Primary Early Years PGCE

Develop as a creative innovative and reflective teacher specialising in working with the youngest children in primary schools (aged 3-7) on a course that meets the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status.

This course offers all the benefits of our Primary Education PGCE but with a focus on the 3-7 age range. Through a specialist placement in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 you develop a secure understanding of early years teaching and learning supported by experienced early years and primary teachers.

You attend subject-specific sessions lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness and understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and practical guidance on aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

When you successfully complete the course you achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) enabling you to work as an early years or primary teacher.

Why choose this course?

• Study at our Bedford campus home to one of the largest education providers in the UK with a long history of teacher education and a largely consistent 100% graduate employment rate
• Benefit from our well-established links to schools across the eastern region a network that puts us at the forefront of educational developments
• Hone your skills of critical self-evaluation and gain confidence in analysing your own practical experience during your school placements
• Engage with relevant research literature and develop the skills of a reflective practitioner
• Develop your creativity and team-working skills preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence
• On graduating you can apply for QTS enabling you to work in an early years or primary education setting with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc MPhil PhD and EdD levels

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country