Insight Participant Review

I really enjoyed the 2 weeks, they were well structured with a varied range of activities, such as talks from charities and ambassadors of Teach First, and group tasks which helped us to learn about teaching.

As a team we were made to feel highly valued. We felt we were an important part of helping achieve the Teach First vision.

The first week provided a lot of guidance for our lesson which we would deliver in the second week, such as how to plan, what to include in a lesson, and how to assess for learning.

The programme encouraged and helped me to develop my competencies. I feel more confident in public speaking since the programme. I can see the benefits of taking opportunities that I am originally nervous about, but can see the long term benefit in making me more confident.

Well structured with a varied range of activities, such as talks from charities and ambassadors of Teach First, and group tasks which helped us to learn about teaching.

The insight programme had a really fun atmosphere. All participants got to know each other really well, as we were staying together in accommodation, and socialising after the days work. The activities coordinated during the day were stimulating and fun.

We received a feedback call from our assessment day with equal positive feedback, and areas of improvement. Over 4 personal development sessions, we looked at where we needed to develop, and considered opportunities where we can develop them, and the things that are holding us back and how to overcome this. These sessions enabled us to do as well as we could in the final assessment day, and I felt well prepared.

A range of talks from different ambassadors and partner companies helped me to appreciate the Teach First vision is achieved both in the company, but also how they work along with partner charities and companies to achieve the same vision. I feel much more passionate about education inequality.

I feel that during the programme we were well supported by staff, and learned how we would be further supported during the leadership programme if we were to enrol onto it. It was nice to be in an uncompetitive environment, with everyone working towards vision.

Through teaching my own lesson, planning lessons in the staffroom and even helping supervise break time, it provided real insight into what it is like to be a teacher.

We were paid £500 for the two weeks, and accommodation was paid for.

Partner companies and charities came into give talks, and question and answer sessions.

The sessions were focussed on learning what opportunities there are out there and how to apply.

On the last day we found out how to apply to partner companies and how to get involved at university.

I would definitely recommend the insight programme to a friend. It was a great opportunity to develop my competencies, learn about educational inequality, and how make a difference.