"Yes, the training is tough – would we want anything less for our children? However the rewards are many, the best being when you see the students have learned something new because of you."

Heidi Malaure from her article on a career change to teaching. Read more here

We are pleased to share with you the thoughts and experiences of some of our former School Direct trainees.   Read about the training experiences of Stuart, Kelsey, Melanie and Shannon

You can read the experiences of two of our former trainees Jessica Bassnett  and Abbie Loosemore on the Get Into Teaching website.

Owen Molloy, a History trainee shares his views of school visits and how they support the curriculum here.

Luciann Fleet, a PE trainee shares her experience of running an extra-curricular activity here.

Kate Mellon, a Dance trainee shares her experience here

Darel Risden, School Direct Teacher at Rosendale Primary School, shares his experience here

Josie Coleman, Design and Technology ECT and former School Direct trainee shares her experience here

Billy Kwong, Teacher in Training at Van Gogh Primary School & University of Roehampton shares his story here

Good Luck to our Class of 2024-25

As our final cohort of School Direct trainees begin their teaching careers in schools across South London, we wish our first cohort of primary and secondary  ‘Lead PGCE Partner Trainees’ every success and happiness in their training this year. 

If you would like to know more about training with us, please sign up to one of our information events on eventbrite