Welcome!

Welcome to the LJMU ITT-Placement website. We are so pleased that you have joined our cohort of student teachers for , or that you are here as a mentor supporting and guiding your student teacher through the different phases of their Initial Teacher Education journey (ITE). This site will provide all the information that you require to support you this academic year.

LJMU has a well-established reputation in Initial Teacher Education. In our most recent inspection (June 2023), Ofsted inspectors graded both Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education provision at LJMU as 'Good'.

Ofsted noted that a particular strength of our provision is our ambitious ITE curriculum, which is underpinned by appropriate and pertinent research and gives student teachers the breadth and depth of knowledge that they need to join the profession successfully.

We are proud that Ofsted also recognised that LJMU and its partner schools are dedicated to training socially engaged teachers who are well prepared to make a positive difference to the life chances of pupils across Merseyside and beyond.

The LJMU ITE vision for our school partnership is to educate and empower passionate, evidence-informed teachers whose knowledge, skills and courage will transform lives. We strive to develop inquisitive, nurturing and reflective educators who personalise learning and are agents of change for our communities, preparing children to be life-long learners and responsible global citizens. Our LJMU core values are embedded in all that we do.

Our ITE partnership promotes and demonstrates social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, within and beyond classrooms. Our highly skilled and research-engaged team is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and working collaboratively to create the best possible opportunities for LJMU student teachers.

Training to teach is challenging and rewarding. In partnership, we will work together to ensure positive outcomes for all. Enjoy the academic year ahead!