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Whiston Willis Primary Academy

Academic excellence and social intelligence are at the heart of all that we do at Whiston Willis to develop aspirational life-long learners who are committed to their own self development to achieve excellence and be highly valued and respected future citizens of Whiston, Knowsley and beyond.

We are committed to offering a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and challenges the issues that our children may face in an ever-changing modern Britain; so that they will be able to positively influence the world around them now and in the future. By striving to enable all our learners to achieve academic excellence, we provide them with the cultural capital to develop further as they continue on their learning journey throughout life.

Developing healthy and happy children is of paramount importance at Whiston Willis. We pride ourselves on working with the children to build the skills and understanding that will enable them to be respectful, confident ,reflective, resilient, empathetic and ambitious young people who are eager to have a positive impact on their own lives and those of other people around them and beyond.

About our school experience

Details

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.

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
9.15am to 12.30pm
Dress code

Business dress, Cover up tattoos, Remove piercings

Teacher training

We offer the School Direct PGCE with QTS route via University of Chester.

Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Must not have been accepted onto another teacher training course
    • Must have a degree
DBS check required

Yes. You will need to provide a copy of your DBS Certificate approx. 14 days before your visit.

Placement dates

Date School phase Experience type
19 March 2025

Primary

In school Start request

Location

Address
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY
Map showing Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

On site parking available.

Address
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY
School phases
Primary (4 to 11)
DBS check required

Yes. You will need to provide a copy of your DBS Certificate approx. 14 days before your visit.