It is very unlikely that any of the following situations will occur on school placements. Following the basic rules of commonsense should see you successfully through your school 'prac' placements and beyond: -

If you believe that there is any problem with your placement, the class(es) timetable allocated, the level of support provided, or any other factor which denies you a fair opportunity to develop and display your teaching skills, YOU MUST SEEK URGENT HELP! - Don't wait till the last day of the prac period or after you get your 'prac' grade.

Speak to the classroom teacher/mentor and 'Prac' tutor/lecturer and if necessary your university's student representative council/student union, but, if they are unable to resolve the problem, contact the Teachers Federation.

As a general rule the Federation does not get involved in disputes over grades for 'prac' unless there are clear breaches of law or DET procedures.

If any student or parent complaint, allegation of negligence or inappropriate behaviour is made against you, advise your mentor and university tutor/lecturer immediately no matter how trivial you think it might be. Make no statement until you have received the advice of a Teachers Federation welfare officer.