What Our Trainees Say

Secondary feedback 2024-25

Training with Vantage has been a fantastic experience. I have laughed and learned so much throughout this course - from the professional training sessions to the individual lessons with the students. I felt so supported this year, and would recommend this course to anyone aspiring to be a teacher in the future.

I have enjoyed my training year with Vantage, learning such a vast amount from excellent teachers in my department and in the wider school community. I feel excited and confident to embark my ECT year. Thank you Vantage for everything.

Vantage Teacher Training was truly exceptional. The sessions were engaging, well-structured and packed with practical strategies that I could immediately apply in my classroom. The trainers were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about education, creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Thanks to the training, I feel more confident, equipped, and motivated in my teaching practice. I highly recommend this program to any educator looking to grow professionally and make a great impact on their students.

The Vantage course has made me feel so supported for the whole year, helping me build confidence in my teaching practice. My placement mentors have been fantastic in helping me get through what is known for being a really hard year. If you have any worries about beginning teacher training, go with vantage because those worries will be eased.

Following the Vantage teacher training programme has been one of the best decisions I could have made. Staff have been extremely supportive throughout and are always there to help. The programme gives you a wide range of experiences in contrasting placement schools, supporting subject specialism, professional behaviours and developing teaching practice through teaching experience and University sessions. I would recommend this programme to anyone searching for their start into teaching.

The course is well structured and really allows you to rapidly develop as a teacher. Both my placement schools were amazing as well as my mentors, and host teachers were incredibly supportive. If you get stuck, there is always someone there to help!

I cannot recommend the teacher training programme highly enough. From the very first day, the support and expertise provided by the training providers were truly outstanding. The trainers were not only incredibly knowledgeable, possessing a deep understanding of pedagogical theory and practical classroom strategies, but they were also genuinely supportive. I feel thoroughly prepared and inspired to embark on my teaching career. This training has been an incredibly enriching and transformative journey, and I am immensely grateful for the exceptional support I received.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time training with Vantage. The support from all staff has been invaluable in developing my teaching practice, with high quality feedback from experienced teachers and specialised training from various members of staff. The structure has been organised to both meet the requirements of the course and to best support my well-being and development. The staff and department have been very supportive and helpful.

The well-being support provided by Vantage ensures you never feel isolated, even if you are the only trainee in your placement school. The demands of the course are high, but they support you through this every step of the way and I feel I have come out the other end as the strongest teacher I could possibly be.

The support from both subject specialists and core training staff has been brilliant, and I’ve particularly valued how the course balances theory with practical strategies that work in the classroom. The SKAP sessions for PE were especially helpful in supporting my subject knowledge and planning. I’d highly recommend Vantage to anyone wanting a supportive and well-structured route into teaching

Primary feedback 2024-25

I’ve really enjoyed the course. The hands-on experience in school has been key in helping me transition from a teaching assistant to a classroom teacher. Being part of everyday school life has given me the confidence and skills to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

I recently completed this teacher training course, and I can confidently say it was a transformative experience. The course was thoughtfully designed, blending theory with practical application in a way that kept me engaged and inspired from start to finish. I highly recommend this training to anyone serious about becoming an impactful, confident, and well-prepared educator.

The Vantage ITT course has been an experience that I will never forget. July 2024 marked the beginning of my journey with Vantage, and I recall walking into my placement on transition day to meet my mentor and get to know the children. Immediately, when I stepped foot into the building, I was treated like a member of staff and was referred to as a teacher. I also remember how warm, supportive, and friendly everyone was. This continued throughout the year. Vantage and the placement schools are like small families that collectively support each trainee to achieve their best. I cannot thank VNHTT enough for their support, dedication, and commitment to making me into an excellent practitioner ready for my ECT years.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my teacher training course, it has been an inspiring and rewarding journey. The support I have received from everyone involved has been incredible. My mentor has been especially encouraging, offering guidance, constructive feedback, and reassurance throughout the year, which has helped me grow in confidence and develop my teaching skills. The team at Vantage has also been amazing, always approachable and ready to help with any concerns or challenges. Their encouragement and expertise have made me feel valued and supported every step of the way, making this experience both positive and memorable.

Over the past year, I have grown so much both in skills and in knowledge. It’s been an incredible journey, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for better mentors. The two I were allocated have been so supportive throughout, and I’m truly grateful for the guidance, encouragement, and wisdom they've shared with me.  Thanks to their support combined with Vantage training sessions, I’ve been able to flourish into the teacher I am today. I’ve not only enjoyed the course, but I can honestly say that this experience has been the best. It’s been inspiring, challenging, and so rewarding and I’m excited for what’s to come as an ECT. Thank you!"

This has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and I have Vantage to thank for that!

I really enjoyed my time at Vantage, the staff, Tutors and colleagues made me feel very welcome. the year was difficult but the people at Vantage helped me through and this course has allowed me to be prepared for my next steps.

Teaching isn't for everyone, and it is a rollercoaster. When we were told to expect just that, we probably took it with a pinch of salt. But with grit, hard work, (some) long nights, determination and resilience, we made it! It wouldn't be possible without the support and guidance from equally hard-working mentors, school staff, guest lecturers and course leaders. Be ready for some late nights, but they are more than worth it when you see the smiles on the faces of pupils whose lives you're about to influence!