Unfortunately I haven’t started placement yet, which I feel a bit disappointed as most of the class already has. I’m not letting it get to me though as I can’t help it, as I need a protection vulnerable groups (PVG) membership as I am going to be working with children once on placement. Hopefully should receive it soon as I have previously had one with other work and it tends to be come through quicker if you are existing member.
Even if the PVG came through earlier this week I wouldn’t of been able to start my placement this week as the schools in Edinburgh are of on October break from Monday 14/10/19 to Wednesday 23/10/19. So I am hoping it will come through before they start back so can get some few hours next week or more since we are off for reading week.
I am stressing a little about getting my hours done but not going to stress about getting my hours completed to much as I should have the PVG through by next week. Hopefully get even a couple hours done next week. Then the following week I should able to do more the just a few hours, as I discussed with my mentor I can do a full day on Monday at one of the schools, as I can shadow the coach at one of them, then a few hours through the other days I should manage to get my hours up no problem.
Although I have been a little stressed waiting and still am, I am also excited for when I do start placement as I get to work at couple different school active schools work along with and a variety of sports too.
By Holly Sheil
Hi Holly, our circumstances are slightly similar but I’m sure that once we start our placement we will feel much better! Hopefully you will be able to start soon after the October week.
I understand how you feel Holly I am currently in the same situation as you. Fingers crossed we hear back soon and can get started our placements. Im sure it wont take long to get 30 hours gathered up. Good luck for when you start!
I also understand how you’re feeling, being in the same situation myself. Hoping to hear back very soon and finally get started! Good luck for when everything get sorted and you can get started.
Hi Holly,
I also understand that it can be a stressful time waiting for everything to get sorted. Hopefully it shouldn’t be much longer and you can get started after the October break. Good luck!
Hi Holly, you’ve got a lot of support from your classmates here! As you can see, some of your classmates have been also waiting for thier PVG to be confirmed. Hope you don’t get strestted too much! -Romie