Teacher Training FAQ

How does the SCITT route compare to the university route?
SCITTs have a taught programme just like a university, but a SCITT programme offers trainees a lot more in-school experience. SCITT trainees are placed in

What about safeguarding?
The National Mathematics and Physics SCITT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and its trainees. This means: Protecting children

How do we become a Placement School?
The National Mathematics and Physics SCITT (NMAP SCITT) provides specialist training for mathematics, physics, and engineering graduates pursuing a career in physics or mathematics teaching.
Funding your teacher training

Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships
Please note that scholarships are not currently available. Do you have a passion for Mathematics? Are you ready to inspire future generations of mathematicians? The

Physics Teacher Training Scholarships
Do you have a passion for physics? Are you ready to inspire future generations of physicists? The Institute of Physics awards scholarships to those wanting

What funding is available for Engineers Teach Physics Teacher Training?
The fees for our full-time ‘Engineers Teach Physics’ Teacher Training, which leads to QTS and a PGCE, are £9,790. In addition to their fees, trainees pay a

What funding is available for Physics Teacher Training?
The fees for our full-time Physics Teacher Training, which leads to a QTS and a PGCE, are £9,790. In addition to their fees, trainees pay a non-refundable

What funding is available for Mathematics Teacher Training?
The fees for our full-time Mathematics Teacher Training, which leads to QTS and a PGCE, are £9,790. In addition to their fees, trainees pay a non-refundable £100
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The National Mathematics and Physics SCITT joins Chorus Education Trust
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Celebrating Women in STEM
In the dynamic world of STEM, women are making significant strides, breaking barriers, and leaving a permanent mark on industries that have historically been male

National Maths and Physics Teacher Training Day at Warwick
Wycombe High School Headteacher, Nicola Renyard, presents this special report from the NMAPS National Teacher Training Day at Warwick School. Wycombe High School is the

Teacher training update from Will and Tarren
Wycombe High School is spearheading a national teacher training campaign to recruit vital Mathematics and Physics teachers for secondary schools throughout England. The National Mathematics

Engineers Teach Physics Video
Engineers Teach Physics is an exciting new programme. Our partners at our Dulwich teacher training hub at Dulwich College have created a video explaining all

Meet our teacher trainees
Our new cohort of Mathematics and Physics teachers have started their teacher training. Below Will , Tarren and James talk about their first week. Tarren

End of Year Celebration
Our talented teachers attended their end-of-year celebration event at High Wycombe school in June. Now qualified Maths and Physics teachers they are all ready to