| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 November 2024 |
Secondary Art and design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, and Physics |
In school | Start request |
Wade Deacon High School
We are a high performing, Secondary School in Widnes, with over 1,500 pupils, recognised by Ofsted as being Outstanding in all areas.
We offer a full range of subjects, and are very proud of our GCSE results. We have a great focus on 'High Standards', and 'Getting the basics right', resulting in the very best opportunities for our pupils.
We are highly experienced in running School Direct PGCE programmes, and each year have a large number of Associate Teachers train with us.
About our school experience
- Details
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We are delighted to offer a HALF DAY experience.
You will have a full tour of our school, where we will explain the context of our setting and our current focus/ drives. After the tour, you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the different options for Training to Teach. The remainder of your day (approximately 2 hours) will be spent observing lessons in the subject of your choice.
Please note, visitors will be required to have their own DBS check, which will need to be sent to the school prior to the visit taking place.
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU YOUR OWN REFRESHMENTS FOR THE DAY.
- Start and finish times
- 9am to 12.15pm
- Dress code
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Business dress, Cover up tattoos
- Teacher training
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We are a School Direct Lead School.
Links to more information about our school
- Wade Deacon High School website
- Wade Deacon High School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Wade Deacon High School
- Performance information: Wade Deacon High School
- Teacher training: Wade Deacon High School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must not have been accepted onto another teacher training course
- Must have a degree
- DBS check required
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Yes. You will need to provide a copy of your DBS Certificate approx. 2 weeks PRIOR to your visit.
Placement dates
| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2024 |
Secondary Art and design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, and Physics |
In school | Start request |
| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2025 |
Secondary Art and design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, English, French, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, and Physics |
In school | Start request |
| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2025 |
Secondary Art and design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, and Physics |
In school | Start request |
| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 March 2025 |
Secondary Art and design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, and Physics |
In school | Start request |
Location
- Address
- Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
Free on-site parking is available.
Please park in the area nearest the Teaching School building (Bungalow-type building to the right hand side of the main school).
- School phases
- Secondary (11 to 16)
- Subjects
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- Art and design
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Design and technology
- Drama
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- Music
- Physical education
- Physics