Northumbria university is offering returning to teaching courses for former teachers returning to the classroom
Former primary teachers interested in brushing up their skills and returning to the classroom can attend a returned course at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle, from the 7th May 2003 and late applications are still being accepted.
The course lasts ten weeks and those attending will be able to claim a bursary of up to £150 per week with a further amount of up to £150 per child per week available towards the cost of childcare while they 're-train'.
The courses are designed by the teacher training agency (TTA) to help bring former teachers up to date on the latest developments in the classroom. Topics will include information and communications technology (ICT), the national numeracy and literacy strategies, behaviour management, and an update on the national curriculum.
The TTA's Director of Teacher Supply & Recruitment, Mary Doherty said:
'Thousands of former teachers have already completed refresher courses and returned to the classroom. The courses offer a great opportunity to brush up on skills and expertise and help to get people up to speed on the 'National curriculum' and other changes within the profession.
'Former teachers appreciate the emotional rewards that teaching offers. I hope they will look at these new initiatives and the significant improvements taking place, including the increased salary scales, and better career prospects. There has never been a better time to return to the classroom'.
Melvyn Brown, who manages Northumbria's course said:
'Dozens of people in the Newcastle areas have already successfully completed returner courses, so we are delighted to be able to offer another course for others planning to return to the profession. Places on this course are filling up fast so to register please contact Andrew Pearce on 0191 215 6472 or email: a.pearce@unn.ac.uk The course starts on the 7th May and runs for ten weeks, although late applications are still being accepted .
Almost half of all enquiries to the TTA's Teaching Information Line (0845 6000 991) are coming from people aged over 30s, who are interested in becoming teachers.
If you wish to find out more about the returner courses and other incentives please contact the TTA's Returning to Teach Programme on 0845 6000 993 or visit the TTA website: www.canteach.gov.uk/returning_to_teach
Notes to Editors
Training Bursaries
Every participant on TTA-funded returned courses is eligible for a training bursary of up to £150 per week (to a maximum of £1,500 for the duration of the course). The bursary is fixed and is not dependent on the nature of the course (i.e. part-time, full-time or distance learning).
Every participant on TTA-funded returned courses is eligible for a training bursary of up to £150 per week (to a maximum of £1,500 for the duration of the course). The bursary is fixed and is not dependent on the nature of the course (i.e. part-time, full-time or distance learning).
Childcare Support
Childcare support is available as necessary and is intended to reimburse participants who incur childcare costs whilst attending a returner course. Participants with children may require childcare support for time spent attending taught sessions, tutorials and school placements or to facilitate periods of independent study.
Childcare support is available as necessary and is intended to reimburse participants who incur childcare costs whilst attending a returner course. Participants with children may require childcare support for time spent attending taught sessions, tutorials and school placements or to facilitate periods of independent study.
Participants are eligible for childcare support of up to £150 per week for every child up to the age of 5 years (to a maximum of £1,800 per child for the duration of the course) and up to £70 per week for every child between the age of 5 and 14 years (to a maximum £840 per child for the duration of the course).
Public enquiries: Returning to Teach Programme 0845 6000 993
www.canteach.gov.uk
Media enquiries: Financial Dynamics 020 7269 7122 / 7293
www.canteach.gov.uk
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