Hi all,
I haven't been on here for ages, been really busy with my degree/work/family etc!
This is a bit long so bear with me!!! In 2009 I hope to start teacher training, with the long term goal of moving to NZ as teacher. But, I have an interview on Friday for a relatively new course Early Years Professional Status and was hoping with that and a teaching qualification eventually I might be able to get into Early Years education over in NZ.
Trouble is I am having difficulty organising childcare for my youngest child, and have been told by the Uni I might not get financial help for childcare, in which case I can't afford it anyway. I was on a course today (I'm a teaching assistant) and spoke to someone in the know, who said I might have trouble getting on a teacher training course, if I take a year out of practical experience.
So, should I concentrate on the experience needed for the teaching course next year, or try for the Early Years one, and hope it is recognised in NZ?
I am so confused, but also don't want to waste my time doing a course that is not relevant to NZ, or even worse might scupper my chances of getting on the teacher training later.
Sorry for the ramble, any advice appreciated,
Helen