Primary PGCE
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Primary Education: PGCE
The Primary PGCE programme is designated a Category A programme by the Training and Development Agency and has an outstanding record of performance in its most recent Ofsted inspection. The PGCE Primary Programme allows you to select an Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11) or Primary with French Specialism (5-11) route. For those on the Primary or Early Years pathway we also offer a placement in SEN schools. For this very particular pathway trainees are able to apply once they are on the programme. Trainees are at times taught together and sometimes as separate groups. The Primary Programme as a whole is intense but enjoyable and rewarding, with graduates much sought after.
PGCE Primary (Early Years (3-7 years)
X121
Full-time 10 months
This programme prepares trainees for teaching posts in infant, reception and Foundation Stage classes within primary, first and infant schools or nursery settings and childcare establishments. The programme is structured to ensure strong links between University-based inputs and work in Partnership schools.
Teaching skills and techniques are developed and curriculum knowledge and understanding are acquired within a broad and relevant theoretical framework.
Partnership School Placements
Teaching responsibilities gradually increase during the year from being supported in teaching group work to being responsible for the whole class, with placements in both Foundation and Key Stage 1 classes. We also offer a placement in SEN schools. There are limited places available to those with a passion for special needs education and the ability to take on this extra commitment. Application for this placement will be once enrolled on the course.
Professional Studies
This element is closely related to teaching experience in school. It draws upon various disciplines in order to consider such important themes as child development, inclusive education, behaviour management, curriculum planning, classroom organisation and teaching strategies in the early years. This is set within the national context of Every Child Matters.
Curriculum Studies
A wide range of subjects reflect the full Primary National Curriculum, such as Maths and English and Areas of Learning for the Foundation Stage, such as knowledge and understanding of the world. These introduce you to ways in which children learn and progress, how individual differences can be addressed, the ways in which children's work can be assessed and the process of interaction within teaching and learning groups. You will have taught sessions in English, Maths, Science, ICT, Humanities (including RE), Music, Art, Drama, PE, Technology.
Special Study
This module is designed to enable trainees to make a specialist contribution through their particular academic strengths or interests or to improve their knowledge and/or practice in the area of Special Educational Needs.
Reflective Practitioner
This module ensure trainees are able teach in the Early Years Foundation Stage from a base of secure knowledge and understanding.
Entry requirements
Please see Entry Requirements for Postgraduates general information
PGCE Primary (Primary Years (5-11 years))
X100
Full-time 10 months
This programme prepares you for teaching posts in primary, infant and junior schools.
Partnership Schools Placements
Teaching responsibilities gradually increase during the year from being supported in teaching group work to being responsible for the whole class, with placements in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes. We also offer a placement in SEN schools. There are limited places available to those with a passion for special needs education and the ability to take on this extra commitment. Application for this placement will be once enrolled on the course.
Professional Studies
This element is closely related to teaching experiences in school. It draws upon various disciplines in order to consider such important themes as child development, behaviour management, curriculum planning, organisational structures and teaching strategies in primary schools. This is set within the national context of Every Child Matters.
Curriculum Studies
Modules in curriculum subjects reflect the full primary National Curriculum. In addition to substantial study in English, Science, Mathematics and ICT, all other subjects are included: Humanities (including RE), Music, Art, Drama, PE, Technology. These introduce ways in which children develop and learn, how to cater for individual differences; the ways in which children's work can be assessed and the processes of interaction within teaching and learning groups.
Special Study
This module is designed to enable trainees to make a specialist contribution through their particular academic strengths or interests or to improve their knowledge and/or practice in the area of Special Educational Needs.
Reflective Practitioner
All Primary trainees will follow a module to enable them to start the process of becoming an effective and inspiring class teacher of Primary Languages.
Entry requirements
Please see Entry Requirements for Postgraduates for general information. Please note: It is highly recommended that applicants for the primary pathway for 5-11 (not early years and French specialism) have at least a GCSE or equivalent in a modern language, preferably French.
PGCE Primary (Primary Years with French Specialism (5 – 11))
XR11
Full-time 10 months
If you are interested in becoming the Subject Leader or Primary French Languages Co-ordinator in your future school, you may apply for this programme – Primary Years with French Specialism.This programme prepares you for teaching in primary & junior schools and enables you to teach French to young learners and become effective Primary Language co-ordinators.The structure and much of the content follows the Primary Years programme.
Partnership Schools Placements
Teaching responsibilities gradually increase during the year from being supported in teaching group work to being responsible for the whole class. With placements in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes. You will also undertake and enhanced placement to support your ability to become a primary languages coordinator.
Professional Studies
This element is closely related to teaching experiences in school. It draws upon various disciplines in order to consider such important themes as child development, behaviour management, curriculum planning, organisational structures and teaching strategies in primary schools. This is set within the national context of Every Child Matters.
Curriculum Studies
Modules in curriculum subjects reflect the full primary National Curriculum. You will have substantial taught sessions in English, Maths, Science, ICT, and taught sessions in Humanities (including RE), Music, Art, Drama, PE, Technology. These introduce ways in which children develop and learn, how to cater for individual differences; the ways in which children's work can be assessed and the processes of interaction within teaching and learning groups.
Special Study/Reflective Practitioner
This module is designed to enable trainees to make a specialist contribution through their particular academic strength and improve their knowledge and practice regarding language teaching.
You will look at the challenges of implementing the National Languages Strategy in primary school, become familiar with research into Primary Languages, work with relevant government guidelines, practice pedagogy to make you an inspiring languages teacher for young children, and find out about practical support and training for yourself and other class teachers.
Entry requirements
Please see Entry Requirements for Postgraduates for general information. You will need a minimum of Advanced level French.