Welcome from a Headteacher: Banks Methodist a Partnership school As a headteacher I enjoy having trainees in school as I know how important an experience it is for them. As a school we want to show trainees what life is really like for a teacher. Our trainees work alongside an experienced teacher, initially planning with them, working with groups and watching good practice, then builing up to teaching sessions, groups and whole class. We always work at the and trainees’ own pace always let them have a go when they are ready. We encourage our trainees to take part in every aspect of school life: sitting alongside the teacher at a to parents before and after school, attending meetings in school, attending parents’ evening, speaking training sessions and helping at the Christmas production or the Summer Fair or helping at an after school club or a school trip. I want every trainee in school to leave having made the most of every available opportunity and feeling confident in every area of teaching before they move on to their next step. As a school having a trainee helps us reflect on our own practice. All the staff see new ideas being tried out with their children, they reflect with the trainees on their own practice, see what works with their own children in a different way and share experiences with a trainee which both teacher and trainee find mutually beneficial. Trainees bring a new energy and ideas to the school and allow us to continue to develop as a school. Banks Methodist School, Southport Mrs Christine Adams Lines of Communication for schools (related to Professional Practice) In the first instance for all enquiries please contact the Primary Support team on: or contact via the telephone on 01695 650834 The team should be able to deal with your enquiry, if they are unable to do so, they will refer your enquiry onto the following people: Full time BA (Hons) Primary education with QTS Year Leader/Professional Practice 01695 Leader Wendy Dixon 584420 Year 1 Year Leader/Professional Practice 01695 Leader Sue Harrop 584283 Year 2 Year Leader/Professional Practice 01695 Leader Sue Taylor 584201 Year 3
Welcome from a Headteacher: Banks Methodist a Partnership school As a headteacher I enjoy having trainees in school as I know how important an experience it is for them. As a school we want to show trainees what life is really like for a teacher. Our trainees work alongside an experienced teacher, initially planning with them, working with groups and watching good practice, then builing up to teaching sessions, groups and whole class. We always work at the trainees’ own pace and always let them have a go when they are ready. We encourage our trainees to take part in every aspect of school life: sitting alongside the teacher at a parents’ evening, speaking to parents before and after school, attending meetings in school, attending training sessions and helping at the Christmas production or the Summer Fair or helping at an after school club or a school trip. I want every trainee in school to leave having made the most of every available opportunity and feeling confident in every area of teaching before they move on to their next step. As a school having a trainee helps us reflect on our own practice. All the staff see new ideas being tried out with their children, they reflect with the trainees on their own practice, see what works with their own children in a different way and share experiences with a trainee which both teacher and trainee find mutually beneficial. Trainees bring a new energy and ideas to the school and allow us to continue to develop as a school. Banks Methodist School, Southport Mrs Christine Adams Lines of Communication for schools (related to Professional Practice) In the first instance for all enquiries please contact the Primary Support team on: or contact via the telephone on 01695 650834 The team should be able to deal with your enquiry, if they are unable to do so, they will refer your enquiry onto the following people: Full time BA (Hons) Primary education with QTS Year Leader/Professional Practice Leader Year 1 Wendy Dixon 01695 584420 Year Leader/Professional Practice Leader Year 2 Sue Harrop 01695 584283 Year Leader/Professional Practice Leader Year 3 Sue Taylor 01695 584201