and leadership. Hannah is delighted to be working with the team at i2i and passionate about training high quality teachers to inspire students and future generations in education.
As a Southampton Training Centre Trainee, you will also be fully supported by the i2i Administration Team.
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