TEACHING TASTER SESSIONS
Give you a real insight into teacher training and life in school, a perfect opportunity to find out everything there is to know about teacher training and how to make the most of a fulfilling teaching career, as well as supporting your application to teacher training programmes!
What previous participants tell us about their experience ….
“I found the time extremely helpful and inspirational, you really do put a lot of thought into helping aspiring teachers and I’ve been excited to begin my teaching journey ever since!”
“The whole experience was very useful, school placement gives the best preparation/experience of the school environment; everyone was very helpful”
“It was an insightful experience, learning and sharing from everyone’s experience”
“This has provided me with everything I needed. I’m so pleased I did it, I am now certain this is what I want to do”
“Staff and students were lovely, very knowledgeable, and informative, I had a great experience!”
DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY!
MONDAY 10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Introduction to Teacher Training Sessions
TUESDAY – THURSDAY
School Placements
10th – 13th October | Introduction to Teacher Training with a focus on Cognitive Science | 11th – 13th October 2022 |
7th – 10th November | Introduction to Teacher Training with a focus on Behaviour | 8th – 10th November 2022 |
5th – 8th December | Introduction to Teacher Training with a focus on Meeting the Needs of Learners | 6th – 8th December 2022 |
30th January – 2nd February | Introduction to Teacher Training with a focus on Assessing Pupil Progress | 31st January – 2nd February 2023 |
24th – 27th April | Introduction to Teacher Training with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 25th – 27th April 2023 |



Don’t worry if you can’t make the Taster Weeks
VIRTUAL EVENTS AVAILABLE TOO!
3rd October 2022 | 6.30 – 7.30 pm |
25th November 2022 | 4.15 – 5.15 pm |
16th January 2023 | 6.30 – 7.30 pm |
24th February 2023 | 4.15 – 5.15 pm |
27th March 2023 | 6.30 – 7.30 pm |
19th May 2023 | 4.15 – 5.15 pm |
We also offer one to one support if you need any help with any part of becoming a teacher. Contact itt@bluecoat.uk.com to arrange an appointment

Check if you meet the Entry Criteria for Teacher Training
1) You’ll need to hold an undergraduate DEGREE awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification
2) You’ll need to have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C (4) or above in GCSE English and Mathematics
3) If you intend to train to teach pupils aged 3-11 (early years and primary), you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C(4) or above in a GCSE Science subject