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Government policy documents on primary to secondary transition

I’ve had a few people ask me about whether I’ve found any government policy documents for the primary to secondary transition. You may already have seen my post on the apparent lack of documents, and since then, I’ve done further … Continue reading

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Primary school kids and arcade games, day #4

Today was my final day visiting a primary school. I spent most of the day with one, and sometimes two, special needs students who have a reputation for being very disruptive in class. Both children are statemented and have their … Continue reading

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Primary school observations and SEN students, day #3

My third day at a primary school visit has been particularly interesting. Contrary to what you might expect from a school in this area (a cathedral town in the south of England) my class had many Special Educational Needs (SEN) … Continue reading

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Primary school visit day #1

Although I am training as a secondary school teacher, I must spend four days this week observing lessons at a local primary school. There will be another period at the end of the course when I should visit the primary … Continue reading

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Preliminary meeting with primary school teacher (PGCE primary observation)

This Friday I must travel to London to register for the PGCE ICT with Computing course at King’s College London. The following Monday we have an introductory session at the university and for the remainder of the week I will … Continue reading

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Primary school visit, PGCE placement schools, and commuting to London

There’s little more than a week left before registration day for the PGCE ICT with Computing course at King’s College London. I’ve been searching for London-based accommodation but am reluctant to commit to anything before I am assigned my first … Continue reading

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Primary school visit at multiple schools

Later this year I will study for a PGCE Secondary ICT at King’s College London (KCL). All students on this course must arrange their own four-day visit to observe lessons at Key Stage 2, but I am aware this can … Continue reading

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Organising a primary school visit (for PGCE Secondary ICT @ KCL)

This September I will begin a PGCE course at King’s College London (KCL) to study Secondary ICT education. One requirement of the course is that students should arrange a four-day visit to a primary school to observe lessons at Key … Continue reading

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Primary school experience for PGCE secondary school teachers

Earlier this week, I contacted Kings College London to ask about the primary school “placement” in September and any paperwork they plan on sending over the summer. I knew that it was a requirement for students on the PGCE Secondary … Continue reading

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