Training to be a primary school teacher?
I currently am a house wife looking after my 3 month old daughter, but am also a qualified accountant. I am seriously considering re-training to become a primary school teacher. I would need to be at home whilst learning, or maybe just be in uni for a day a week. Is this possible? How long will it take?
Teaching - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I'm also training to become a primary school teacher, and I study with the Open University - cause I need a national curriculum degree - in the evenings and weekends when I'm with my kids. It's hard but worthwhile and 2 more years I'm ready for PGCE
Answer 2 :
my friend qualified with an english degree and has just completed her pgce. Its very hard work and you have to go on work placements in schools and be assessed. She has had sooo much work to do assignments after assignments. She doesnt have any children so could commit to all the work. Im not sure if you could do it like that. Maybe you could do early learning course with open university or something but even with that you would have to be placed in a school for practical. Go on the open university website that shows you what course are available and what is involved.
Answer 3 :
There are TONS of on-line classes. I'm sure that a university near you offers many. I was a single mom working full time and going to night school to become an elementary teacher. I just graduated in December. I know it sounds backwards, but being away from your child gets harder as they get older and he/she actually understands that you are going away for a little bit. Once you get into a routine with a daycare or babysitter it is a lot easier. It takes a LOT of sacrifices, from everyone in the family. Your husband or significant other must understand that this is something very important to you. You won't have as much time with friends either. Your child won't be affected by you being gone as much as you think. It would only be a few days or nights a week. And yes they do offer one day a week classes, most of them are about 3 hours long each. It's all worth it! After my associates, It took about 2 years of going full time. So if you go part time and during the summer your looking at about 3 years. Hope this helped. Good luck and don't stress out, it goes by fast.
Answer 4 :
Presume you are in UK. If you already have a degree then you can do a PGCE but this will require significant blocks of working in a school. Don't know where you live, butr Sheffield Hallam University do a part-time PGCE intended for people like yourself because it is spread over two years instead of the usual two. Don't know if Open University actually do a teaching qualification but they might. Actual requirements can be found at TDA link below.
Answer 5 :
If you have your first degree it will take you one year full time and two years part time. Not sure about online courses, would seem strange as alot of the work of a primary teacher is extremely practical. Either way, you would be required to do blocks of placement teaching in schools so you would need to have some kind of childcare available for that. Just like to add, there are very few jobs in primary teaching at the moment. Universities have been churning out newly qualified teachers and with the new probationer scheme running, (you have a job guaranteed for one year after finishing uni) schools are filling vacancies with probationers as they have to find them places and they also get paid less. If you can get job it can be very rewarding but definitely hard work. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Which universities in England (preferably in the Midlands) are good for Accountancy?
Which universities in England (preferably in the Midlands) are good for Accountancy?
Hello, I would like to be a chartered accountant and I was wondering which universities are best for this. Also, what requirements I need to fulfil and qualifications I need. This would be really helpful! Also, if you can suggest any other Maths-related job that would be superb! Thanks in advance! **10 points to the best answer**
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Useful info here: http://uk.umonde.com/
Answer 2 :
hi, Visit: http://AdviceForEducation.info Complete their questions register You'll get an instant access to their database.It's free (no hidden fees) .They offer the largest database of colleges and universities. I'm sure this will help
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Hello, I would like to be a chartered accountant and I was wondering which universities are best for this. Also, what requirements I need to fulfil and qualifications I need. This would be really helpful! Also, if you can suggest any other Maths-related job that would be superb! Thanks in advance! **10 points to the best answer**
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Useful info here: http://uk.umonde.com/
Answer 2 :
hi, Visit: http://AdviceForEducation.info Complete their questions register You'll get an instant access to their database.It's free (no hidden fees) .They offer the largest database of colleges and universities. I'm sure this will help
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Is it rude to not invite someone for drinks if they think you are creepy?
Is it rude to not invite someone for drinks if they think you are creepy?
I'm pretty open and friendly, a month ago a new accountant started working in my department. I invited her to my place for Friday night drinks with a few friends. She thought I was creepy. Fair enough. This weekend, I had another get together with the same friends, including most of the department(there are 10 of us) and we had a great time. When she found out on Monday, she was upset because I hadn't invited her. Is it creepy to invite or rude to not invite?
Etiquette - 14 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If she told you to your face you were creepy, then no it's not rude not to invite her. If you heard that she said something second or third hand via a rumor, that's really no excuse to exclude her.
Answer 2 :
Best way to resolve these problems is put ourselves in their shoes and think how you'de feel? Personally she might have thought you was weird for asking because she's new? possible thought you was making a pass at her? Yeah if she was upset fair enough tell her you didn't mean anything by it and invite her to the next one.
