--- title: "Blog by Tag: ITT" url: "https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/tag/itt" 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 by Tag: ITT [![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 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 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 More than training: a community that cares at Teach West London ](https://files.schudio.com/teach-west-london/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DSCF0009.jpg)](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-13-12-32-00-more-than-training-a-community-that-cares-at-teach-west-london) 13 May 2025 #### [More than training: a community that cares at Teach West London ](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-13-12-32-00-more-than-training-a-community-that-cares-at-teach-west-london) This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12–18 May) is community - a timely reminder of how essential it is to feel safe, supported and connected, especially in demanding professions like teaching. At Teach West London, community is at the heart of everything we do. We don’t… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-05-13-12-32-00-more-than-training-a-community-that-cares-at-teach-west-london) [![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. Here are… [Continue reading](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/blog/2025-02-14-11-28-00-what-experience-would-help-with-an-itt-application) [![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 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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