The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub

What The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub does

The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub is a designated Department for Education Teaching School Hub operating as a division within The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Company Number 07730920). One of 11 such hubs in the West Midlands, it delivers the DfE's statutory 'golden thread' of teacher development across North Birmingham and the wider West Midlands: Initial Teacher Training via the Ofsted-Outstanding Arthur Terry SCITT; the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) in partnership with the Education Development Trust; the full suite of National Professional Qualifications delivered with the Ambition Institute; and Appropriate Body monitoring services for ECT induction. The hub also coordinates regional curriculum networks, including the Trent and Tame Language Hub (co-led with Painsley Catholic College) and RISE West Midlands school improvement.

The operating technology stack is conventional and compliance-driven rather than proprietary. The hub administers the ECT lifecycle through the DfE ECT Manager portal and RECT (Register ECTs) system, hosts the ECTP learning platform for programme delivery, and integrates DfE Sign-In for identity. The NPQ Programme Delivery Platform is operated jointly with Ambition Institute for clinic sessions, cohort management and assessment tracking. No AI/ML, automation, or differentiated proprietary technology is referenced; competitive advantage sits in integration and reputation rather than software IP.

Commercial mechanics are grant-funded rather than market-priced. The hub is the regional delivery arm for DfE-funded programmes — ITT mentor training (£876/mentor), SCITT placement payments (up to £1,300/year per partner school), NPQ scholarships (concentrated in the 50% most disadvantaged schools), and ECF/ECTE delivery fees. All programmes are fully funded for eligible participants and schools, so there is no per-seat price: revenue per school is structurally low but predictable, and the hub monetises volume and reach across 530+ schools, ~4,000 teachers engaged cumulatively, and 454 schools in active delivery. Go-to-market is relationship-led direct engagement with headteachers, induction tutors and CPD leads across North Birmingham and the West Midlands, supported by LinkedIn/Instagram presence, headteacher forums, and DfE portal referrals.

Name

The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub

Legal name

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership

Website

https://arthurterryteachingschool.atlp.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub, part of The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, is one of 11 DfE-designated Teaching School Hubs in the West Midlands delivering fully funded initial teacher training, early career support, NPQs and Appropriate Body services to 530+ schools across North Birmingham.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Training and Professional Development Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Teacher Certification & Licensure Programs (EDAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses) (EDACAIAB)

Keywords

• Initial teacher training
• Early career framework
• National professional qualifications
• School professional development
• Teacher training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton Coldfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DfE-Funded Training Programmes: Core revenue derived from Department for Education funding as a designated Teaching School Hub. This includes funding for ITT mentor training, ECF/ECTE delivery, NPQ scholarship funding for eligible schools, and Appropriate Body services.
2. SCITT Placement and Partnership Funding: Schools receive placement payments (up to £1300 per year) and mentor training funding (up to £876 per new mentor) through the SCITT partnership programme, funded by DfE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub delivers DfE-funded teacher training and professional development services across the full career continuum. Core offerings include School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) programme, a comprehensive suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), and Appropriate Body compliance services for ECT inductions, delivered to schools across North Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

Product overview

The Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub operates as a multi-service educational training platform providing teacher development across the career lifecycle. Core offerings include the SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) for initial teacher qualification, the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) programme for newly qualified teachers, and a comprehensive suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). The hub also serves as an Appropriate Body for ECT compliance monitoring, delivers the Teaching Internship Programme, and provides Assessment Only routes to QTS. Additional services include the Trent and Tame Language Hub, a Recruitment and Retention Toolkit for partner schools, and RISE West Midlands school improvement support. The organization functions as part of The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, delivering the DfE's 'golden thread' of ITT, Early Career Framework, and NPQs across North Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arthur Terry SCITT: School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider offering primary and secondary teacher training courses across North Birmingham and the West Midlands region.

