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I read with interest the feature on school-based teacher training ('Class act, 27 November). I wonder if you have covered the Registered Teacher Programme in this series? I am currently undertaking this programme at Bradford College while still employed by Education Leeds. My previous post was that of SEN nursery nurse in a local primary school where I am still based. The RTP is often a more accessible course to nursery nurses and classroom assistants who are already employed by a local authority. They will still continue to receive a salary, and they do not need a full degree to begin the course - usually an HND or equivalent. The course is demanding but definitely worthwhile.

My previous post was that of SEN nursery nurse in a local primary school where I am still based. The RTP is often a more accessible course to nursery nurses and classroom assistants who are already employed by a local authority. They will still continue to receive a salary, and they do not need a full degree to begin the course - usually an HND or equivalent. The course is demanding but definitely worthwhile.

Karen Herrington

Leeds

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