Partnership Mentoring Hub
How to support trainees with workload
Manage time during placements
When trainees are on professional placement they will need to manage their time both in school and outside it efficiently. During an early mentor meeting help your trainee to plan where they will complete university tasks and agree a teaching timetable, a regular mentor meeting time and where to complete PPA. We also recommend that student teachers spend a percentage of the week undertaking professional development activities that are different from teaching their base class. So, if possible set out a range opportunities for them to gain wider experience across the school in advance.
We help to organise trainees before placement by advising them about time management and asking them to consider;
Time management when you're on your placement
- Organise your time and commitments at home in advance of the placement
- Organise your employment ensuring you notify your employer about placement dates.
- Plan your time in school to make the most of opportunities
- Eat properly
- Get enough sleep
- Organise opportunities to meet family and friends over the weekend
- Prepare some plans in advance and ask for feedback
Other things to consider
Video tips from mentors and trainees
How to manage workload: Placement Advice