Products and services

• Arthur Terry SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) A SCITT providing teacher training across early years, primary, and secondary phases. Designated in 2012, it has trained over 300 teachers with 95% employed in regional schools.
• Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) Statutory induction programme for Early Career Teachers including mentor support, reduced timetable, and formal assessments against Teachers' Standards. Delivered in partnership with Education Development Trust.
• Appropriate Body Service Monitoring and quality assurance service for ECT inductions, including progress reviews, formal assessments, and compliance checks against statutory guidance.
• National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Suite of professional qualifications including NPQ for Headship, Senior Leadership, SENCOs, Early Years Leadership, Leading Primary Mathematics, Leading Literacy, Leading Teacher Development, Leading Teaching, and Leading Behaviour and Culture. Delivered in partnership with Ambition Institute.
• Teaching Internship Programme DfE-funded internship programme providing school experience for potential teachers in shortage subjects including Maths, Physics, Chemistry, MFL, and Design & Technology.
• Assessment Only Route to QTS Route for experienced teachers to gain Qualified Teacher Status through assessment against Teachers' Standards without additional training.
• Trent and Tame Language Hub Language network co-led with Painsley Catholic College, delivering evidence-informed professional development to language teachers across Birmingham, Stoke and Staffordshire. Has engaged 198 teachers from 82 schools.
• RISE West Midlands DfE-backed school improvement programme providing universal support to help schools raise standards and break the link between background and future success.
• Recruitment and Retention Toolkit Practical toolkit for schools providing resources, audit tools, case studies, and guidance to support teacher recruitment and retention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of SCITT trainees employed in regional schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Painsley Catholic CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-leads the Trent and Tame Language Hub alongside The Arthur Terry School, delivering evidence-informed professional development to language teachers across Birmingham, Stoke and Staffordshire.
• Ambition InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbition Institute is the delivery partner for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), providing the assessment framework and programme materials. The hub runs full suite of NPQs including Headship, Senior Leadership, SENCO, Leading Teaching, Leading Behaviour and Culture, Leading Literacy, Leading Primary Mathematics and Leading Teacher Development.
• Education Development TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Development Trust delivers the fully funded Early Career Framework/ECTE programme in partnership with the hub. Both organisations were recently inspected and graded Outstanding by Ofsted. EDT provides the training content and platforms for ECF participant delivery.
• Department for EducationcoreOthersDfE is the primary funder and regulatory body for all hub programmes including Teaching School Hub designation, SCITT operations, ITT mentor training funding, ECF/ECTE delivery, NPQ scholarship funding and Appropriate Body services. The hub operates under DfE frameworks and uses DfE sign-in systems.
• SCITT Partner SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 530+ schools across North Birmingham and West Midlands providing placement opportunities for trainee teachers, hosting ITT placements and participating in mentor training. Schools receive DfE funding for placements (£1300) and mentor training (£876 per mentor).
• Trent and Tame Language Hub NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage Hub network covering Birmingham, Stoke and Staffordshire with 82+ schools and 198 teachers engaged in professional development. Provides CPD, HHCL advocacy, German advocacy and language ambassador programmes.
• Step Into TeachingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal organisation that recruits graduates and places them in school settings, often as Teaching Assistants, with a strong track record of converting graduates into trainee teachers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ark Teacher Training: Multi-academy trust-based ITT provider operating a SCITT-style school-centred training model. Comparable to Arthur Terry SCITT in delivery model (school-based, employer-led) and target customer (aspiring teachers in MAT-affiliated schools), though Ark is much larger and London-centric.
• National Institute of Teaching: Founded in 2023 as a dedicated NPQ provider with a near-identical scope of qualifications (Headship, Senior Leadership, SENCO, Leading Teaching, etc.). Directly competes for NPQ cohort allocation from the same DfE scholarship pot that Arthur Terry TSH draws on through Ambition Institute.
• UCL Institute of Education (IOE): The largest university-based teacher training provider in the UK, offering PGCE and other ITT routes. Directly competes with Arthur Terry SCITT for the same aspiring teacher pool, with the alternative HE-based delivery route being the principal competitor to the SCITT school-centred model.
• Teacher Development Trust: UK charity focused specifically on teacher continuing professional development and evidence-based CPD programmes. Operates in the same in-service PD segment as Arthur Terry TSH's NPQ and ECF programmes, serving overlapping school audiences with comparable mission-driven positioning.
• Teach First: One of the largest UK ITT charities and a direct competitor in the initial teacher training market. Teach First recruits and trains graduates into low-income schools, similar to SCITT's mission of placing teachers in regional schools, and operates under the same DfE-funded ITT framework.
• Oasis Teacher Training: Multi-academy trust-based ITT/SCITT provider operating school-centred teacher training comparable to Arthur Terry SCITT. Similar MAT-rooted delivery model, recruits from the same graduate pool, and serves similar community-school audiences under the same DfE ITT framework.
• University of Birmingham (School of Education): Regional HE-based ITT provider in the same Birmingham geography as Arthur Terry TSH. Offers PGCE and other teacher training routes that compete directly with the SCITT for both candidates and placement schools within the West Midlands.
• Education Development Trust: Designated ECF/ECTE delivery partner of Arthur Terry TSH and a directly comparable UK teacher-training organisation. EDT delivers the fully funded ECF programme that Arthur Terry TSH distributes to schools, is Ofsted Outstanding, and operates in the same DfE-funded teacher development segment.
• Ambition Institute: Designated NPQ delivery partner of Arthur Terry TSH and a directly comparable UK teacher-development charity. Ambition Institute runs the NPQ content and assessment framework across the same suite of qualifications, holds Ofsted Outstanding, and competes for the same DfE-funded teacher training market.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson: Global education and assessment incumbent that historically delivered ITT accreditation, teacher assessments and qualifications (e.g., former PGCE pathways). Broader than Arthur Terry TSH but operates in overlapping teacher assessment and certification markets with significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arthur-terry-teaching-school-hub
• Instagraminstagram.com/arthurterrytsh

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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