Open days

How to get the most out of open days

The key is preparation and research. You need to set time aside to be sure that you end up doing your teacher training at the provider that is right for you. Some people are lucky enough to know where they want to do their training, but for most people, the choice is far from obvious so it is worth investing time and effort to weigh up the options.

After you have narrowed down your choices, attending training providers' open days is a great way to get a feel for a place.

When are they?

You can find out dates and information about open days by contacting training providers direct. Our list of training providers gives their contact details.

What do they involve?

During the open day, you should be shown round, have a chance to look at the facilities and ask questions. You will be meeting people well placed to provide an insight into both the course and the training provider. You will get the chance to meet current students, which can be far more revealing than reading a prospectus.

Most students agree that open days helped them to make a considered decision and confirm what felt right for them. By making an effort to do this sort of research, you can avoid the disappointment of starting a course and finding that it is not the right type of course for you.