Answer 3 :
"Life is a Rainbow" is correct. The only way to make things right is to be honest with her about either what you heard or what you know and that it was not your intent to exclude her.
Answer 4 :
Well, it sounds like the accountant thinks both things are true, according to the summary you provide. What I hope is that it is a misunderstanding. You will look best if you also make this assumption. You could say to her, "Last time I invited you, you said I was being creepy. Did I misunderstand?" Alternately, if you heard it from someone else, you would say, "Last time I invited you, I heard from someone else that you thought this was creepy. Have I been misinformed?" (Of course, don't name names.) You should try to ask this in a neutral way, with the best balance of confidence and mild regret you can muster.
Answer 5 :
When she first said that it was creepy you should have said that you were trying to being friendly and that you are sorry she felt this way. Maybe in that month she got to know you and felt that she was part of the team and was therefore upset that you didn't invite her. I personally wouldn't have invited her after she thought I was creepy and that is what I would tell her after she stopped being upset that as she thought I was creepy, she wasn't welcome. Then forget it and move on. KD
Answer 6 :
She was rude to you so you were rude back. Fair enough.
Answer 7 :
It's rude not invite and exclude someone that works with you when you invited all/most of the the others. I would be upset if I wasn't included in a "works do" just because I wasn't part of the gang. If you could for a moment - put yourself in her shoes - new job, colleagues, etc how would you feel?
Answer 8 :
You're not obligated to invite everyone you know to every party. But since your co-workers apparently can't keep these things discrete, it's probably better to invite all of them, or none.
Answer 9 :
If she said you was creepy face to face then no it wasn't rude not to invite her. Why would she want to spend time around you if she finds you creepy?
Answer 10 :
When you first invited her to your place for "Friday night drinks with a few friends", did you make it clear that there would be other people there whom she knew from work? She may have thought that your invitation would turn out to be a party for two, or that all the other people would be bar-flies or weirdos. My advice: Next time you have a similar get-together, be sure to invite her. By this time, she will have found out that you're a decent person. Perhaps your parties should be more about food, games, TV or videos, and conversation, and only incidentally about drinking.
Answer 11 :
She was right to feel offended because you had invited everyone else but excluded her. How do you know she thinks you are creepy? If she has actually said this then she has no manners and you should not interact with her in any way
Answer 12 :
You have a free will. You can invite, or not invite, who the hell you like. It's your home. If she's offended, then tough titty. I wouldn't let it worry me one jot.
Answer 13 :
NO it was not rude of you. Infact, you should tell her in a firm, but polite way that the only reason you didn't invite her was because she thought you were creepy and you didn't want to pressure her into accepting your invitation.
Answer 14 :
If you don't like someone, don't invite them. Why ruin your day
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I'm pretty open and friendly, a month ago a new accountant started working in my department. I invited her to my place for Friday night drinks with a few friends. She thought I was creepy. Fair enough. This weekend, I had another get together with the same friends, including most of the department(there are 10 of us) and we had a great time. When she found out on Monday, she was upset because I hadn't invited her. Is it creepy to invite or rude to not invite?
Etiquette - 14 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If she told you to your face you were creepy, then no it's not rude not to invite her. If you heard that she said something second or third hand via a rumor, that's really no excuse to exclude her.
Answer 2 :
Best way to resolve these problems is put ourselves in their shoes and think how you'de feel? Personally she might have thought you was weird for asking because she's new? possible thought you was making a pass at her? Yeah if she was upset fair enough tell her you didn't mean anything by it and invite her to the next one.
Answer 3 :
"Life is a Rainbow" is correct. The only way to make things right is to be honest with her about either what you heard or what you know and that it was not your intent to exclude her.
Answer 4 :
Well, it sounds like the accountant thinks both things are true, according to the summary you provide. What I hope is that it is a misunderstanding. You will look best if you also make this assumption. You could say to her, "Last time I invited you, you said I was being creepy. Did I misunderstand?" Alternately, if you heard it from someone else, you would say, "Last time I invited you, I heard from someone else that you thought this was creepy. Have I been misinformed?" (Of course, don't name names.) You should try to ask this in a neutral way, with the best balance of confidence and mild regret you can muster.
Answer 5 :
When she first said that it was creepy you should have said that you were trying to being friendly and that you are sorry she felt this way. Maybe in that month she got to know you and felt that she was part of the team and was therefore upset that you didn't invite her. I personally wouldn't have invited her after she thought I was creepy and that is what I would tell her after she stopped being upset that as she thought I was creepy, she wasn't welcome. Then forget it and move on. KD
Answer 6 :
She was rude to you so you were rude back. Fair enough.
