--- title: "Initial Teacher Training" url: "https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/category/initial-teacher-training" 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) # Initial Teacher Training [![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 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 Navigating growth: Primary Trainee Teachers' experiences at their second placements ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/website_banner_(2).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-13-14-09-00-navigating-growth-primary-trainee-teachers-experiences-at-their-second-placement) 13 February 2025 #### [Navigating growth: Primary Trainee Teachers' experiences at their second placements ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-13-14-09-00-navigating-growth-primary-trainee-teachers-experiences-at-their-second-placement) Our 5-week second school placements are a key part of Teach West London's Initial Teacher (ITT) Programme and offer our trainees a wealth of learning experiences, challenges and successes in a new school environment at the start of Spring Term. One of the most significant areas of growth among… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-13-14-09-00-navigating-growth-primary-trainee-teachers-experiences-at-their-second-placement) [![Image of Building confidence in the classroom: Teach West London’s first term in review ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DSCF0254.jpg)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-01-10-10-30-00-building-confidence-in-the-classroom-teach-west-london-s-first-term-in-review) 10 January 2025 #### [Building confidence in the classroom: Teach West London’s first term in review ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-01-10-10-30-00-building-confidence-in-the-classroom-teach-west-london-s-first-term-in-review) The first term of Teach West London's Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme marked an exciting beginning for its inaugural cohort of trainees, as well as for our staff team, who have enjoyed supporting aspiring primary and secondary educators as they embark on their teaching careers. … [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-01-10-10-30-00-building-confidence-in-the-classroom-teach-west-london-s-first-term-in-review) [![Image of ITaP Week: bridging theory and practice for our teacher trainees ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0743.JPG)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-12-10-14-25-00-itap-week-bridging-theory-and-practice-for-our-teacher-trainees) 10 December 2024 #### [ITaP Week: bridging theory and practice for our teacher trainees ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-12-10-14-25-00-itap-week-bridging-theory-and-practice-for-our-teacher-trainees) The recent Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) week for our secondary teacher trainees was a pivotal point in their training. It brought together opportunities to explore the theories underpinning specific strategies for effective teaching, observe and analyse best practice in, then implement… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-12-10-14-25-00-itap-week-bridging-theory-and-practice-for-our-teacher-trainees) [![Image of Initial Teacher Training - How to make a successful application](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Copy_of_train_to_teach_website_banner_(1).png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-29-09-43-00-initial-teacher-training-how-to-make-a-successful-application) 29 November 2024 #### [Initial Teacher Training - How to make a successful application](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-29-09-43-00-initial-teacher-training-how-to-make-a-successful-application) **Ready to write a stand-out application for teacher training?** Embarking on a teacher training journey is exciting, and a strong application will give you the best chance of being shortlisted. If you’re looking to create a compelling application that highlights your strengths and dedication to… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-29-09-43-00-initial-teacher-training-how-to-make-a-successful-application) [![Image of ITaP Week: a transformative experience in teacher training](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/news/ITaP_primary_blog.png)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-18-16-30-00-itap-week-a-transformative-experience-in-teacher-training) 18 November 2024 #### [ITaP Week: a transformative experience in teacher training](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-18-16-30-00-itap-week-a-transformative-experience-in-teacher-training) As part of our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, **Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP)** weeks are designed to equip trainee teachers with the skills they need to succeed in the classroom. These immersive, focused weeks bring together evidence-based theory, expert observations, and hands-on… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2024-11-18-16-30-00-itap-week-a-transformative-experience-in-teacher-training) ### News - [Blog](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog) - [News](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/news) - [![Now Teach](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/images/partners/Jpeg_Logo_500x500.jpg)](https://nowteach.org.uk/become-a-teacher/) - [![St Mary's University](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/images/partners/st_marys_logo.png)](https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20940707934&gbraid=0AAAAADrAaccWzsyUfbosdpj_XNT2h1TNV&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu97-ruCUkQMVxpNQBh3czxJTEAAYASAAEgKqsfD_BwE) - [![Twyford CofE Academies Trust ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/images/partners/Trust_logo_(002).png)](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/) - [![UCL](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/images/partners/UCL-CEL-_LOGO_(002).png)](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/) - [![Step Into Teaching](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/images/logo/Step_into_teaching.JPG)](https://stepintoteaching.co.uk/) **Teach West London** Park View Road Ealing London W5 2JX Tel: 020 3301 3180 In line with the [Twyford CofE Academy Trust Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/key-documentation/policies) personal Information will only be processed for the purpose for which it was collected. 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