School Experience
School experience visits are crucial for people considering teacher training because they provide first-hand insight into the realities of teaching, including:
- Gaining a realistic understanding of the role
- Understanding different school environments
- Networking, making connections and boosting confidence
- Strengthening applications for teacher training
- Confirmation of career choice
Offering school experience should be a key part of every school's recruitment strategy. By providing potential trainees with school experience, schools can attract committed individuals to the profession who are more likely to go on to train in their school and become part of their workforce.
To support schools the DfE provides a service called 'Manage School Experience'. This service helps schools:
- Advertise the experience they offer at their school
- Manage bookings and cancellations
- Communicate with candidates
