Pre-PGCE School Experience (Programme).

GwylimT

So how many other schools have you visited concerning work experience?

As you didn't already own a suit I assume you have never had a job, I also assume you're not bothered by first impressions, my schools have all been casual attire, if someone arrived on their first day not wearing a suit they would not be invited back as it shows a complete lack of effort. By the way, casual attire is suit trousers, a shirt and a tie with the jacket being optional.

Your choice of weight and clothes are no ones responsibility but your own.

Schools talk, the email you sent most likely ended up at county hall, therefore local schools informing county hall of a student would be informed about a threat of legal action.

DBS checks also don't last three months, they are a one day snap shot and employers choose how often to do them during continued employment or volunteering for the same organisation.

GwylimT

Darren08 wrote: »

So what can I do about my upcoming application in October, for entry in 2017? I don't have the 10 days needed for the courses, thanks to this school.

So, has it taken you three years to secure one work experience placement?

GwylimT

Darren08 wrote: »

With respect, you're the most stuck up, self-righteous, snob I've ever had the displeasure of corresponding with online. Your assumptions prove you to be a complete fool.


No. I have been working on my PhD thank you. Teaching is a recent decision and I began to look at SEP placements in January.

A PhD or infact any education does not prevent job hunting or gaining experience, a rather poor excuse. As is avoiding schools which are a reasonable distance away, it shows a lack of effort.

Anyway, this snob only approves schools for SEPs and monitors placements, with a bit of AQA work on the side for the sciences. I had a rather lovely day at a school today quality controlling the assessment after a SEP in a secondary school.

Rather interesting that a medical condition has the responsibilty of choosing your clothes.

A troll is not someone who you disagree with and hastily act in an immature manner, it is someone who posts (usually false) material with the intention of causing drama and having a good giggle.

GwylimT

Darren08 wrote: »

I doubt you have an education beyond undergraduate level, otherwise you would be well aware of the demands and time constraints that come with doctoral research. Poor excuse in your ill informed brain does not equal fact, sorry. My research council funding contract clearly prohibits me from working whilst in receipt of my stipend and that the only part time work I am allowed to is within the department as a teaching assistant. Again, I doubt you have an education, otherwise you would be aware of such facts.



I cannot accept that someone as ignorant and arrogant as yourself could really work within education.


Commuting two hours in each direction is not a lack of effort, it's an unreasonable distance.


Your comments about medical conditions proves your lack of intelligence and your ignorance. If a medical condition and the associated treatments cause uncontrollable weight gain then yes, yes they do influence your clothes purchases. Duh, that's common sense, which you clearly lack.


I don't call you a troll because you disagree with me. I call you a troll because you make ill informed, incorrect, rude judgement upon judgement upon judgement and fail to actually make any legitimate or constructive points. Your posts, full of factual errors, ignorance and pomp, show that you are only posting to goad me into an argument.


I'm sorry that you fail to understand these simple things, but your faults and failings are not my responsibility. You're boring me now, goodbye .

Lets see, undergraduate degree, masters x2, PhD, 15 years experience in teaching, of which two years were mechanics, the rest physics and a department head for six years. SEP for 18 months, AQA for three years.

During my PhD I was a single parent working part time and of course lecturing, essay marking etc, it really wasn't difficult, during my undergrad I was a single parent working full time, again, not particularly difficult. Do you realise a PGCE is essentially working full time while studying for a masters, then depending on your degree classification the need for weekend/evening work to top up your finances if you don't have adequate savings to tide you over.

Two hours isn't at all unreasonable, it could also be made shorter by cycling after the train, or booking a cab, or even organising a car share either with colleagues, or car share sites.

Size doesn't at all impact on clothing, you simply buy a larger/smaller size, like every other human being.

What summer schemes have you applied for?

silvercar

Darren08 wrote: »

Sorry, could you please enlighten me as to what events I will be able to use the clothes for in MY (i.e. not your) life? Last I checked, MY calendar is pretty empty in terms of formal events.


You're not a very good troll...DBS checks expire after 3 months. Last I checked, May (when it was done) to September/October was 4/5 months...unless our entire Calendar system has changed whilst I was asleep?

Clothes: interviews, work, prospective job enquiries.

DBS checks need re-doing after 1-3 years depending on the organisation policy and having had one you are eligible for the free update service.