What I2I Teaching Partnership does

I2I Teaching Partnership is a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider headquartered in Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom, and operating as part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust. The company delivers Ofsted Outstanding-rated postgraduate teacher training programmes that lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with an optional Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for 60 Master's-level credits. Training is delivered through a partner-school network spanning Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex, with five physical training centres located in Farnham, Shepperton, Basingstoke, Southampton and Reigate.

The core product is a one-year teacher training programme structured around professional studies, subject studies and progressive school placements, supported by a five-layer mentor model (SCITT Directors, Professional Mentors, Pastoral Mentors, Subject Tutors and placement school mentors). Beyond the main Secondary and Primary training pathways, the offering includes a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course for candidates whose undergraduate degree does not directly match their target teaching subject, an Undergraduate Teaching Internship Programme, and a School Experience Programme for prospective applicants. Programme materials are accessed through the Insight Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

The business operates a sales-led, application-driven go-to-market: candidates apply via the Department for Education's Get into Teaching platform, are interviewed (including a mini-teaching session), and progress through cohort-based enrolment. Revenue is generated through tuition fees and DfE-aligned training funding, with specific pricing not publicly disclosed. The customer base is dual-sided, comprising individual aspiring teachers (graduates and career changers) as the paying cohort and partner secondary schools as placement hosts, with the parent Weydon Multi Academy Trust providing organisational infrastructure. The company is privately held, employs 11-50 staff, and has not raised any external equity funding.

Name

I2I Teaching Partnership

Legal name

i2i Teaching Partnership

Website

https://i2ipartnership.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I2I Teaching Partnership is an Ofsted Outstanding-rated School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider, part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, delivering QTS and PGCE teacher training through a network of partner schools and five training centres across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farnham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Teacher Training Programme Fees: The organisation generates revenue through tuition fees for its SCITT teacher training programmes, which offer both QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and PGCE qualifications. The programmes include professional studies sessions, subject studies sessions, and school placement components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

i2i Teaching Partnership is an Ofsted Outstanding-rated School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider that runs postgraduate teacher training programmes leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to also earn a PGCE. Training is delivered through a combination of centre-based professional and subject studies sessions and progressive placements in a network of partner secondary schools across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex, supported by a Trainee Platform (Insight VLE).

Product overview

I2I Teaching Partnership operates as a unified teacher training platform offering School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programmes. The core offering is the i2i Teacher Training Programme, which provides both Secondary and Primary teacher training pathways leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Training is delivered through a network of partnership schools across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex, with training centres in Farnham, Shepperton, Basingstoke, Southampton, and Reigate. The programme is supplemented by a School Experience Programme for prospective applicants, Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses for those needing to strengthen subject expertise, and an Undergraduate Teaching Internship Programme. Trainees access materials and resources through the Insight Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• i2i Teacher Training Programme (SCITT) An Ofsted Outstanding-rated School Centred Initial Teacher Training programme offering postgraduate teacher training through a network of partnership schools across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex. Designed for aspiring primary and secondary teachers.
• Secondary Teacher Training Secondary school teacher training programme covering various subject specialisms including Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography, Music, PE, Design Technology, MFL, RE, and Chemistry. Intended for graduates and career changers who want to teach in secondary schools.
• Primary Teacher Training Primary school teacher training programme for those wishing to teach Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Delivered as part of the i2i SCITT programme.
• QTS & PGCE Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) award, with the option to also achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for 60 Master's level credits. Awarded to trainees who successfully complete the i2i SCITT programme.
• School Experience Programme A programme offering candidates the opportunity to spend time in partner schools observing teaching and pastoral work, and talking to teachers about day-to-day life in a school. Intended for prospective trainees considering applying to the SCITT.
• Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) A course offered to those whose degree is not directly applicable to the subject they wish to teach, helping to refresh and strengthen subject knowledge before the training programme. Intended for prospective trainees with non-subject-specific degrees.
• Undergraduate Teaching Internship Programme An internship programme for undergraduates considering a career in teaching. Provides early classroom exposure as a recruitment pathway into the SCITT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainees successfully complete teacher training and are employed as qualified teachers in partner schools

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Weydon Multi Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partneri2i Teaching Partnership is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust. The trust provides the organisational infrastructure and support for the SCITT provider, with headquarters at Weydon Lane, Farnham. Trainees often complete placements at schools within the trust network.
• Partner Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe i2i Teaching Partnership partners with secondary schools across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Middlesex. These schools provide high-quality and varied teacher training placements and share a commitment to outstanding teacher training and ongoing staff development. Examples include Weydon School, Farnham Heath End School, and Amery Hill School.
• Department for Education (DfE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partneri2i operates in conjunction with DfE systems. DfE provides nominated representatives to help applicants with their applications, including personal statements, interview practice, and teaching episode preparation. The DfE also facilitates the Get into Teaching platform that potential trainees use to register and access support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ark Teacher Training: School-led initial teacher training programme run by the Ark academy chain, offering primary and secondary training across multiple regions. Directly comparable to i2i's SCITT model of school-centred training with partner-school placements.
• Teach First: UK's largest graduate teacher training charity, training teachers via an alternative school-led route into low-income schools. Closely comparable to i2i as an alternative to university-led ITT, but operates nationally and at much larger scale.
• Tes Institute: Provides teacher training qualifications including PGCE and assessment-only routes for aspiring teachers. Comparable to i2i as a non-university ITT qualification provider competing for the same trainee pool.
• National Institute of Teaching: Multi-academy-trust-backed school-led teacher training provider established in 2020, offering teacher training and professional development. Comparable to i2i in operating as a school-led alternative to university PGCE.

Broad incumbents

• University of Surrey (PGCE/ITE): University located in Guildford, Surrey offering PGCE teacher training across multiple subjects. Directly overlaps with i2i's Surrey catchment, offering a university-led competitor to the i2i SCITT.
• University of Southampton (PGCE/ITE): Russell-group university offering PGCE teacher training programmes in Hampshire/Southampton. Operates in i2i's geographic catchment with a university-led alternative to i2i's school-led SCITT model.
• Roehampton University: London-based university with an established teacher training college offering PGCE for primary and secondary. Competes with i2i for South East trainee applicants via a university-led route.
• Bath Spa University: University with a dedicated teacher training college offering PGCE programmes across multiple subjects. Operates as a university-led ITT provider comparable to i2i in mission, though with broader geographic reach.
• University of Reading (PGCE/ITE): Major university-led ITT provider in the South East of England offering PGCE for primary and secondary. Competes with i2i for the same South East trainee pool, but with a campus-based university delivery model.
• Canterbury Christ Church University: Major South East university for teacher training with large ITT cohorts and PGCE programmes. Comparable as a competitor within the same South East ITT applicant pool as i2i.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i2i-teaching-partnership-scitt
• Instagraminstagram.com/i2i_teaching_partnership

Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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