PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

It is a tough one. Like people have said they are doing you favours and they are very very very busy!

But at the same time if people asked for a reference a while ago they are not being rushed now. As a teacher I personally would write a reference ASAP if someone asked and save it somewhere, as I wouldn't want to have to hold them up later on and I'd also find it easier to remember stuff sooner rather than later! But maybe that's just because I've only just graduated so know the system now a bit better. Plus I know the urgency of this year due to extra applications if it's for PGCE.

On the other hand if I had only found out recently so not pre-written it it might not be possible to do it quickly, due to the sudden and nature driven deadline of things you have to do in teaching, let alone if you're a head!

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You don't have to have your references in to sit the skills tests. As long as you have actually submitted your part of the application you are fine. Take a print out of the application form and of your UCAS id number. I did mine on Friday and they didn't ask for any proof at all which was weird. It wasn't until I left that I realised. I was so stressed at the time to remember what they were meant to be doing.

I emailed the head teacher I've been volunteering with and just said that I realise that this is a very busy time of year and he's got a lot to do, but UCAS allows applications to close on the 5th December and the universities I'm applying to have already starting offering interviews to candidates, so I'd really appreciate it if she could do it as soon as possible. I also added if she couldn't do it, could she let me know so that I had time to organise another one.

Some user on here emailed the people that organise the tests and they said that you have to have your application fully sent with refs included before you can sit the test.

I don't know if I should bother emailing the Headteacher for my reference. He only accepted the request last Thursday. The last time I emailed him was a week before that, to check if he had received the reference request which he didn't reply to. Then last Thursday I sent him another ucas email notification.. Partly by accident and he accepted that.
I kinda think I should leave it and just let him do it whenever he wants. But then I do think I should email him just to let him know that he needs to hurry up a bit (in a professional way) because all I am waiting for is him to do my reference.


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Hi, did it turn out at the end?

I am volunteering at a school and I need the Head Teacher (whom I have never seen) write my reference. Would it be okay if the teacher I work with write it and the Head Teacher just send it?

Hi guys I have a question regarding interview dates. I have applied to Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh.

I am going on a short trip to Paris for a uni thing in February and I am worried that maybe I will get an interview date set whilst I'm away. Do you know how possible it is to change an interview date or if it is just not possible? :/

The whole idea of both things clashing is giving me the fear!
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Thanks, Laurie! What have you applied for?

Just passed my numeracy skills test!!
already passed the literacy one so that's them done!!
Application was sent last Thursday so fingers crossed for interviews now!

How was It? In line with the practice ones and other resources? Harder? Easier?

congrats !

Maybe a tiny bit harder but not much. Similar to practise tests but a couple of questions I'd never seen before about area etc.
also some conversion questions with a slightly different layout
Do you have numeracy first? That really helped me

If you don't mind me asking, what is numeracy first? Is it a book or website, I have been using study guides for maths, and practising the skills tests on line a lot to improve my mental maths!

Google numeracy first! They provide 20 extra tests for £19.99 I definitely recommend it!!