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The first of the Primary cohorts were welcomed to Westwood for the 4 day School Direct Induction event starting on Tuesday 28^th August 2018. We have 77 trainees from 12 partner Alliances, including groups from Derby and London, who engaged with a variety of lectures, seminars and workshops to prepare them for the year ahead. Tutors commented on the high levels of engagement and enthusiasm demonstrated in sessions and there was a lovely buzz around Westwood throughout the week. Early evaluations show that the event was well received by students. Here are a few quotes that summarise the student experience:

 鈥淥verall the content was strong, informative, and well delivered. The staff were so welcoming and friendly which put me at ease鈥�

 鈥淚 found the course to be brilliant, every aspect of it was well thought out and helped me to really feel prepared for the road ahead of me鈥�

 鈥淚 found the approachability of the staff, and the way their genuine love of teaching shone through, to be inspiring鈥�

 Close on the heels of School Direct Induction, was the welcome to our Core trainees – we have 17 following the Early Years route and 67 on the Primary programme. Students enjoyed a packed timetable starting with an interactive 鈥榞etting-to-know-you鈥� session, an opportunity to explore the main campus (in the September sunshine) and their first taste of subject sessions. Evaluations at the close of the week included the following perspectives:

 鈥淚 always get nervous about starting new things but I've really enjoyed how calming the pace of the week has been鈥�

 鈥淭he small personal tutor groups have been good, so we are immediately familiar with our tutor and aware of the support system鈥�

 鈥淚 like the emphasis on Reflection鈥�

 鈥淔rom the first session on each subject, I have learnt so much鈥