im sure they would welcome you Catbells

Didn't manage to catch the whole programme as I was being Nurse Jack.He lied to that woman no wonder she was cross.I didn't like the fact that he tested them at all did they really need that! Fair enough to give them their reading age but not the style of tests he put them through which I felt was purely for the programmes benefit. Some fantastic progress but I wasn't keen on him.Did he go back and teach them for every lesson or did he have someone else behind the scenes.I would have liked to have seen him go to a Primary School and see how to teach reading first.Big pat on the back to the people involved they worked really hard and have made fantastic achievements.

I didn't feel that his teaching style was right for teaching adults. My impression is that he was fitting this in around his normal work load and therefore hadn't had time to prepare sufficiently for the complex learning difficulties these students brought to the classroom.

I was surprised he was confused about the GCSEs, the Adult Literacy Teacher clearly said it was equivalent, that doesn't mean a GCSE. What it does mean that colleges and employers will take it into account, as we know when applying for HLTA etc.

I don't think I would have got on with him as my teacher, just like the other lady who didn't take the tests, good for her.

And, yes he was the english teacher in the previous series, that lost control of the young people due to lack of behaviour management.

I just hope this last episode didn't put off adults and teenagers who have difficulty with reading/numeracy, my classes weren't like this, the teachers were very sympathetic and encouraging and definitely didn't push you to run before you could walk. They were very aware of the baggage you bring with you from bad educational experiences.

Sheffield Hallam Uni where i went when it was a polytechnic offer its graduates from whenever ...the opportunity for careers advice. finally plucked up the courage to phone to make an appt. going tom afternoon. a step forward. the thought of going back to school and being there forever more is doing my head in right now.

Their courses may not be suitable but they may be able to point me in other directions.

I have nothing to lose by going to find out.

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That's brilliant Catbells. Make sure you write down all your questions before you go. Hope they can help.