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PGCE Courses
PGCE Primary Education
ation
Full-time
PGCE Early Childhood Education
Full-time
This course offers initial training for general
primary teachers, focusing on the 5-11 age
This course offers initial training for primary
range. In order to be awarded Qualified Teacher
teachers with specialism in the 3-7 age range.
Status, trainees must meet the Standards for
Experience of working in schools is closely
QTS set by the Government, so the programme
linked to study in the University.
is designed to enable trainees to achieve this
You will consider planning, teaching and
by offering a balance of school and University- F
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curriculum assessment in both Foundation
based periods of training during the year.
Stage and Key Stage 1. Although due emphasis
The University works in close partnership with
is upon Maths, English and Science at both
the schools. You will study at the University as
Key Stages, the course embraces all areas
well as gaining substantial training and support
of learning appropriately and adheres to the
in school. The course aims to develop your
principles of best practice in Early Childhood
subject knowledge in English, Mathematics
Education by advocating a whole curriculum. You
and Science and how these are taught across
will develop your understanding of the needs
the 5-11 age range. It also allows for the
of young children in different settings and the
development of your knowledge, understanding
skills of teaching in different contexts. School
and teaching of the foundation subjects at Key
and University sessions are closely linked in 3
Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and the progression that
phases throughout the year:
is involved.
Phase 1: Developing understanding of teaching,
Entry requirements
learning and assessment in Foundation Stage.
Applicants would be expected to have a degree
Phase 2: Consolidating and broadening
(typically 2:1) relevant to Primary Education or
understanding in Key Stage 1.
a degree in an unrelated subject with a relevant
Level 3 background e.g. BTEC in Childhood
Phase 3: Assessment of standards and preparing Studies, A Level Psychology.
for employment. There is also a placement in
either Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1.
Students should also have grade C in GCSE
English, Mathematics and Science, or
Entry requirements equivalent, as well as relevant work experience.
Applicants would be expected to have a degree
(typically 2:1) relevant to Early Childhood
Key facts
Education or a degree in an unrelated subject
Course code: PGPEQ
with a relevant Level 3 background e.g. BTEC in
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Childhood Studies, A Level Psychology.
Start date: September
Students should also have grade C in GCSE
Length of study: 1 year.
English, Mathematics and Science, or
equivalent, as well as relevant work experience.
Key facts
Course code: ECEPG
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Start date: September
Length of study: 1 year.
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