CTTC News

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we are proud to highlight the teacher apprenticeship route available at Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC). The apprenticeship programme allows aspiring teachers to work in a…

Primary trainees recently took part in an engaging and practical science training session designed to build confidence, subject knowledge and classroom-ready strategies for teaching science effectively. The session was led by Rebecca…

Our trainees successfully completed their First Aid Training Course where they have gained vital life-saving skills to support their future students and communities. Investing in these skills means our trainees are not only ready to…

Are you a 14 to 18-year old interested in a career in teaching? We are pleased to share a new information booklet designed to inspire the next generation of teachers that has been launched as part of the Essex Year of Opportunity.…

Celebrating 25 Years of Sector-Leadership: A Milestone Evening for National Association of School‑Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) Last week, our Directors were honoured to attend celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of NASBTT,…

At CTTC, learning extends far beyond the classroom. This week, a group of our Primary trainee teachers enjoyed a fascinating visit to one of Colchester’s most iconic landmarks –  Jumbo, the town’s…

It has been a fantastic start to the academic year for Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC), as we proudly welcome our largest ever cohort of trainee teachers across our Primary and Secondary programmes. The enthusiasm,…

Last week our trainees enjoyed an inspiring session on classroom presence and motivating pupils as part of their Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) training. The session was led by Billy Herring, an experienced drama teacher and…

Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Colchester Teacher Training Consortium, rated Ofsted Outstanding, is offering two unique opportunities this November to experience our high-quality training first-hand. Primary Teaching…

CTTC is proud to be working with Action Tutoring, a national education charity with a mission to break the cycle of poverty through free tutoring in schools. Action Tutoring provide opportunities for volunteers to work with and support…

The start of the new academic year marked the beginning of an exciting journey for our new cohort of trainee teachers as they took part in CTTC’s Induction Week. The programme provided a warm welcome, valuable introductions and the…

We are delighted to announce that Christine Wager, Director of the Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC), has been elected as the Regional Chair for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in the Eastern Region. In this role,…