Carnforth School
Carnforth School is a one form entry primary school with our own on site Pre-School taking children from 3 to 11 years. The school environment is bright and vibrant and boasts an environmental garden, Early Years garden, a large playground and playing field.
The school has a committed and dedicated team who strive for excellence in learning. We want all of our pupils to be successful and we are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to make learning exciting.
Through our broad and rich curriculum, we aim to ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We have high expectations for our children and firmly believe that all of our children can flourish within our nurturing environment. We view all of our children as individuals and recognise and help develop their strengths and interests.
About our school experience
- Details
- Candidates will have opportunities to observe teaching in a range of classes and interact with pupils within the classroom. Candidates will also be able to speak to a member of staff about the teacher training route (PGCE) offered by the Black Pear Teaching Alliance.
- Start and finish times
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8.30am to 3.30pm
- Flexible
Alternative start and finish times could possibly be negotiated in advance.
- Dress code
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Business dress
- Teacher training
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The Primary PGCE is an initial teacher training and education course, designed to empower you to become a confident and competent qualified teacher.
Rated as Outstanding by OfSTED (2023) the University of Worcester has a long standing reputation for training excellent, highly employable teachers. Personalised academic and professional tutoring, from a range of experienced tutors and
mentors, ensures that you will be supported throughout your course and in transition from trainee to an early career teacher.
Within our alliance we have a spectrum of schools including faith schools, first schools, nursery and primary schools and a Pupil Referral Unit situated in different types of areas, which ensures that all trainee teachers meet a wide variety of pupils.In addition, we have experienced mentors to support you on your journey to become a teacher and several Specialist Leaders in Education working within the alliance. The University of Worcester, rated ‘Outstanding for primary and secondary teacher training’ by Ofsted, support and enhance our high quality training which ensures all requirements for PGCE and QTS are met.
Links to more information about our school
- Carnforth School website
- Carnforth School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Carnforth School
- Performance information: Carnforth School
- Teacher training: Carnforth School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must have a degree
- Photo identification: passport or driving license
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement availability
Please contact ITT@blackpeartrust.org to arrange dates for school experience.
- School experience type
- In school
Location
- Address
- Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9HG
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
Parking is available close to the school.
- Disability and access details
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We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.
- School phases
- Early years, Primary (4 to 11)