Answer 7 :
It's rude not invite and exclude someone that works with you when you invited all/most of the the others. I would be upset if I wasn't included in a "works do" just because I wasn't part of the gang. If you could for a moment - put yourself in her shoes - new job, colleagues, etc how would you feel?
Answer 8 :
You're not obligated to invite everyone you know to every party. But since your co-workers apparently can't keep these things discrete, it's probably better to invite all of them, or none.
Answer 9 :
If she said you was creepy face to face then no it wasn't rude not to invite her. Why would she want to spend time around you if she finds you creepy?
Answer 10 :
When you first invited her to your place for "Friday night drinks with a few friends", did you make it clear that there would be other people there whom she knew from work? She may have thought that your invitation would turn out to be a party for two, or that all the other people would be bar-flies or weirdos. My advice: Next time you have a similar get-together, be sure to invite her. By this time, she will have found out that you're a decent person. Perhaps your parties should be more about food, games, TV or videos, and conversation, and only incidentally about drinking.
Answer 11 :
She was right to feel offended because you had invited everyone else but excluded her. How do you know she thinks you are creepy? If she has actually said this then she has no manners and you should not interact with her in any way
Answer 12 :
You have a free will. You can invite, or not invite, who the hell you like. It's your home. If she's offended, then tough titty. I wouldn't let it worry me one jot.
Answer 13 :
NO it was not rude of you. Infact, you should tell her in a firm, but polite way that the only reason you didn't invite her was because she thought you were creepy and you didn't want to pressure her into accepting your invitation.
Answer 14 :
If you don't like someone, don't invite them. Why ruin your day
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
I am a Private Limited Company - What Taxes Do I Need To Pay?
I am a Private Limited Company - What Taxes Do I Need To Pay?
I am a Private Limited Company and have a record off all the business expenditure so I can prove what the Business has earnt and spent. I also have a Profit and Loss chart. I have not registered for VAT with HM Revenues and Customs. I know that I must pay Coporations Tax but do nor know how one goes about calcualting it? As my Business is regsitered with Companies House and a formation agent is my company secretary will I be sent all the necessary tax documents by Companies House, HM Revenues etc? I am asking all these questions because I cannot afford an accountant and need advice? Have I missed any taxes out?
United Kingdom - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Head along to your local business link. They will give you all the information as to what you should do. They will also give other business advice, i.e. data pretection asct, etc
Answer 2 :
If your turnover is over £60,000/year you need to register now. Corporation tax is due 9months & 1 day after your year-end date. I'm not entirely sure how it is worked out, just that it's based on a percentage of your adjusted profit. It's higly adviseable to invest in an Accountant as they will make sure you get everything right (speaking as an Accounts Assistant - I do Corp Tax on computer so don't need to know how to work it out!). You can ask HMRC for leaflets which will help. Alternatively you could take a bookkeeping/accounting course - although that could end up costing as much as the Accountant who'll do it for you
Answer 3 :
Corporation tax on profit and or any dividends you intend to pay. Tehn make sure you have set up a PAYE scheme and pay NI (employers & employees) for any employees and also Income tax for any employees. These are all operating costs and should be paid before your final end of year accounts. There is an easy answer to your question in that if you don't have an accountanat you will pay more in fines, late filing charges etc. Don't use a chartered accountant for this kind of small comapny, they are expensive. Find an old bloke in an office who has a few clients. I do this, my company employs 2 people and hires a load of consultants and I pay less than £300 a year. In fact, operate through my umbrella company www.serviscom.uk.com
Answer 4 :
Either go to a local advice centre or hire an accountant specialising in small businesses. My accountant costs me less than £500 per annum for doing everything and it's money well spent as they can actually save you money. If your turnover is around £57-£60K per annum you MUST register for VAT. You need to get all this sorted NOW, so please get some professional advice.
Answer 5 :
Hiya, i run a LTD company too. Okay go to www.businesslink.gov.uk or call 0845 600 9006 They will send you for free The No-Nonsense Guide to government rules and regulations for setting up your business. This publication has been my Bible for many months, full of all the info you need and all contacts for HM inland Revenue, different ways of doing your accts etc, what you need to pay and when you need to pay it. You are also entitled to 3 one hour appointments at your local business link for free. I made a list of questions each time so that my time was spent actually getting the info i was after. Ltd companies pay 19% corporation tax on your proffit. But if you are having trouble paying for an accountant, it sounds like you are still making a loss( most do for the first three years). It is worth using the first hour with an accountant (which you get for free) they will give you professional advice on what you need to present and how you need to present it. If you need any other help email me literary_angel@yahoo.co.uk
Answer 6 :
If you're asking these questions I think you will find it difficult to do without an accountant. First, Companies House has nothing to do with tax. You will need to file your accounts and annual return with them. They will send reminders at the appropriate time. Now, on to tax. I presume you know that you would need to register for VAT if your turnover in any twelve month period exceeds the limit (£61,000 at the moment). The company pays Corporation Tax on its profits which are simply the turnover minus the allowable expenses. Most business expenses are allowable but there are some odd items which are not. The small companies rate at present is 19%. HMRC will send you a return form although you should note it is your responsibility to obtain a form f you don't receive one. Has your company made a profit? If so what have you done with it? This is important because the money belongs to the company and not you. You can take the profit out of the company by paying yourself a salary. Then you may have to pay PAYE and national insurance contributions depending on the amount and your circumstances. It might be possible to pay a dividend which would avoid PAYE and NI but this does not always work.
