SinoUK International Teacher Development Centre

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Gallery

A photographic record of the Centre's work.

A curated collection organised by theme — the University of Sunderland partnership, teacher development, professional workshops, partner schools across China, Assessment Only Route to QTS, conferences and celebrations of teacher success. The photographs are selected to document genuine educational activity rather than to promote it.

01 — University Partnership

University Partnership

SinoUK works in partnership with the University of Sunderland to support internationally recognised teacher development through the Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) pathway.

Andrew Greaves, Ian Elliott and Kofi during a partnership visit at Wycombe Abbey Changzhou — Andrew Greaves, Ian Elliott and Kofi during a partnership visit at Wycombe Abbey Changzhou, representing the developing collaboration that later became the SinoUK International Teacher Development Centre.

Official University of Sunderland portrait of Ian Elliott, Senior Lecturer in Education — Ian ElliottSenior Lecturer in Education, University of SunderlandAcademic lead supporting the Assessment Only Route to QTS pathway and the University of Sunderland partnership with SinoUK International Teacher Development Centre.

Diagram showing the partnership flow: University of Sunderland — SinoUK ITDC — Chinese Education Bureaux and Schools — The formal partnership structure connecting the University of Sunderland, SinoUK ITDC and partner schools and education bureaux across China.

02 — Teacher Development

Teacher Development

Supporting teachers through mentoring, classroom practice and professional reflection.

Portrait of Andrew Greaves, Founder of SinoUK ITDC — Andrew Greaves — Founder of SinoUK ITDC, British teacher and holder of UK Qualified Teacher Status.

Andrew Greaves working alongside colleagues at a partner school in Shanghai — Working alongside colleagues at a partner school — day-to-day mentoring and professional discussion in situ.

Chemistry apparatus prepared for a student practical lesson — Apparatus prepared ahead of a student practical — the practical detail behind every well-planned lesson.

Andrew Greaves portrait — Chemistry teacher and mentor — Chemistry teacher, mentor and Head of Department — the classroom practice that underpins every SinoUK programme.

03 — Professional Development Workshops

Professional Development Workshops

Practical professional development delivered to teachers and school leaders.

Teachers and instructors in a professional development training room — A professional development session in progress — instructors and delegates working through course materials together.

Andrew Greaves delivering a PADI Emergency First Response instructor course — Delivering a PADI Emergency First Response Instructor course — one strand of the wider CPD portfolio SinoUK supports.

Emergency First Response Instructor Certificate awarded to Andrew James Greaves — Emergency First Response Instructor Certificate — 急救教官证书 — awarded to Andrew James Greaves.

04 — Schools Across China

Schools Across China

Working alongside international schools across China.

Students conducting a practical chemistry experiment in the school laboratory — Students conducting a practical investigation in the science laboratory at a partner international school.

Close-up of a chemistry student working with laboratory glassware — Close-up of a student mid-experiment — the everyday craft of science teaching in practice.

Student setting up an experiment under teacher supervision — A student sets up an experiment under teacher guidance — safety, precision and independence developed together.

Students kayaking during an outdoor education programme — Outdoor education — students preparing to kayak during a whole-school activities week.

Students outdoors on the school grounds during a field programme — Students on the school grounds during a residential field programme — school life beyond the classroom.

05 — Assessment Only Route to QTS

Assessment Only Route to QTS

Supporting teachers through the Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status.

Newly qualified teacher at desk holding a UK Qualified Teacher Status certificate — A newly qualified teacher at their desk with the freshly awarded UK Qualified Teacher Status certificate.

Teacher standing with UK Qualified Teacher Status certificate following successful award — Following the successful award of Qualified Teacher Status by the Department for Education.

UK Department for Education Qualified Teacher Status certificate issued to Liping Chen — The Department for Education QTS certificate — the formal outcome of the Assessment Only pathway.

QTS portfolio and reference materials on a classroom shelf — Portfolio evidence and reference materials — the documentary backbone of Assessment Only Route to QTS.

06 — Conferences and Educational Events

Conferences and Educational Events

Sharing professional practice with schools, universities and educational organisations.

SinoUK team presenting at the Second Lingang Science Festival at YWIES Shanghai — The Second Lingang Science Festival at YWIES Shanghai — SinoUK contributing to the wider science education community.

Whole-school event in the school auditorium — A whole-school event in the auditorium — one of many occasions where SinoUK's work is recognised publicly.

07 — Celebrating Teacher Success

Celebrating Teacher Success

Celebrating the achievements of teachers progressing through internationally recognised professional development.

'Star of the Month' recognition board featuring Andy Greaves, Chemistry Teacher — 'Star of the Month' — recognition from senior leadership for outstanding contribution to teaching and student welfare.

Teacher celebrating the award of UK Qualified Teacher Status — A candidate celebrates the award of UK Qualified Teacher Status — a career-defining milestone.

Newly qualified teacher with UK QTS certificate — Newly qualified — the moment years of practice are formally recognised by the UK Department for Education.

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