School Experience Days
There is so much to be gained from going into a school and seeing first-hand what is happening and how children are learning and what education looks like these days. Getting some classroom experience can help you to decide whether teaching is right for you – it could also strengthen your application.
The Get Into Teaching website has a wealth of useful information, including arranging visits to schools and has more details about entry requirements and funding for your training
In Person School Experience Days
These days are an exciting opportunity to see a typical day in the life of a school. You will be able to observe subject-specific lessons, talk to pupils and speak to staff.
The School’s Professional Tutor will be available during this day to discuss your options and answer any questions you might have. Please sign up below and we will be in touch with details of the day.
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Primary |
Location |
Date |
Sign up Link |
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Sholing Primary School |
Southampton | 06/05/2025 | https://forms.office.com/e/fSf7tA8UMg |
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Kanes Hill Primary School |
Southampton | 19/05/2025 | https://forms.office.com/e/fSf7tA8UMg |
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Highfield Primary School |
Southampton | 04/06/2025 | https://forms.office.com/e/fSf7tA8UMg |
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St Marks CofE Primary School |
Southampton | 05/06/2025 | https://forms.office.com/e/fSf7tA8UMg |
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Tanners Brook Primary School |
Southampton | 06/06/2025 | https://forms.office.com/e/fSf7tA8UMg |
Volunteering for after-school or summer holiday youth groups is also an excellent way of gaining experience of working with children. Please contact your local school or LEA for more details.
Many of our trainees have also worked in a Learning Support or Cover Supervisor role in order to gain invaluable school experience prior to applying for our Initial Teacher Training programme. Most job vacancies can be found on Hampshire County Council’s Hantsweb site or here for the Isle of Wight.