Answer 7 :
Hi you will find some useful information related to company related taxes and useful links here. http://www.head2uk.com/business.php/page/185
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I am a Private Limited Company and have a record off all the business expenditure so I can prove what the Business has earnt and spent. I also have a Profit and Loss chart. I have not registered for VAT with HM Revenues and Customs. I know that I must pay Coporations Tax but do nor know how one goes about calcualting it? As my Business is regsitered with Companies House and a formation agent is my company secretary will I be sent all the necessary tax documents by Companies House, HM Revenues etc? I am asking all these questions because I cannot afford an accountant and need advice? Have I missed any taxes out?
United Kingdom - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Head along to your local business link. They will give you all the information as to what you should do. They will also give other business advice, i.e. data pretection asct, etc
Answer 2 :
If your turnover is over £60,000/year you need to register now. Corporation tax is due 9months & 1 day after your year-end date. I'm not entirely sure how it is worked out, just that it's based on a percentage of your adjusted profit. It's higly adviseable to invest in an Accountant as they will make sure you get everything right (speaking as an Accounts Assistant - I do Corp Tax on computer so don't need to know how to work it out!). You can ask HMRC for leaflets which will help. Alternatively you could take a bookkeeping/accounting course - although that could end up costing as much as the Accountant who'll do it for you
Answer 3 :
Corporation tax on profit and or any dividends you intend to pay. Tehn make sure you have set up a PAYE scheme and pay NI (employers & employees) for any employees and also Income tax for any employees. These are all operating costs and should be paid before your final end of year accounts. There is an easy answer to your question in that if you don't have an accountanat you will pay more in fines, late filing charges etc. Don't use a chartered accountant for this kind of small comapny, they are expensive. Find an old bloke in an office who has a few clients. I do this, my company employs 2 people and hires a load of consultants and I pay less than £300 a year. In fact, operate through my umbrella company www.serviscom.uk.com
Answer 4 :
Either go to a local advice centre or hire an accountant specialising in small businesses. My accountant costs me less than £500 per annum for doing everything and it's money well spent as they can actually save you money. If your turnover is around £57-£60K per annum you MUST register for VAT. You need to get all this sorted NOW, so please get some professional advice.
Answer 5 :
Hiya, i run a LTD company too. Okay go to www.businesslink.gov.uk or call 0845 600 9006 They will send you for free The No-Nonsense Guide to government rules and regulations for setting up your business. This publication has been my Bible for many months, full of all the info you need and all contacts for HM inland Revenue, different ways of doing your accts etc, what you need to pay and when you need to pay it. You are also entitled to 3 one hour appointments at your local business link for free. I made a list of questions each time so that my time was spent actually getting the info i was after. Ltd companies pay 19% corporation tax on your proffit. But if you are having trouble paying for an accountant, it sounds like you are still making a loss( most do for the first three years). It is worth using the first hour with an accountant (which you get for free) they will give you professional advice on what you need to present and how you need to present it. If you need any other help email me literary_angel@yahoo.co.uk
Answer 6 :
If you're asking these questions I think you will find it difficult to do without an accountant. First, Companies House has nothing to do with tax. You will need to file your accounts and annual return with them. They will send reminders at the appropriate time. Now, on to tax. I presume you know that you would need to register for VAT if your turnover in any twelve month period exceeds the limit (£61,000 at the moment). The company pays Corporation Tax on its profits which are simply the turnover minus the allowable expenses. Most business expenses are allowable but there are some odd items which are not. The small companies rate at present is 19%. HMRC will send you a return form although you should note it is your responsibility to obtain a form f you don't receive one. Has your company made a profit? If so what have you done with it? This is important because the money belongs to the company and not you. You can take the profit out of the company by paying yourself a salary. Then you may have to pay PAYE and national insurance contributions depending on the amount and your circumstances. It might be possible to pay a dividend which would avoid PAYE and NI but this does not always work.
Answer 7 :
Hi you will find some useful information related to company related taxes and useful links here. http://www.head2uk.com/business.php/page/185
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