Hello, my name is Emily and I am a trainee teacher at Prestolee SCITT. The reason I am training to become a primary school teacher is because no one believed in me or inspired me to follow my dreams as…
My passion and inspiration for teaching came from my mother who is a retired teacher herself, her determination, drive and enthusiasm encouraged me to want to make a positive impact on children’s lives. Since then teaching has been a passion…
My name is Erin, I am 24 years old and I am a Trainee Teacher at Prestolee SCITT! I remember being eight years old, sat in my classroom at primary school and being mesmerised by the role of my teacher;…
‘’Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela) When I was a child, I was always playing “teachers”. One of my fondest memories growing up, was using my chalk board to teach my…
I know the above phrase (quite possibly of American origin) works as a sort of verbal throwing-down-of-the-gauntlet. With regard to the path towards QTS status, and a PGCE, this is most definitely relevant. Enthusiasm and passion is essential, and at…
Clare is 40 years old, and after many years in senior roles within the Education sector she finally embarked on her teacher training journey with #teampresto I will let you into a little secret… Yesterday was my 40th birthday, and…
Before starting my year as a trainee teacher I had heard all of the generic statements of shock as to why I would want to become a primary school teacher but none of these statements discouraged me. I knew what…