Stour Vale Staff Become Registered Lecturers
Tom Holder, Stour Vale Teacher Training Hub Lead, explains how staff facilitating on the Primary PGCE programme have obtained ‘Registered Lecturer’ status this year.
Colleagues from across various Stour Vale member schools have joined us to facilitate sessions on our Primary PGCE programme. As we deliver the entire University of Worcester Primary PGCE locally for the Black Country region, there are many opportunities for staff to be involved and share their expertise. By facilitating on the programme, colleagues also hold ‘Registered Lecturer’ status with the university. This means they receive additional CPD and support from university tutors and are entitled to discounted tuition fees should they wish to pursue a postgraduate qualification at Worcester.
Three members of staff share their experience of being involved in facilitating the programme.
In September 2023, I was approached by Tom Holder to help deliver a SEND session to the PGCE trainees at the teaching hub at Ridgewood High School. It was an experience I thoroughly enjoyed. A few months later I was delighted to be asked again to deliver the SEND sessions to the following year’s cohort of PGCE students and gain registered lecturer status. The sessions I have delivered this year have been well received and it has been great to hear the trainees asking questions, sharing ideas and experiences and working collaboratively in the sessions. Being part of the Stour Vale Teacher Training Hub has given me the opportunity to share my experiences and knowledge with the teachers of the future. It has also been a valuable experience for me; it has helped me reflect on my practice as a SENDCo and therefore had a direct benefit on my school and the children and staff that I support. I would recommend anyone given the opportunity to take part in supporting the teachers of the future to give it a go!
Jenny Moulder – Moat Farm Junior School
I have thoroughly enjoyed the PGCE Early Years sessions that I have completed so far. Tom and his team are so welcoming, friendly and helpful that it makes delivering the sessions a pleasure. I have so far delivered two sessions to the students around the joy of Early Years and continuous provision. The students were keen to learn, hardworking and a delight to teach. It is lovely to see the teachers of the future coming through and having the opportunity to have an impact on their journey. I have also been fortunate to meet regularly with the Early Years PGCE Lead at the University of Worcester. She is passionate and inspiring, and it has been lovely to meet and share our passion for the Early Years. This has also led to an opportunity for me being on the University of Worcester EYITT steering group. This has allowed for me to gain professional development and meet new people who are all passionate about the Early Years. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching these sessions and would recommend to other colleagues.
Naomi Lane – Holywell Primary and Nursery School
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to deliver Religious Education university sessions to the Primary ITT students at the Ridgewood Hub. Sharing curriculum knowledge as well as my classroom and whole school experiences and working collaboratively with such keen and ambitious students has inspired and motivated me to improve my teaching practice. Discussing best practice in such a positive environment has been delightful and has allowed me to develop my skills as well as those of our future educators.
Kate Bastock – Ridgewood High School