Riding Forward Education Alliance was formerly known as Riding Forward TSA.  Please note that this name may still appear in internet searches for ITT places.

Our Programme

We have developed exciting and effective programmes with an outstanding SCITT, Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training.

Our programmes last for the full academic year, during which time trainees are based in a host school with excellent experience in supporting with ITT, alongside attending professional studies sessions at the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training base.

Places are available in well regarded Early Years and Primary classrooms within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Our programmes have been designed to give trainees the necessary skills to become an effective classroom practitioner.

On successful completion of the training, trainees are awarded a PGCE with QTS.

Partnership with Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training

Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training (YWTT SCITT) was judged ‘Outstanding’ across all areas of its Ofsted report in October 2019 and March 2024.

YWTT provides excellent training facilities with both primary and secondary simulated classrooms purposefully designed to enhance the programme delivery. YWTT provides a bespoke training experience for all our trainees and the Leadership has a wealth of experience and have a hands on approach to supporting all trainees to enable them to become the very best practitioners to ensure the next generation flourish.

About Our Course

Our programme lasts for the full academic year (September – July), during which time successful applicants will be based in a host school from our partnership of schools, with excellent experience in ITT, alongside attending a full range of professional studies sessions and PGCE sessions at the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training base.

In the Autumn term trainees begin the course in early September for an induction week at the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training base.

Trainees are matched with a host school and will spend the majority of their learning journey in this setting. A typical week is four days in school with one day at the training base.

Trainees will have two teaching placements. During these placements, in two contrasting schools, trainees are expected to gradually increase their teaching commitment across the range of primary subjects.

In addition to the award of QTS, trainees are able to gain a Post Graduate certificate in Education through Sheffield Hallam University which is delivered as part of the training programme at the Yorkshire Wolds Training base. The award of PGCE is separate to the award of QTS and, in order to achieve this, trainees must study for, complete and pass two assignments set and assessed by Sheffield Hallam University.

School Placements

Successful applicants will be based in two schools throughout the academic year.

Once the applicant has been offered a place on either our Early Years or Primary course, and has accepted, then discussions will take place as to where their host school will be.

We try to find placement schools that are as near to the trainee’s home as possible, however, the most important factor is that it is a ‘good fit’ between the trainee and the school.

Please note, however, that the East Riding is a large rural county and some element of travel will be required.  It is ideal if you have your own transport available.

Qualifications Needed

A standard equivalent to a GCSE grade C / grade 4 in mathematics, English and a science subject to teach at primary level.

Equivalency testing is available if you do not hold these qualifications, but please contact us before applying if this applies to you.

You should be a graduate (or about to graduate this year), preferably with a 1st, upper 2nd or lower 2nd class degree.

All teachers are expected to be competent in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of ITT.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for candidates who have as much relevant experience of being in school as possible and who have researched the modern classroom and the National Curriculum. Showing evidence of why a career in teaching is for them.

Candidates who demonstrate a passion for working with children and a strong desire to teach.

We are looking for applicants with a good level of spoken and written standard English.

Personal Qualities (3 – 7 Course)

We are looking for candidates who have as much relevant experience of being in school as possible and who have researched the modern classroom and the Early Years Curriculum. Showing evidence of why a career in teaching in the Early Years is for them.

Candidates who demonstrate a passion for working with young children and a strong desire to teach.

We are looking for applicants with a good level of spoken and written standard English.

Other Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a declaration regarding any criminal convictions, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), regarding suitability to work with young people and a fitness to teach declaration.