PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

They have checked Junk folders and still not there. Annoyed that i was ready so early and now i am delayed because of this.

They have checked Junk folders and still not there. Annoyed that i was ready so early and now i am delayed because of this.

Same here…I wanted this sent off asap as I missed the deadline last year so already feel like I've wasted a year and now it's being delayed because of third parties who don't really have any reason to be bothered by this where as we're all stressing and wanting to get it sent off…boo!

Thanks for this post- makes me feel better about it. I know how large the numbers are. I think I've convinced myself I'm not going to get a place so much that I won't be too upset because I'm expecting it. I think this is good for me though, it means I'm planning what to do until applying next year, and if I get a place it will be a great surprise. It's just the way my mind operates XD

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I'm in Abu Dhabi! You? I've never even considered my application being thought of as an international one..I hope it's not! I doubt it will though..I just really want to get started on it.

Am applying, have completed my personal statement.

Under the 'School and Work Experience', are they asking only for relevant experience ie time in schools etc? Or do I need to include all positions I've held since leaving university?

Thanks in advance

Also, I understand and agree with your second bit. I doubt most unis will close applications dead on next Thursday even if that is the minimum time. I don't see what they'd gain. Obviously it's better to be safe than sorry, but either way, it's still over a week away yet. Really no need for panicking.

I sent my application off to my references on Thursday night. One of my references had submitted his reference by 8:05am on Friday morning, the other has accepted it and not done anything since. I haven't got in touch -- they obviously got the e-mail as they have accepted the request, so I'm just waiting for them to submit it. I won't be pestering until maybe Thursday or Friday. I am hoping that it will be done before Friday, but not because I am worried about applications closing. I am just aware that the sooner it gets sent off, the sooner the unis will receive it, and the sooner I will receive an offer or rejection (within 40 working days). That's the only reason I want it sent off, really.

http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/apply-for-teacher-training/apply-now

That is where the amount of places offered by each provider is, if you didn't know

I have booked a literacy test for tomorrow however I am still awaiting one of my references to completely submit my application, I am worried that the literacy test may not count.

I called the skills test helpline this morning as I am taking mine on Friday and was worried my references wouldn't have been written by then. The lady said that as long as I could print off my application form with my id number on it then that was fine as proof of applying. I already have a print of my application form so I was really relieved when I heard this and I am madly practicing for both of my tests. Good luck with yours.

Thanks so much! :-) Damn I wish I had looked before finalising my choices! Wandsworth consortium has barely any places!

Yeah I didn't know it existed until finalising. My numbers are what I expected. 17/18/20. Still sounds so low when you think of how many are applying

Anyone know of a way to find out how many applied last year for a certain course? I guess it won't be that much use this year since numbers have gone up, but just to see demand.

Edit: Nvm found it.

Edit again: I know a few people were asking about when unis do interviews. Manchester have the dates listed on their website, the first date being 17th December. I'd imagine unis may be similar with this so may give people an idea of when the earliest is! I was reading about the interviews and I think that's what will let me down so much pressure. Teaching tasks, assessment of subject knowledge (I'm not doing an R.E degree so I do have weaknesses!).

Yeah I didn't know it existed until finalising. My numbers are what I expected. 17/18/20. Still sounds so low when you think of how many are applying

Anyone know of a way to find out how many applied last year for a certain course? I guess it won't be that much use this year since numbers have gone up, but just to see demand.

Edit: Nvm found it.

Edit again: I know a few people were asking about when unis do interviews. Manchester have the dates listed on their website, the first date being 17th December. I'd imagine unis may be similar with this so may give people an idea of when the earliest is! I was reading about the interviews and I think that's what will let me down so much pressure. Teaching tasks, assessment of subject knowledge (I'm not doing an R.E degree so I do have weaknesses!).

Where did you find figures for how many applied last year?

Blimey they're all so low- Where is it you applied for again? Did you say you found the numbers for how many people applied last year? If so where? Try not to worry about the interviews they are rly stressful but as long as you sound confident in your subject knowledge you will be fine they will just grill you about why you will be able to teach it and how your previous studies will help you. (thats what they did with me an history any way) xx

http://www.ucas.com/sites/default/files/GTTR-2012-Annual-Statistical-Report.pdf They aren't figures for applications, more acceptances, but they are still useful to look at (albeit a little saddening!)


I've applied to Edge Hill, Sheffield Hallam and Cumbria. Figures for some random things are on here http://www.ucas.com/sites/default/files/GTTR-2012-Annual-Statistical-Report.pdf Yeah with the subject knowledge I think even though I've been saying I'm really confident I could teach R.E with a politics degree, and my PS reflected this, I think deep down I don't know if I can It's only really just hit me now that I've applied, that I'm going to be expected to show my knowledge in an area I don't even have a GCSE in! I know it sounds stupid that I even applied, but I do have a genuine interest in religion, took a short course on it and a module at uni. I probably know more than the average person without religious qualifications but I don't think it's enough. I guess the providers will easily see that though. Ah well. Should have gone for citizenship I think. As useless as it is, I probably would have had more chance at getting in

I've applied to Edge Hill, Sheffield Hallam and Cumbria. Figures for some random things are on here http://www.ucas.com/sites/default/files/GTTR-2012-Annual-Statistical-Report.pdf Yeah with the subject knowledge I think even though I've been saying I'm really confident I could teach R.E with a politics degree, and my PS reflected this, I think deep down I don't know if I can It's only really just hit me now that I've applied, that I'm going to be expected to show my knowledge in an area I don't even have a GCSE in! I know it sounds stupid that I even applied, but I do have a genuine interest in religion, took a short course on it and a module at uni. I probably know more than the average person without religious qualifications but I don't think it's enough. I guess the providers will easily see that though. Ah well. Should have gone for citizenship I think. As useless as it is, I probably would have had more chance at getting in

Queen's Belfast do a PGCE in Politics. There are also various places that do Sociology or Citizenship.

If you could teach any subject right now what would it be?

I'm also applying to Edge Hill. I'm hoping to do languages (German and French). Good luck!

Have you considered doing a subject enhancement course? I will definitely need to do one for French and I've also mentioned this in my personal statement. I've spoken to someone from Edge Hill, Hope and Chester Uni and they're all fine with it as it would be better if I can teach two languages. Many schools in Merseyside don't even teach German so it would be a massive disadvantage for me if I can't teach French.

I still haven't been able to send off my application because my lecturer hasn't gotten back to me yet (I emailed her twice). I'm starting to get quite worried