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  1. Gette's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by KellyBeanSPN)
    I believe I've done my health questionnaire, alongside the CRB. Why don't you send them an email? Yeah, I'm nervous too- everyone at my interview was so different from me! They all seemed to be putting on some posh act, and it really annoyed me that they weren't just trying to be themselves. And Im nervous about them actually putting me in front of a class!
    lol! People from my interview seemed ok and they were really friendly considering the fact we were all kinda in competition with eachother. I've had other pgce interviews at bristol and uwe which were much worse and really nerve racking! Also I called exeter, theyve recieved everything thankfullly..now im just waiting to be cleared as fit to teach!
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
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    Have you had much information about sorting house out?, Im on the PGCE middle years science and been told to wait till July when Im told where I will be placed for home school
    Yeah, I've been told the same - wait 'til July when your placement has been allocated and to organise living arrangements then. Makes no difference to me as my boyfriend and I will be moving to Bath anyway for his job, so I guess I might end up with a bit of a long commute! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Homeschool in or near Bath anyway, just in case!

    Have you heard anything regarding CRB checks yet? They said we would get an email?
    Last edited by Chicklet21; 08-05-2012 at 16:46.
  3. foxie's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Hello everyone today I was offered a PGCE secondary MFL place at University of Cumbria (Tower Hamlets). I am so happy and excited!
  4. zuba102's Avatar
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    I have accepted a conditional offer for Kingston on the secondary science course (biology specialism)

    Any others going to Kingston?

    Charlotte
  5. mp373's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by Chicklet21)
    Yeah, I've been told the same - wait 'til July when your placement has been allocated and to organise living arrangements then. Makes no difference to me as my boyfriend and I will be moving to Bath anyway for his job, so I guess I might end up with a bit of a long commute! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Homeschool in or near Bath anyway, just in case!

    Have you heard anything regarding CRB checks yet? They said we would get an email?
    No I've been wondering about the crb checks as well, as they said we wouldn't be confirmed for our school until we had them, but I though they had to be school specifc
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by amy2012)
    Congratulations on getting a place! I have my PGCE primary interview coming up for the university of reading and I am very nervous about the written task. I was hoping someone could be kind enough to let me know what you had to write about and how long you had?

    With regards to the interview did you get asked about current education affairs?

    Many thanks for your help!! Amy x
    OMG, I'm so sorry. I have been so busy that I forgot checking the forums.
    Have you had your interview yet? you probably have. But if not, let me know and I'll be more than happy to help you.
    sorry
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Hi everyone,
    I got a Conditional Offer from SU and would like to know how to make it unconditional... I "firmed" the offer on GTTR on Friday. Should I contact the PGCE tutor/university to know how to get an Unconditional Offer or they'll contact me soon? I don't want to bother them but I'm getting a liiittle bit impatient . Thanks!
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Received my CRB on friday its just a matter of starting now in sept 2012
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by AABG1989)
    Hi everyone,
    I got a Conditional Offer from SU and would like to know how to make it unconditional... I "firmed" the offer on GTTR on Friday. Should I contact the PGCE tutor/university to know how to get an Unconditional Offer or they'll contact me soon? I don't want to bother them but I'm getting a liiittle bit impatient . Thanks!
    What are the conditions of the offer?

    Everywhere will have it conditional to completing a CRB disclosure check and a declaration of Health. You will be sent further information about completing these by your university.

    Give them a chance to respond, it is only the next working day and it could take a week or so for them to get the information out to you. Contacting them will not speed this up.
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Just got my official unconditional offer on GTTR studying primary at Hull Uni... Cannot wait!!
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by Mini-Cooper)
    What are the conditions of the offer?

    Everywhere will have it conditional to completing a CRB disclosure check and a declaration of Health. You will be sent further information about completing these by your university.

    Give them a chance to respond, it is only the next working day and it could take a week or so for them to get the information out to you. Contacting them will not speed this up.
    Thanks for replying.
    I was just asked to bring my ID and a copy of it so I guess they will want to have copies of my degree and results.
    I will wait then.
    AABG
  12. Rachel9's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Does anyone have an offer for University of Cumbria for Physical Education?
  13. Deemi's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    HEY who has got in for Leeds MET pgce? i am based in bradford college through leeds met...
  14. Holl_88's Avatar
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    Just received an unconditional offer for UWE Art and Design. Don't think it has hit me yet! YEY! Anyone else on this course or doing Art and Design PGCE??
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    I am completely new to this forum but thought I'd join in...

    I have a conditional place at University of Cumbria on General Primary PGCE hopefully starting in September

    I'm so nervous though...So sooo nervous.

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    Primary PGCE student at Exeter here, bit worried about looking for accommodation. Is there a facebook group to join and talk to other exeter pgce'ers?
  17. Bogies's Avatar
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Ive just been offered secondary Mathematics at BCU whoop whoop
  18. Simon.knight's Avatar
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    I have just received an offer from Southampton to do Secondary PGCE (Chemistry)!!! Cannot believe it!! Only had my interview 48hrs ago haha!! Anyone else starting here in September??


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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    (Original post by Holl_88)
    Just received an unconditional offer for UWE Art and Design. Don't think it has hit me yet! YEY! Anyone else on this course or doing Art and Design PGCE??
    Hey! I'm gonna b doing primary pgce at UWE. Have u received anything regarding crb and health check forms. I got accepted a few month ago and getting worried that they've forgotten about me lol. Congratulations btw : ) x
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    Re: The 'I have got on to a PGCE Course 2012-2013' Thread
    Hi everyone.

    For any of you starting on Primary PGCE at Warwick, I've created a Facebook group, feel free to join! x

    http://www.facebook.com/groups/399643826747821/
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