


'Our vision is to produce the next generation of outstanding teachers who provide an excellent level of education to young people in and around Cheshire East'
High Employment Rates​
(100% in 2022, 2023 & 2024 - very close in 2025)
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"The SCITT’s trainees are sought after in the local area and they are valued by
employers. Many trainees quickly go on to take leadership responsibilities in their
employing schools." Ofsted 2023
BURSARIES UP TO £29,000
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Tax free bursaries, up to £29,000, are available for eligible trainees.
WELCOME TO SCHOOL CENTRED INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING (SCITT) IN CHESHIRE EAST
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This is an 11 - 16 training programme with post - 16 experience.
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The Cheshire East SCITT is led by Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and is committed to provide the best education for the young people in Cheshire.
We are in partnership with the Leeds Trinity University (LTU) for award of PGCE (SCITT).
Our trainees are also able to access a wide range of resources from our Partner Schools, a group of high performing secondary schools in East Cheshire.
WHERE TO FIND US
Cheshire East SCITT can be found at the Training and Conference Centre, based at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.
EASY ACCESS
Although surrounded by beautiful Cheshire countryside, Holmes Chapel is ideally placed for easy access.
The school is only 5 minutes from the M6 motorway and Holmes Chapel railway station offers regular services to Manchester and Crewe. The journey to Manchester city centre takes just 30 minutes.