October 11, 2018

What can you learn on the DET Course?

What is a DET course? The DET course (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training) is a vocational qualification that allows you to become a fully qualified teacher by gaining QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills). Once you’ve completed the qualification and gained your certificate, you can apply for QTLS by submitting an application to […]



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June 19, 2018

How to pass your CET assignments

Are you thinking about doing the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training course with us and you’re wondering how to manage your course assignments? If this sounds anything like you then read on.



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what is microteaching

March 7, 2018

Microteaching: What is it and How to Pass

Suppose you have decided to further your professional development and gain a recognised qualification by enrolling on the Level 3 Award in Education and Training course. In that case, you’ll know that to complete everything successfully, you must submit some assignments and deliver a microteaching session. But what is a microteaching session, and how can […]



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January 23, 2018

Technology in the Classroom – Nearpod

We live in a time and age when most people seem to be glued to their devices. The truth is that we cannot get away from technology, which seems to be infiltrating every aspect of our lives. It is no wonder then, that teachers are nowadays expected to adapt their approach to the new digital […]



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gain confidence in teaching

November 6, 2017

How to Gain Confidence in Teaching

The long-awaited moment has arrived. You enter the classroom, everyone’s eyes are on you, and suddenly, a bright spotlight tracks you around the room. You stand there, unable to move, your mouth as dry as a desert, articulating incomprehensible sounds that soon appear distant and distorted. You start feeling dizzy, and the colour of your […]



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October 4, 2017

A Day in the Life of a Teacher Trainer

One of the best things about being a teacher trainer here at Carlton Training is that I get to go and visit our candidates in their workplaces to observe and monitor them teaching their own pupils and candidates. Everybody on the Level 4 CET and Level 5 DET courses has to carry out a certain […]



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lesson planning

September 25, 2017

7 Tips for Effective Lesson Planning

Imagine being the captain of a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. You know the name of the idyllic island you must reach, and your responsibility is to ensure the passengers arrive safely and have a good time there. A teacher is like a captain: they must use ‘navigation tools’ and develop excellent […]



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August 2, 2017

Your Career in Teaching

Teaching is rightly considered an attractive career and a respected profession, there are various ways to start your career in teaching.



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toolbox talks

June 15, 2017

AET training and Toolbox Talks

Are you faced with the task of preparing a toolbox talk safety meeting? Dreading the experience, not knowing where to start or how?  One of our courses at Carlton Training teaches you exactly how to tackle that problem. If you complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training with us, you will have the necessary skills […]



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May 16, 2017

Will Qualifications Help Me Get a Better Job?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career  or even looking to change your career path? If you’re thinking about taking the next step and getting yourself a qualification, read this article.



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