Hi,

I have just come out of teaching recpetion for four years, and have been with a supply agency since July. Last week I went for an interview at a children's centre (through the agency) and got the job. It will be untill christmas but may possibly be extended. I start on Monday for my induction, any advice on what to expect or what I can prepare/read before I go?

Starting to feel nervous now!

Thanks in advance!

 I didnt see this earlier Rachndylan but I see you have started already, so how did your first day go?

You will probabaly find there is so much ti take in, and so much t think about regarding your role 9as they are all different)

Hi Rachel,

All teachers coimng form school base feel a little concerned about 0-3 in my experience. it is out of our comfort zone.

i thoroughly recommend Eleanor Goldschmeid's book People Under three. it is very readable and in my opinion sets out an ideal expernece for young children in daycare. I found it unrealistic in some ways but still a really excellent summary of what very young children need from us in the early years sector.

Good luck in your new job. In my experience the job changes wildly from year to year and from authority to authority. in many ways you can make the job what you want it to be!

I will definately ask about training and will be ordering the book this evening. Even if I am only to stay there a few months (supply contract) I think the experience and training would be invaluable.

Thanks for you for your replies

Rachel