At the Rural Schools Alliance, our school-led PGCE programme is designed to immerse you in the realities of teaching right from the start. After building a strong foundation in their home school during the formative placement, our trainees then embark on Placement 1, gaining vital experience in a different school environment. We recently caught up with Paris, one of our dedicated Maths trainees, as he concluded his Placement 1 at Swanmore College, to hear about his progress, key learnings, and excitement for what's next. His insights offer a genuine glimpse into the transformative power of our programme.