1. PAIRED PLACEMENTS- RRCG KATIE HALL UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

2. Background 60 science trainees 25 biology trainees 35 physical science trainees 40 schools – Wales and Devon Approx.12 placements short 2008-9

3. Four varied schools –Experience in paired placements –LAs –Rural or city –Independent school –Training school

4. The Paired placement SpecialismMentor –Mentor meeting Y shaped model

5. Advantages PupilsPartnership To the trainees

6. Modelling Professional dialog Raised profile as able to get more involved in school life Broader experience Evaluation –Comparing

7. To the students 3 teachers in the classroom –Split groups Energy and ideas Recent expertise in subject knowledge

8. Partnership Smaller, closer partnership RecruitmentMoney?

9. Disadvantages Trainees –Comparing –Less time in mentoring –Tensions WorkloadPlanning

10. Qualitative vs Quantitative FocusSkills

11. Other Findings Specialism Mentor needs to brief pupils Mentor- skills Ability of pupils –How much they benefit Concerns over 2 weak trainees –CFC trainees- policy?