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In 2015 I Graduated from Edge Hill University, studying BA (Hons) in Physical Education and School Sport. It was my ambition to go on and work with Children and Young people in detached areas, working with them to create a solid foundation that will hold them in good stead for there future.

I have always been passionate for teaching through my own personal development, experiences and chances that my teachers and tutors have given me. After completing my degree, I went to Northern Ireland and East Belfast to complete a Internship at a community association where I gained the importance of schools in deprived areas giving every opportunity and a chance to shine to all children from all areas and backgrounds. This was an experience that has stayed with me seeing the delight and enjoyment children have to be at school, which has led me to this point to apply and help create a basis for childrens education, resulting in there future.

Whilst in Blefast on the internship I helped facilitate and deliver many programmes for children of the age 5-11. One programme was After Schools club where children have the opportunity to get help with their homework, also giving children the opportunity to play games with their peers outside of school in a safe, fun, inclusive environment. The other programme was also for 5-11 year olds, called Life Guards a Healthy Hearts initiative, which aims to tackle mental health and obesity two massive problems that face children. Taking a holistic approach teaching children how emotional and physical health are connected.
Leaving Belfast and moving back to Lancashire in summer of 2016 I went in to part time, teaching assistant at a school in Lancaster working as Sports Play Teaching Assistant, funded through the PE Primary Sport Premium which funding has been renewed for this Academic year and next. However unfortunately my contract wasn’t renewed due to funding uncertainty, has given me the confidence to discern and start the process of going into teaching.

During my time as a Teaching Assistant I experienced the highlight that working in a school environment brings and children’s experiences they bring with them to school, from what they have been up to at home and in school. I have

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