PGCE with two children under 5?!

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Hi

I'm considering doing a secondary pgce (English) and was wondering if it is doable with two children under the age of 5. My dd1 will be 4 and dd2 2. I understand the PGCE is very demanding but at the same time I feel that if I don't go for it now, I never will.

I'm 28 and have had my English degree for 7 years. I had a good job (not teaching related) but gave it up when dd1 was born and I am finding it so difficult to get back into work.

would it be doable considering I have children or have I left it too late?

I did a full time one year PGCE with no kids. To get to my placement schools I’d leave the house at 6.20. Then lesson planning and prep right up till 11pm usually.

In your shoes id only consider part time.

I think I'll wait a couple of years!

I gave just done my NQT year habing retrained when kids were age 3 and 5. It is definitely doable and I'm really glad I made the change. My PGCE was completely hellish particularly my first placement where they expected me to be in school for 7.30.
However you will be much better placed to juggle all the deadlines and stress than others on the course. My only big regret is that I missed my sons first day of school. But go for it if it's what you want to do.