Life as a teacher FAQs

Q: What areas are covered by the London fringe?
Q: How can I get some experience of teaching in Wales?
Q: Will joining the student associates scheme interfere with my studies?
Q: Can graduates join the student associates scheme?
Q: What areas are covered by the London fringe?
A: The following fall into the London Fringe area:

in Berkshire: the Districts of Bracknell Forest, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead

in Buckinghamshire: the Districts of South Buckinghamshire and Chiltern

in Essex: the Districts of Basildon, Brentwood, Epping Forest, Harlow and Thurrock

in Hertfordshire: the Districts of Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, St Albans, Three Rivers, Watford and Welwyn Hatfield

in Kent: the Districts of Dartford and Sevenoaks

in Surrey: the whole county

in West Sussex: the District of Crawley

Q: How can I get some experience of teaching in Wales?
A: 'Prepare to Teach' courses were developed as a collaborative venture between ITT providers and the Open University in Wales. They include six days' school experience and are offered for secondary mathematics, science, modern languages, design and technology, and Welsh. Enquiries should be made directly to the Open University by contacting Clare Schroder - tel: 029 2039 7911; email: c.a.schroder@open.ac.uk

A number of ITT providers also run Teaching Taster days. These vary, but generally offer the opportunity for you to visit a school and the university or college running the scheme, and to talk to lecturers and teachers about initial teacher training and teaching. Details can be obtained from individual ITT providers.
Q: Will joining the student associates scheme interfere with my studies?
A: The scheme is flexible, so it shouldn't get in the way of your course commitments. The fifteen days of student placement can be planned to fit with your studies.
Q: Can graduates join the student associates scheme?
A: The scheme is only for those currently studying in full-time or part-time education, this can include those studying for postgraduate qualifications.