PGCE Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with Qualified Teacher Status draft

Program Overview

The PGCE Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) course equips students with the skills to teach in Early Years settings and Key Stage 1, providing 60 credits towards a Masters qualification. Through school-based placements and research-informed teaching, students develop strong subject expertise and gain hands-on experience in a range of settings. Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding,' the program offers exceptional training and personalized support to prepare graduates for successful careers in primary and early years education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This PGCE Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) course with QTS is designed to equip you with the skills required to teach children in Early Years settings and in Key Stage 1. It is rated ‘Outstanding’ for its early years and primary teacher status (Ofsted, 2017), ensuring the highest standard of teaching. The course provides 60 credits towards a Masters qualification.

Objectives:

• Study the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and KS1 primary curriculum.
• Develop your practice through integrated university and school-based training.
• Gain the skills and creativity you need to design and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Develop strong subject expertise with an emphasis on creative and explorative teaching approaches.
• Complete placements to gain school-based experience and reflect on your progress.

Teaching:

• A large proportion of your studies will be spent on school-based placements where you will benefit from working alongside skilled practitioners who place value on collaboration, creativity and inclusive practice.
• You’ll join a dynamic community of students, researchers and academics at the Sheffield Institute of Education.
• Specialist tutors and mentors will support your development during school-based training and university-based learning.
• You learn through:
• School-based learning
• A blended approach to teaching
• Collaboration with other students
• Research-informed practice
• Innovative teaching approaches

Careers:

• Teaching in primary and early years schools and settings
• International teaching roles
You could also progress to further study at Masters level.

Other:

• We are rated Ofsted outstanding for all initial teacher training courses, across all age phases (March 2024).
• We offer sector leading initial teacher training in early years, primary, secondary and post-16 and we are rated outstanding in all four areas by Ofsted.
• You’ll have a rich training and teaching experience in the full range of subjects that make up the EYFS and national curriculum.
• You’ll study the core subjects of English, mathematics and science – plus the foundation subjects for Key Stage 1 and all aspects of the early years foundation stage.
In particular we’ll emphasise creative and explorative approaches to teaching.
• We’re a dedicated, qualified and highly experienced teaching team – with world-leading research and recognised professional creative reputations – who take the time to get to know you.
• Throughout your time, you’ll receive personalised a range of dedicated support, such as:
• Specialist Hallam tutors and school-based mentors
• Career support for up to five years after qualifying
• You will experience training in a number of settings including two placements, one in early years and one in key stage 1.
In total you will have the opportunity to spend a minimum of 120 days in school over the course of your PGCE year.
• We’ve investing £250 million in new facilities over the next five years.
This means students have access to new, innovative, and flexible spaces to study and relax in, making their student experience even better.

Home students

£9,250 for the course

International/EU students

£17,205 for the course