At Burscough Village Primary School, we take great pride in our commitment to support and nurture aspiring teachers, whether they are from local high schools or universities. Our ethos centres around providing a welcoming environment where budding educators can gain valuable insights and practical experience.
Earlier this year, just before the February half term, we had the pleasure of welcoming Benjamin Porter from Hutton Grammar School for his work experience placement. Benjamin set a shining example of how work experience can be approached to achieve the most rewarding outcome for everyone involved. His enthusiasm and dedication were evident throughout his time with us, and he received positive feedback from both staff and pupils.
Benjamin was eager to get involved, never shying away from tasks such as assisting with lunch duties or supporting our Kids' Club. His positive attitude and willingness to help made a lasting impression on our school community.
Below, you’ll find an excellent report detailing Benjamin’s experience at BVPS. We are delighted that his time here has only strengthened his ambition to pursue a career in teaching, and we wish him every success in the future.

A week at BVPS - by Benjamin Porter

During my work experience at a Burscough Village Primary School, I had an amazing time and got to spend a day in each class. I learned a lot about what teachers do every day. I really enjoyed taking part in lessons and working closely with the children. I helped them with their work, joined in with hands-on experiments, and supported pupils who needed extra help, including children with special educational needs. 

I got to learn how teachers mark work and assess learning, like Spanish assessments, which I found interesting. During my time in Reception, I learned about continuous provision and why it is used and how much children learn during it! I noticed that teachers all teach differently depending on the year group. 

I also took part in PE lessons, helped with lunchtime duty in the hall, and supported an afterschool curriculum club. Watching how children behaved with each other, both in class and at lunchtime, helped me understand the importance of behaviour management and positive relationships. It was such a good experience to see the teachers and children at these times and not just in class. 

I thought that I would be just exposed to one part of the school during work experience, but I loved going to different classes, working with lots of teachers and teaching assistants, and building relationships with the children. 

This experience has made me even more confident that I want to become a teacher in the future.

Benjamin Porter Work Experience