Schools and learning

Returners Courses:

The DCSF (previously the DfES) recommends that anyone who has been out of teaching for several years should complete a returners course.

Our joint Primary/Secondary course 2009 is currently underway. We will be running our next joint Primary/Secondary course starting in January 2010. Please download information about this course below.

Courses are approximately 15 weeks, with a one day a week taught session and a two/three week full-time school placement (two weeks for primary teachers and three weeks for secondary teachers).

If you are a trained teacher, not currently working in a school, the above course may be just the boost you need to return to teaching. The School Workforce Development Team in Hertfordshire would be very pleased to hear from you and provide the support you need to return to the classroom. If one of your friends or neighbours is a trained school teacher who is not currently teaching, please pass knowledge of this course on to them.

The course is run jointly with Luton and Milton Keynes Councils and covers current educational issues, led by professionals from schools and Local Authorities. The school placement is included to further enhance your expertise in the classroom.

To find out more about Returners Courses look on the Training and Development Agency website www.tda.gov.uk.

If you would like to find out more information about the Hertfordshire/Luton/Milton Keynes Returners Course please see below, 'Frequently Asked Questions' and guidance document.

If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the School Workforce Development Team on tel:01438 844871.