Mother of 3 starting PGCE in Sept - any tips?

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I am starting a full-time primary PGCE in Sept and am starting to panic about how I am going to manage the housework/dc's needs (they will be 6, and dts 20mo). Any tips from anyone who's been there and come out the other side would be much appreciated.

onadietcokebreak she is work for the local authority - family and children.

Thanks Mia...hope her job is going well. Am a little concerned I will be studying for 3 years ans still not employed at the end of it

Hello - I have been reading this thread, really interesting tips for how to survive the PGCE. I am thinking of applying for the PGCE again this year (having been unsuccessful last year, got as far as interview tho!) but have quite a good little part time job at the mo which means I can attend all the school events e.g. Sports Day, Carol service etc. If I take up teaching all those little things will go out the window and it means a lot to me to be there for the kids, as my parents didn't come to many of my school events, even including prize day when I was getting a prize - and I always remember being a bit sad that other kids had their mum or dad there. Anyway, I'm not looking for sympathy, just wondering if perhaps bumbling along in my part time job is the better way forward?? But then I like the idea of having a career and also some more income! Any thoughts?! I know it's up to me to make the decision but it's always interesting to hear from others in the thick of it...!