So if you are thinking of teaching I would one hundred percent recommend this role, honestly I wish I had of done it sooner. Why did I become an Achievement Coach? My route to university was through Sixth Form and completing my A-Levels in English, Business and History. I always had a passion for English and knew that I wanted a career that involved Literature and the aspects of English I enjoyed. However, not having a clear sense of what career path I wanted to follow before and ...
What’s it like being an Achievement Coach?
Victoria’s experience as a Learning Advocate at NTU
Name: Victoria Ireland Studying: BAsC Wildlife Conservation at Nottingham Trent University Placement School: Croft Primary School Why I became a Learning Advocate A massive part of conservation is education and being able to effectively engage with a variety of people including children, about raising awareness of conservation issues. My aim was to improve my communication skills around young children as well as improving my confidence in talking to ‘miniature ...
Sophie Lane’s experience as a Learning Advocate
"...the little challenges turn into moments I will treasure for a long time." Name: Sophie LaneStudying: BSc Psychology at the University of NottinghamPlacement School: Rufford Primary School Why did you apply? There were a number of reasons why I applied: to gain experience for my CV, to help support children with less opportunities and to develop my confidence particularly within leadership. Best things about being a Learning Advocate? One of the best things about being a ...
How to make the most of your time in Nottingham
Welcome to Nottingham! You have chosen a fantastic city to study in. Nottingham has so much to offer and you really do need to make the most of your time here! Apart from studying, you should visit the local area, keep active, meet new friends and focus on making your time in Nottingham a special one. Firstly, learn about the local history. Nottingham SUMMER - July 2013 Did you know that there are over 800 caves under Nottingham? You can visit some of them at the City of Caves ...
James Chapmans experience as an Outreach Ambassador
I want to help make a difference for those who’s position I was in not so long ago and show them that there are opportunities for everyone out there. Hi, my name is James Chapman and I am going into my final year as a Law student. I have also just finished my first year as an Outreach Ambassador (OA). Why I became an Outreach Ambassador I first heard about the job through working on another CENSCE scheme and once I was told about the job specification, I was instantly intrigued. ...
Hayley’s experience as a Learning Advocate
Working in a Primary School I was interested in experiencing a primary school as a Learning Advocate. Bentinck Primary is a different type of school where a number of the children speak little or no English. On my first day I was worried that I would not know how to handle this experience or that I would be left in the dark, however when I arrived the class teacher of year 1 where I had been allocated, was so lovely and welcoming. Each week before the pupils arrived she would talk me through ...