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Please post in questions related to accommodations (campus/private)

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:24:49 UTC

For International students - Do not fret, we are here to guide you!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:30:16 UTC

For international students, DBS could be a daunting process as it links to bank accounts, address proof! Post your questions and we will try our best to help!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:32:11 UTC

You will be spending 120 days in placement schools. If you have any concerns, ask away!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:54:22 UTC

Life in the UK can be expensive but it's all about planning! We are here to provide tips on how to manage and still experience UK to the fullest!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:56:26 UTC

Bursary? No bursary? Post your questions and we might have the answers!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 16:58:03 UTC

Are you a parent or a mature student? Worried how to juggle university, school and home? We might be able to give some tips!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 17:39:25 UTC

You will be expected to complete 3 master's assignment! It could be challenging, however, we are here to share our experiences so you can cope better!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 17:41:03 UTC

Jeuvin here! I'm a Malaysian PGCE trainee ready to help you. I speak English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin!

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-03 18:11:46 UTC

Sam here! Mum of 2 girls embracing the teacher trainee life as a mature student. Age is just a number!

samantha6047_1 — 2024-06-03 18:21:46 UTC

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-05 12:03:32 UTC

Madiha here ! Mum of three, 38 years old, Chemistry is my passion and teaching is my profession 🙂

My name is Mohsen Rakhes. I'm doing PGCE Secondary (Physics) and I speak English and Arabic.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-05 12:05:30 UTC

Here is a video with Madiha (PGCE Chemistry) talking about her experience as a parent-student.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 12:05:56 UTC

Here is a video with Liz (PGCE Physics) talking about her experience locating an accommodation in Manchester.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 12:21:36 UTC

Here is a video with Emmanuel (PGCE Physics) talking about his experience obtaining a bursary.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 12:24:19 UTC

DBS Guideline

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 12:35:13 UTC

Click to read the guidance on obtaining DBS once you arrive in the UK.

We've compiled some living cost expenses from our cohort. Below is a detailed table of the data collected.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 16:26:03 UTC

Join Mike from Physics and James from Chemistry as they discuss transitioning from university to school placements.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 20:00:49 UTC

Join us as we discuss managing assignments in the PGCE course with Thomas and Sam.

chewjv54321 — 2024-06-06 20:01:46 UTC

Thomas here! I’m 23 and autistic. Doing PGCE Secondary (Physics).

tmalli2 — 2024-06-07 17:10:43 UTC

Safeguarding yourself in English schools

mewssajh — 2024-06-30 21:24:29 UTC

An important short message about your behaviour as a teacher in English schools

What's it like on the PGCE course?

mewssajh — 2024-06-30 21:39:33 UTC

What it was like: at the start of the programme, starting teaching for the first time, aspects of planning, suggestions about what to do to prepare before the programme, and finishing with advice on enjoying every lesson, even when they don’t go as predicted.