Schools and learning

• ME Taster 2008 : 53KB
• Primary Taster 2008 : 54KB

A programme and application form for the October and November courses are available to download by clicking on the icons above. You can register your interest for the January 2009 course by emailing teachinherts.hdc.hertscc.gov.uk or telephone 01438 844871.

Courses include one day's closely supervised observation in a Hertfordshire school to give you an opportunity to experience what it is like to teach in the classroom today.

Comments from previous participants include:

"Excellent speakers, great discussions. Has definitely confirmed I want to pursue this."

"Definitely exceeded my expectations. Got most useful contacts and information."

"Whole three days interesting, informative and thought-provoking."

"Opportunity to be in classroom essential in helping decide whether to train as a teacher."

It is intended that all taster course applicants should be eligible to enter teacher training within one year of attendance, and places on the course will not be available to those who have already applied for Initial Teacher Training.
You should therefore hold the standard entry requirements for initial teacher training, ie maths and English GCSE at grade C or above, or the equivalent. Normally candidates will also require 2 A level passes or GNVQ qualifications at grade C or above. In practice many applicants already hold degrees and are looking to change career (even so the maths and English qualifications are still a requirement). Those born after 1/9/1979 will additionally require a science GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) for KS2/KS3 courses.

You will also need to contact the Teacher Information Line on 0845 6000 991 to obtain a reference number and an information pack.