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Applications for Lead Programme Partner for September 2023-2024 are now open

 

What is a Lead Programme Partner?

Lead Programme Partner is an innovative route into teaching that enables schools to take a leading role in initial teacher training through working in partnership with accredited ITT providers. Loreto Grammar School currently has an alliance of 8 secondary schools and works in partnership with The University of Manchester.

Successful completion at a Lead Programme Partner leads to a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Manchester University offers additional M-Level credits which can be used towards a Master’s Degree, should you wish to do additional training at a later date.

Loreto Grammar School offers places in the following subjects at our alliance schools in the Trafford area: Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, MFL (French with Spanish or German), Physics, and Religious Education.

There is a possibility that trainees who successfully complete their training with us as a Lead Programme Provider will then go on to work in one of the schools in which they were trained – although this is not guaranteed. 

 
Why choose Loreto?
 
Loreto Grammar School is an over-subscribed, selective girls’ grammar school with academy status. Our students are in the top 50% of the ability range in and beyond Trafford.
 
We ensure that all of our trainees have a solid foundation upon which to build their teaching career at secondary level. We hope that our friendly and supportive ethos combined with high quality training from our committed and experienced subject mentors will ensure that you become a confident and well-rounded teacher.   
 
We aim to offer you as wide a teaching experience as possible within your year as a trainee teacher. Our alliance schools have been carefully selected to ensure that they provide you with a broad range of teaching experiences whilst working alongside some truly outstanding teachers.
 
Lead Programme Partner is supported by a broad programme of professional development seminars, covering a range of whole school issues.
 
Our training includes:
  • Observation of outstanding lessons
  • Support from outstanding teachers
  • Trained Subject Mentors
  • Quality assurance across the alliance
  • A wide range of professional development opportunities
  • Unique opportunity to visit special schools
  • Our Professional Mentor has many years' experience in running School Direct
 
Interested in Lead Programme Partner?
 
If you are interested in the Lead Programme Partner programme for 2023-2024, you should:
  • Check that you meet the university requirements for your chosen HE provider, subject and phase.
  • Visit the websites of our alliance schools for more information.
  • Complete an application form on the UCAS website.
 
Interviews will take place at the lead school, Loreto Grammar School. If you have any questions regarding our secondary training programmes please feel free to contact our Professional Mentor, Ariadne Baker: abaker@loretogrammar.co.uk.
 
Successful applicants will begin their training in September 2024 with our excellent induction programme. 
 
Please note that we are now closed for applications from International fee-paying applicants. International applicants who wish to apply to the University of Manchester Secondary PGCE should do so directly to the core PGCE programme in the relevant subject.
 
Subjects on offer 
  • Chemistry
  • Business with economics
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • MFL (French with German or Spanish)
  • Physics

Affiliated Secondary Schools

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For further details including tuition fees and bursaries, visit the Department of Education website:
 
http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/school-based-training

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Posted on: 26/09/2023

Loreto Grammar School achieves Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction

Loreto Whale, displayed on our fence next to the tennis courts, made from plastic bottle tops to symbolise the dangers of plastic pollution to marine life. An enormous thank you to our students and staff who have worked very hard to promote eco awareness in our school and undertaken so many eco initiatives allowing us to fly the Eco flag. The Eco Schools board reviewed our application and were pleased to highlight the following:- "Achieving our accreditation demonstrates that you have gone above and beyond to improve your local community and protect our planet, if everyone shared the same passion, determination and dedication we're sure the climate crisis would soon be thing of the past. It is very impressive that you have formed such a large Eco-Committee with fantastic adult member support. It shows that young people in your school are aware of environmental issues and are committed to being active and creating positive change. This knowledge and attitude has provided your school with excellent foundations for the many successes achieved through a whole school approach and the fact that the work of your Eco-Committee is valued and respected amongst staff and pupils alike! We loved reading the quotes provided by members of the Eco-Committee which demonstrate that they are impressive individuals who are passionate about improving their local community and protecting our planet. Your Curriculum Link examples are imaginative, practical and fun, making environmental education accessible and engaging, well done! This is a great way to add context to your Eco-Schools work, it means young people at your school are given the opportunity to learn about important environmental issues and then the chance to work on these issues – a great dual approach. This is a great way to add context to your Eco-Schools work, it means young people at your school are given the opportunity to learn about important environmental issues and then the chance to work on these issues – a great dual approach. It was also wonderful to read you had supplemented your environmental learning with a field trip to the Waste Recycling Plant in Sharston to learn about Waste Management– the day sounded brilliant! We absolutely loved seeing the evidence you provided of your completed sessions and planning, all involved should be incredibly proud of their achievements. You have placed a lot of emphasis on informing as many members of your school community as possible in your Eco- Schools work and this is a strength of your application. You have made significant efforts to involve all pupils and your wider school community, maximising the impacts of your Eco-Schools work and benefitting your local area and our planet. Your greatest successes link clearly to the experience of your pupils. It is great that you were able to greatly improve school-wide efforts with recycling. This is what the best forms of climate action are about – impactful but achievable things that create a positive experience and prompt more action. We love this! Managing and resourcing changes is a common and big challenge to face, especially when actively trying to involve your local community! Your actions have faced this challenge and made brilliant choices to adapt to them. SMART choices and a committed Eco- Committee have overcome any obstacles and you should be proud of your achievements this year. We love your collaborative approach to creating an Eco-Code pledge, this approach has allowed your Eco-Committee to take ownership and create a final code that will be treasured by everyone at your school. Your Eco-Code is a fantastic call to action for all who read it. It’s a great reflection of the ethos your Eco-Committee have created. Overall, this is a terrific application. Everyone at Loreto Grammar School should be proud of the Green Team and the amazing and inspiring work that they’ve delivered this year. You’re more than worthy of your Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction. Congratulations!" This award demonstrates our continuing Eco journey as we strive to live out Pope Francis’ message of “Laudate Si” (praise be to you), the Loreto Sisters seven year action plan (2021-2028) on “Care for our Common Home” and our own school response to climate change. We look forward to 2023-24 with hope and commitment.Read More

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