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Q&A with Hadiya Julius
Citizenship PGCE.
Hadiya talks about the value of her school placements and the importance of reaching out to the people around you.
Q&A with Luke Jenner
Citizenship PGCE.
Luke on what it takes to succeed in the teaching profession.
Q&A with Na Blackall
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) (Employment Based Route)
Na talks about how her time at IOE has benefitted her professional career and practice, and her top advice for those starting their Teacher Training programmes.
Q&A with Nathan Chilcott
Further Education PGCE*.
Nathan talks about why the broadness of the Further Education (FE) sector inspires him to teach.
*This programme was previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.
Q&A with Bandini Shah
Further Education PGCE*.
Bandini completed her PGCE through part-time study. She aims to work with adults who want to improve their English and literacy.
*This programme was previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.
Q&A with Behzad Tarfiee
Further Education PGCE*.
Behzad reflects on the PGCE selection and interview process, and how his current training builds on his previous experience as a teaching professional.
*This programme was previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.
Q&A with Simon Squire
Further Education PGCE*.
After a career as an accountant and business owner, Simon found his love for teaching through voluntary work. He outlines four elements of the PGCE that he's found most valuable.
*This programme was previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.
Q&A with Charlotte Milner
Geography PGCE.
"I see Geography as a fundamental subject in establishing pupils’ sense of place in the world and in developing a critical viewpoint from which to understand contemporary issues."
Q&A with Chloe Rodgerson
History PGCE.
Chloe believes that London offers the fantastic opportunity to bring the city's history into the classroom and enables students to relate to what they are learning.
Q&A with Victoria Henshaw
History PGCE.
"This is time to think about what kind of teacher you want to be... it’s really laying a foundation that I can use in a very practical sense."
Q&A with Emma Costard
Languages PGCE.
"Lively, interesting, and engaging sessions which make you feel part of something bigger than the PGCE itself."
Q&A with Sabrina Mohamed
Languages PGCE.
As a French national, Sabrina reflects on training to teach in London schools.
Q&A with Xi Zhang
Languages PGCE.
Xi sums up his teacher training year at IOE.
Q&A with Najma Khan
Mathematics PGCE.
Najma talks about juggling her time between work, study and being a parent, and the skills she's learned through training to teach in a multicultural city.
Q&A with Laura Sutherland
Music PGCE.
"I am very grateful to IOE for making it so easy for me to be confident in my decision to change career."
Q&A with Olivia Wills
Primary PGCE.
Olivia talks about training to teach on the School Direct route, and being able to explore the psychology and philosophy behind learning and education at large.
Q&A with Rhia Gibbs
Social Sciences PGCE.
Rhia shares how she's overcome different challenges while training to teach, and the advice she'd give others who are about to start their training.