First weeks of Teacher Training

One of our School Direct trainees, Ms Kennedy, provides a glimpse into life as a trainee teacher at Liverpool College:

The School Direct programme is already proving to be a rewarding, engaging and challenging route to the teaching profession. From our involvement in the whole school INSET activities to being paired with a House Form and joining in with extra-curricular activities, we have been fully immersed in the learning with character culture of Liverpool College from the off. The subject mentoring system ensures we have support throughout from an experienced authority, providing not only formal guidance but an understanding forum for discussion when challenges arise. Initial observations have served to inspire and inform our progress, underpinned by study conducted at Hope University; introducing us to key theoretical thought and learning practices. Any beginner's nerves are assuaged by a personalised approach to your teaching, working at your own pace and building momentum as you feel comfortable.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few weeks on the programme and feel that the immersive nature, supportive framework and self-motivated learning central to the program are helping me to develop a key skill set for future success as a teacher.

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