Our Aims

The Aims and Mission of the Primary Catholic Partnership

Mission

The Mission of the Primary Catholic Partnership is to provide school centred initial teacher training which promotes the highest standards of teaching and learning based on a Catholic philosophy of education.

Rationale

• To provide an appropriate training opportunity for those seeking to teach in a Catholic Primary School, at the end of their course.
• To provide high quality, well resourced training within a Christian environment which has the support of a Catholic community.
• To ensure a future supply of well-qualified teachers who are able to deliver effective teaching based on a Catholic philosophy of education.
• To enhance the on-going professional development of staff within the participating schools.

Aims

The Primary Catholic Partnership aims to provide:

1. a high quality route into primary teaching for graduates of different backgrounds using Catholic schools, where the religious dimension is given a high priority, together with St Mary's University College, Twickenham and the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.
2. a supportive environment for trainees, mentors, tutors and teachers, which will enable them to attain their individual potential and develop the personal and professional qualities necessary for effective teaching.
3. teachers of high quality, who possess the understanding, knowledge, skills, attitudes and responsibilities necessary for the achievement of best primary practice at Key Stages 1 and 2.
4. particular attention to the knowledge and skills required in teaching and assessing the National Curriculum core subjects as stated in the QTS Standards (2007) and an emphasis within the core subjects on the teaching of literacy, numeracy and ICT.
5. the opportunity to study towards the Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies which will strengthen their ability to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith schools.