Made A Decision

[sherrardk]

After mulling things over, I have arranged to go into the local primary to do some 'work experience' with the aim of going back to teaching but switching to primary from secondary. Feeling quite excited + nervous - haven't worked for over eight years.

[Buenchico]

Erm, is this post from the same Sherrardk who has written here (more than once) that she doesn't like other people's kids? I'm confused!

(Good luck anyway!)

[wolf63]

My brothers wife is a teacher, I have no idea how she keeps from killing the monsters. She teaches out in the community for kids who can't/won't go to school.

You will be okay once you get started. Crank up your OH and send him back to teaching too.

:-)

[sherrardk]

I don't like other peoples' kids in the mumsie way, however I think 9/10/11 year olds should be ok - not KS1 though.

[DaisyNonna]

Secondary schools without Sixth Forms have lost many dedicated teachers and Sixth Form Colleges are not really equipped to teach non A level pupils now the school leaving age has been changed yet again.

[Caran]

Good look Sherr, I'm sure you will be fine. Sorry but was is KSI?

[Caran]

Sorry what is!

[sherrardk]

KS1 (key stage 1 or infants) is the little kids - up to age 7. I think I can cope with year 6 (age 10 - 11) but I'm used to working with older pupils/students 14 - 18. However, I do now have quite a bit experience of littler people and my 'professional' outlook has changed from when I choose my career at 18.

[Caran]

Thanks for the explaination Sherr. You have plenty of experience of that age range so you will be superb.

[joeluke]

Sherrardk.......you can now look forward to all those extra days off in Winter when there's a few flakes of snow and our education system grinds to a halt ;-)