What are the options for completing teacher training?
In essence, assuming you intend to teach in either primary, secondary or in a college, you need to attain Qualified Teacher Status. You can do this through the following: firstly, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) that is undertaken in a university and with school placements; secondly, a General Teaching Practice (GTP) course that is undertaken in a school setting and with the same assignments as the PGCE – both options involve a certain amount of time in schools, preparing lessons and teaching, and time spent in the academic and theoretical elements within a university setting. You should explore the financial options, as a few years ago the bursaries were greater for PGCE students than GTP Hope this helps.
