About Us.
Our Teacher Training Partners.
Secondary and Middle
Primary
Special Schools
Get in touch with us to find out more about our teacher training and the application process.
Meet The Team
Nathan Morland
Director of John Taylor Teaching School Hub & Research School Strategic Link
Mike Simmons
SCITT Director & Secondary Programme Leader
Louise Houlders
5-11 Programme Leader
Victoria Knight
3-7 Programme Leader & Teaching School Hub Appropriate Body Lead
Dianne Whiting
SCITT Coordinator
Safeguarding Statement:
At The John Taylor SCITT, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, recognising that this is a shared responsibility across the education sector. As a teacher training provider, we ensure that all our trainees understand and adhere to the latest safeguarding legislation and best practices.
Our approach aligns with the procedures set out by the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children’s Board, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024).
Through our commitment to high-quality teacher training, The John Taylor SCITT ensures that every trainee is fully prepared to safeguard and protect the children in their care, now and throughout their teaching careers.
We achieve this by:
- Embedding safeguarding as a core responsibility for all educators.
- Ensuring our trainees are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns effectively.
- Providing rigorous and regular safeguarding training as an integral part of our teacher training programme.
- Empowering trainees to create safe and supportive environments where children feel heard and valued.
- Delivering a curriculum that promotes the safety and well-being of children, enabling them to make informed decisions about their own welfare.
- Emphasising the importance of collaboration, knowing that safeguarding is most effective when professionals share information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Encouraging our trainees to challenge and advocate for children’s best interests when necessary, ensuring positive outcomes for all young people.
