This is a copy of the email I sent to the schools asking for an opportunity to carry out my placement here. I was confident with the email I sent as I spent time wording it correctly and making sure I had said the important information. I forward this email to four different schools, as well as a follow up email; however I did not get a response so rang up them individually. Three of the responses were unsuccessful and one school did not get back to me at all. I felt disheartened with the response and it knocked my confidence.
Dear XXXX XXXX
My name is Faical Benaziza and I am a psychology undergraduate at Marjon University. I have 50 hours to complete for my placement module at university and I would appreciate the opportunity to complete this in your setting. I would be interested in shadowing pastoral care workers and also to get experience of working with and observing how the students learn and behave within the school. My passion is to work in an educational environment, learn new skills and gain practical experience. I can be flexible with my time.
Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon.
Faical Benaziza