In July I completed the Core Foundation for Teaching - an 8 week online course run by Recruitment Development Solutions - an agency claiming they can help you find a placement in a school after you have completed the course. I already have a Teaching Assistant Certificate and a PTLLS qualification, therefore I didn't really feel I needed the course, but I was persuaded by RDS that it will help me get into a school as a TA or a Teacher etc. I paid over £295 for the course because of the statement saying they will secure a placement in your chosen field. ***************************We offer vocational training and continuing development courses and guidance. Our mission is to train you to a high standard and then secure you a placement in your chosen field. Although heavily subsidised, there will be a cost element of £295 for your enrolment onto the course which is payable by the student.**************************************** The course was OK but I had covered most of it before and to be honest the only thing I discovered was that I needed to produce a 2 page covering letter when applying for Teaching posts. T he instructor was very nice and the group discussions were helpful. However when the course finished I was told that in order for them to place me in a school I would have to renew my CRB at a cost of £80 - I did this, I needed the placement now I had gone this far. I received my CRB and have not heard from RDS again, I have sent emails to them asking about a placement and they haven't replied. 4 months later still nothing so I sent emails to the people who had contacted me from RDS complaining about the way they have just dropped me. They haven't even bothered to reply.... ..This is not a professional approach to providing a service. .Therefore beware if they contact you, they are only selling courses under false pretence.. .. do not fall for it.