I have to create a new account… I am currently not enrolled onto a PGCE - started some time ago with an unsupportive placement which caused much stress and anxiety so I took a break from the course. I was supposed to resume but the uni was unhelpful in getting a placement (basically left us to our own devices). Since then I had been working as a TA/LSA and I found myself really enjoying EYFS and working with ASD children (though not enjoying the poor pay). Recently the uni had emailed me back to re-enroll, and I am having second thoughts about the course and institution. Firstly, I do not trust that the uni provides a good support - the blame seems to be on the students, I wasn't really supported on my placement - a particularly challenging class, sudden change of tutor, school did not allow 10% non-contact time but the uni didn't say a word when I brought it up… I had to say the placement nearly destroyed me at the time and I am afraid of another repeat. Secondly, I feel that I wasn't in the right age group (Primary). Having now spent 2+ terms in EYFS I prefer this age range, hard work but it feels more like the child-led education I originally signed up for (not test test test for 7 years old). Unfortunately my course doesn't allow me to do placements in reception, has to be KS1/2. Thirdly, I think that I still need some time to put the last (unsuccessful) placement behind me, and gain further experience and confidence before teacher training.
So my delimma is, can I formally withdraw from the course, continue TA-ing for 2-3 years, and reapply to another teacher training course (possibly school direct or early years PGCE) in the future? I really don't want to rush back into the course now, and certainly not at that uni.
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Londonmum88 · 25/10/2017 18:16
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