The OAKS
School-centred initial teacher training
“An outstanding secondary teacher training provider” (Ofsted 2016)
The OAKS
School-centred initial teacher training
Click here to find out about the application process
The OAKS
School-centred initial teacher training
Through our hubs, we work with a large and ever-growing number of schools across the country
The OAKS
School-centred initial teacher training
The journey to become a teacher is different for everyone, so we offer a wide range of routes for you to choose from
We are The OAKS (Ormiston and Keele SCITT), an Ofsted outstanding secondary initial teacher training provider based at Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme, North Staffordshire.
Ours is an innovative and intensive, one-year course during which trainees will complete both the Teaching Standards, gaining QTS certification and a Keele University PGCE academic award at level 7. We believe that we provide a course that is both supportive and enjoyable, with outstanding success rates, well above the national average for the initial teacher training sector.
We realise that training to teach is very rewarding, but challenging; so we make sure that every trainee teacher is given first class support whether it be at The OAKS or within our many partnership schools.
THE OAKS
We are an Ofsted outstanding secondary initial teacher training provider, based at Keele University.
OUR HUBS
We have several hubs throughout the country, from where you can base your training.
HOW TO APPLY
We’ll walk you through the process of applying for your course, from entry requirements to clicking that button!
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Latest news from The OAKS
Graduation day for our amazing 2021/22 cohort
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The OAKS Initial Teacher Training Open Evening (05th May, 18:00 – 19:00 at Keele University)
Posted on 11 April 2022, in News
Good luck for Phase 3
Posted on 13 February 2022, in School
95%
of our trainees’ outcomes (final grade awarded) were either outstanding or good
96%
of our trainees rate our provision as either outstanding or good
95%
of our trainees rate our subject-specific training as either outstanding or good
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