Re Training Nurse/Teacher?

kelloggs36

If you don't have A levels, then you will have to do the Access course to get in. Once on the Access course you apply to university and then get interviews and places etc. If you want to become a Primary teacher then you can either do a degree in a National Curriculum subject and then go on to do a PGCE, or you could do like I did, and complete a 3 year Primary Education degree. The latter option is the quicker option as it only takes 3 years, whereas the degree first option means 4 years training.

Access course requires no formal qualifications at all.

kelloggs36

Oh yes, the Access course will allow you to get better grades at maths and English as you will have no option but to take these! You can then choose your major subject - I chose History and Sociology, and although I had a B grade O level for maths, I took maths as my minor subject to brush up - as it was compulsory to take at least 1 minor subject. Good luck

Tink82

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Whilst this is certainly true, you will also need a higher level qualification, like an Access course or A levels, to be able to get onto a degree.

Yup, my G.C.S.E's are 9 years old and apparently expired so I have had to take and access to higher education course at college to prep me for uni. it varies between colleges but I'm currently doing Maths, English and science at GCSE level and history, psychology, education studies and study skills all at A level standard.I'm off to uni in Sept to do Primary Education which will give me full qualified teacher status at the end of it.

I'd speak to your local college, generally they are very helpful and you'll find that most people on an access course are in similar circumstances so it's a great way to make friends. I love it :beer:

Good luck, whatever way you decide to go

KILL_BILL

i was consdiering the teaching route but have been out off having to study for a degree - have you consider becoming a teachers assistant which means that you will help out in the clasrrom without having to go down the degree route ?

kelloggs36

It isn't that your GCSEs are out of date, but you don't have A levels which is the usual path into university. Without A levels you have to do an Access course or take some.

Tink82

kelloggs36 wrote: »

It isn't that your GCSEs are out of date, but you don't have A levels which is the usual path into university. Without A levels you have to do an Access course or take some.

We where told that they actually expire after so many years. You need up to date qualifications. Think it's more about bums on seats and funding though

Louisa_Jane_2

kelloggs36 wrote: »

If you don't have A levels, then you will have to do the Access course to get in. Once on the Access course you apply to university and then get interviews and places etc. If you want to become a Primary teacher then you can either do a degree in a National Curriculum subject and then go on to do a PGCE, or you could do like I did, and complete a 3 year Primary Education degree. The latter option is the quicker option as it only takes 3 years, whereas the degree first option means 4 years training.

Access course requires no formal qualifications at all.

Kelloggs, we've been looking into this as my daughter is looking to apply this autumn for her teacher training - a lot of initial TT courses now are 4 years and it's hard to find a 3 year one (I'd rather her do 3 years as it's one less year to pay for !!!)

Tink82

Louisa_Jane wrote: »

Kelloggs, we've been looking into this as my daughter is looking to apply this autumn for her teacher training - a lot of initial TT courses now are 4 years and it's hard to find a 3 year one (I'd rather her do 3 years as it's one less year to pay for !!!)

I know Wolverhampton do it over 3 years if that helps I'm starting elsewhere in sept and my friend is going wolves. I will come out a year after she does

lf846

While I don't want to put you off if it is your dream, please think very carefully before beginning teacher training. I am a primary school teacher, training was a long hard road and the job is incredibly hard. You really do have to love your work and very many people leave soon after training.
Perhaps get a job as a teaching asisstant for at least a few terms to consider whether it's really for you, it also helps to establish links within a school.
And finally please consider the job market for primary teachers, it really is brutal. There is no shortage of primary teachers, in fact in some areas there are over 200 applicants for every job. When I qualified it took over a year to get my post. In the school I currently work 7 of our TAs are currently training as teachers (at night courses), many are now stuck 1/2 way through due to lack of places on courses to train and positions afterwards.
Having said all that, if it is your dream and you are happy to work for it then good luck, don't let anything put you off. It is an amazing profession for those mad enough to attempt it!

kelloggs36

Louisa_Jane wrote: »

Kelloggs, we've been looking into this as my daughter is looking to apply this autumn for her teacher training - a lot of initial TT courses now are 4 years and it's hard to find a 3 year one (I'd rather her do 3 years as it's one less year to pay for !!!)

Canterbury it is 3 years.