GITEP SCITT is a unique collaboration between all the secondary schools in Gloucestershire who work together in a SCITT (school-centred initial teacher training provider). Our training is dominantly school based but we also believe strongly that our trainees should have the time to develop subject expertise and an understanding of theoretical aspects of education. Professional studies weeks throughout the year, with lectures and workshops led by expert speakers, support the training in schools. Trainees from our partnership schools meet as subject groups every Thursday with subject leaders who are also serving teachers. GITEP works in partnership with the University of Bristol to offer the academic PGCE. Both focus solely on secondary teacher training and share a commitment to developing outstanding subject expertise.