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From finding your route into teacher training to surviving placement to landing your first job, get free resources from our leading textbooks to support you every step of your teacher training journey.


Natalie is an MFL graduate training to be a primary school teacher in Norfolk. In this blog, she shares her experiences as a PGCE student and advice to anyone considering embarking on a teacher training course.
So, it’s been 6 weeks now since I started my PGCE. And what a whirlwind it’s been!


We publish a range of Education books to support teachers throughout their careers, from preparing for training to starting as an early career teacher to leading schools. Our titles are practical and real-world-based, making them ideal to guide trainee teachers on SCITT courses.
Discover a carefully curated collection of new and bestselling books, free chapters, and practical resources tailored to students and faculty across the education landscape. Whether you're starting your teacher training, guiding trainee teachers, or delving into areas like Early Years education, research methods, or special needs, you'll find essential tools to expand your knowledge and enrich your teaching and learning experience.

Learning Matters, an imprint of Sage, is a leading publisher of books for professional and vocational courses in education, nursing and social work.
Whether you’re training to be a teacher, starting your career in nursing, or studying to become a social worker, our practical and student-friendly guides help you learn the subject knowledge and skills you need for your university or college course, prepare you for practice and support your continuing professional development.

During your teacher training, you'll build a strong foundation in subject knowledge—especially in core areas like maths, English, and science.