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Case study: Kieran Edwards

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Kieran Edwards Kieran Edwards is currently training with Ormiston Teacher Training in Norfolk and has already completed two of his three placements in Ormiston schools. This September, he will be joining Cliff Park Ormiston Academy as a newly qualified English teacher. Kieran’s drive to teach stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of… Read More »Case study: Kieran Edwards

Case study: Toni Hughes

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Toni Hughes Before joining the Ormiston Teacher Training programme, Toni, 27, completed a degree in sport, exercise and nutrition. With a strong belief in the power of movement to support not only physical health but also emotional growth and confidence, she was drawn to a teaching career that allows her to share that passion with… Read More »Case study: Toni Hughes

Case study: Joshua Drakard

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Joshua Drakard Joshua Drakard’s path into teaching has been shaped by a lifelong passion for engineering and a deep-rooted commitment to service and community. A Repair Industrialisation Engineer by background, Joshua previously worked for a global aerospace company, specialising in the maintenance of aircraft components. Alongside his professional career, Joshua has spent over a decade… Read More »Case study: Joshua Drakard

Case Study: Alfie Benson

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Alfie Benson Alfie, 21, is currently training with Ormiston Teacher Training and will be joining the staff team at an outstanding school locally, following the completion of his programme. He studied mathematics at the University of Essex, where his passion for education grew during a final-year research project. Outside the classroom, Alfie has been involved… Read More »Case Study: Alfie Benson

Young Suffolk trainee teacher heads to Australia for Scout expedition

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Alfie Benson, a trainee teacher at Ormiston Academies Trust’s Suffolk campus, has undertaken a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Malaysia and Australia as part of a worldwide Jamboree experience. Alfie took part in the event alongside 10,000 other scouts and leaders, who came together to share experiences and build life skills across teamwork, communication, resilience, and responsibility.… Read More »Young Suffolk trainee teacher heads to Australia for Scout expedition

Case Study: Fraser Dodds

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Fraser Dodds Fraser Dodds, 24, grew up in south Suffolk and initially pursued a career in electronic engineering, specialising in designing and testing printed circuit boards. However, he soon realised that he craved a more social and interactive role, one where he could make a tangible difference in people’s lives. With a passion for problem-solving… Read More »Case Study: Fraser Dodds

A day in the life of Andy Clifton – Tutor and Assistant Head, Ormiston Teacher Training Staffordshire

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Being involved in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) at any level is an amazing experience and a privilege. But to be a Tutor or even an Assistant Head in charge of the next generation of teachers is, quite simply, the best job in the world. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities and the chance to shape… Read More »A day in the life of Andy Clifton – Tutor and Assistant Head, Ormiston Teacher Training Staffordshire

Case Study: Hazel-Rose Cubbage

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Hazel-Rose Cubbage Hazel-Rose Cubbage, 25, is a trainee science teacher specialising in Biology as part of the 2025 cohort. Before embarking on her teaching journey, she pursued two forensic science degrees at Liverpool John Moores University, where she contributed to a published paper. She also gained valuable experience through an internship with the police and… Read More »Case Study: Hazel-Rose Cubbage

Morgan’s Teacher Trainee Blog – The Start of My Teaching Journey

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Hi, I’m Morgan, and I’m thrilled to be on my journey to becoming a physics teacher through Ormiston Teacher Training, currently on placement at Ormiston Horizon Academy. Education has always played a significant role in my life. Growing up in a family that fostered children, I saw first-hand the transformative impact education could have. These… Read More »Morgan’s Teacher Trainee Blog – The Start of My Teaching Journey