--- title: "Blog Author: Deshnee Govender" url: "https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/author/DeshneeG" school: "Teach West London" --- [Train to Teach with Teach West London in 2027-28 - learn more and apply today.](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/initial-teacher-training/why-train-with-teach-west-london) # Blog Author: Deshnee Govender [![Image of Inquiry in Action: Highlights from Our ECTP Conference 2026](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner(6).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-07-03-12-09-inquiry-in-action-highlights-from-our-ectp-conference-2026) 3 July 2026 #### [Inquiry in Action: Highlights from Our ECTP Conference 2026](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-07-03-12-09-inquiry-in-action-highlights-from-our-ectp-conference-2026) On 24th June, Teach West London welcomed Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) facilitators from across our partnership for our annual ECTP Conference. This year's event, *Inquiry in Action: Elevating Facilitation through Revelatory Moments*, focused on strengthening facilitation practice through… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-07-03-12-09-inquiry-in-action-highlights-from-our-ectp-conference-2026) [![Image of Final call: apply by 15th June to start your teacher training this September](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner(5).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-13-13-final-call-apply-by-15th-june-to-start-your-teacher-training-this-september) 15 May 2026 #### [Final call: apply by 15th June to start your teacher training this September](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-13-13-final-call-apply-by-15th-june-to-start-your-teacher-training-this-september) Thinking about a career that makes a lasting impact? There’s still time to apply for Teach West London’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme starting this September - but be quick, applications close on Monday 15th June 2025. Whether you’re a graduate, final-year student or considering a… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-13-13-final-call-apply-by-15th-june-to-start-your-teacher-training-this-september) [![Image of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action Together at Teach West London](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner_(6).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-09-50-mental-health-awareness-week-2026-taking-action-together-at-teach-west-london) 15 May 2026 #### [Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action Together at Teach West London](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-09-50-mental-health-awareness-week-2026-taking-action-together-at-teach-west-london) At Teach West London, we know that teacher training is rewarding, inspiring and life-changing but it can also be demanding. Balancing lesson planning, professional learning, classroom responsibilities and personal commitments requires resilience, confidence and strong support networks. That is… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-05-15-09-50-mental-health-awareness-week-2026-taking-action-together-at-teach-west-london) [![Image of Alumni in the Spotlight: Julia’s journey from Twyford Trust Student to Teacher Trainee ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner(4).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-04-24-12-16-alumni-in-the-spotlight-julia-s-journey-from-twyford-trust-student-to-teacher-train) 24 April 2026 #### [Alumni in the Spotlight: Julia’s journey from Twyford Trust Student to Teacher Trainee ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-04-24-12-16-alumni-in-the-spotlight-julia-s-journey-from-twyford-trust-student-to-teacher-train) We’re delighted to have 7 ITT trainees training with us this year who were previously students at the Twyford Trust schools in which we hold our Professional Learning Days every Monday. The latest issue of the Alumni Newsletter features an interview with Julia, a former Twyford Trust student… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-04-24-12-16-alumni-in-the-spotlight-julia-s-journey-from-twyford-trust-student-to-teacher-train) [![Image of Finding their feet: our trainees’ first term reflections](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner_(5).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-03-06-08-48-finding-their-feet-our-trainees-first-term-reflections) 6 March 2026 #### [Finding their feet: our trainees’ first term reflections](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-03-06-08-48-finding-their-feet-our-trainees-first-term-reflections) The end of the first term is a great point in the Initial Teacher Training year to pause and reflect. The transition into teacher training is significant - new schools (for many, the first time in a classroom), new pupils, new expectations. Once again, our ITT trainees at Teach West London have… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-03-06-08-48-finding-their-feet-our-trainees-first-term-reflections) [![Image of Secondary ITaP Week Success: embedding metacognition and retrieval for deeper learning ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Capture1.PNG)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-09-23-secondary-itap-week-success-embedding-metacognition-and-retrieval-for-deeper-learni) 13 February 2026 #### [Secondary ITaP Week Success: embedding metacognition and retrieval for deeper learning ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-09-23-secondary-itap-week-success-embedding-metacognition-and-retrieval-for-deeper-learni) Our November Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) Week focused on strengthening trainees’ understanding and application of meta cognition, retrieval practice and effective modelling. Across the week, our Secondary trainees engaged with research-informed training, observed expert practice in… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-09-23-secondary-itap-week-success-embedding-metacognition-and-retrieval-for-deeper-learni) [![Image of ECTP Conference 2026: Facilitation in Focus](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Capture.PNG)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-08-49-ectp-conference-2026-facilitation-in-focus) 13 February 2026 #### [ECTP Conference 2026: Facilitation in Focus](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-08-49-ectp-conference-2026-facilitation-in-focus) Teach West London, in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and expert local partners, is dedicated to providing exceptional development and support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and trainee teachers. Our Early Careers Framework (ECTP) Conference, held in February at Ada… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2026-02-13-08-49-ectp-conference-2026-facilitation-in-focus) [![Image of My first term as a Primary Early Careers Teacher by Zach H](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner_(Instagram_Post_(45))_(1).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-11-07-12-14-my-first-term-as-a-primary-early-careers-teacher-by-zach-h) 7 November 2025 #### [My first term as a Primary Early Careers Teacher by Zach H](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-11-07-12-14-my-first-term-as-a-primary-early-careers-teacher-by-zach-h) At Teach West London, we take great pride in seeing our trainees thrive as Early Career Teachers (ECTs). In this inspiring reflection, Teach West London alumnus Zach shares what his first half term as a Primary ECT has really been like – the challenges, the lessons, and the joy of seeing his… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-11-07-12-14-my-first-term-as-a-primary-early-careers-teacher-by-zach-h) [![Image of Partnering for progress: why we chose the fee-funded ITT route at Meadow School ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1.png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-10-17-09-26-00-partnering-for-progress-why-we-chose-the-fee-funded-itt-route-at-meadow-school) 17 October 2025 #### [Partnering for progress: why we chose the fee-funded ITT route at Meadow School ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-10-17-09-26-00-partnering-for-progress-why-we-chose-the-fee-funded-itt-route-at-meadow-school) *With thanks to Mrs Anju Mistry, Assistant Headteacher at Meadow School for sharing her experience.* **Growing our own: a tradition that evolved** At Meadow School, we’ve always believed in nurturing talent from within. For several years, we successfully ran an internal Initial Teacher Training… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-10-17-09-26-00-partnering-for-progress-why-we-chose-the-fee-funded-itt-route-at-meadow-school) [![Image of Advice from Teach West London Trainees](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner(2).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-30-09-04-00-advice-from-teach-west-london-trainees) 30 May 2025 #### [Advice from Teach West London Trainees](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-30-09-04-00-advice-from-teach-west-london-trainees) Training to become a teacher is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. At Teach West London, we asked current trainees to share their advice and reflections. Their insights might be just what you need to feel ready to start your own journey. **More than just a qualification** A… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-30-09-04-00-advice-from-teach-west-london-trainees) [![Image of Training to teach: Twyford alumni share their stories](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Eddie.png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-03-28-09-25-00-training-to-teach-twyford-alumni-share-their-stories) 28 March 2025 #### [Training to teach: Twyford alumni share their stories](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-03-28-09-25-00-training-to-teach-twyford-alumni-share-their-stories) Returning to the classroom - but this time as teachers - can be a full-circle moment for many aspiring educators. We interviewed two Twyford CofE Alumni who have chosen to train with Teach West London. They share their experiences of studying within the Trust, what inspired them to pursue teaching… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-03-28-09-25-00-training-to-teach-twyford-alumni-share-their-stories) [![Image of What experience would help with an ITT application? ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner_(1).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-14-11-28-00-what-experience-would-help-with-an-itt-application) 14 February 2025 #### [What experience would help with an ITT application? ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-14-11-28-00-what-experience-would-help-with-an-itt-application) To strengthen your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) application, gaining relevant experience is beneficial. Previous or current experience with children, particularly if it’s not part of your work history, not only demonstrates your commitment but also helps you develop essential skills. 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