Program Overview

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PGCE Primary School Led

The PGCE Primary School Led programme is a postgraduate professional programme of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) leading to the academic award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Course Overview

The University of Winchester is the accredited provider for PGCE School Led provision at a number of well-established school partnerships. We work very closely with our partnerships, developing and supporting your Initial Teacher Education curriculum and learning experience, which reflect the ethos and practice of the Institute of Education at the University of Winchester and of local schools.

We know how important it is that teachers are autonomous, innovative, critical and reflective practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable all children to grow and learn. Mastering how to teach well really matters. Our curriculum will enable you to develop strong subject knowledge, learn how to teach all primary subjects effectively, innovate, and meet the needs of the children you will teach.

We work closely with the school partnerships below:

• Authentic Education Training School
• Godalming Learning Partnership
• Halterworth Training School Partnership
• Kings Group Academies
• Newport Junior School - training with this provider is at University campus
• Perins Innov-8 - training with this provider is at the University campus
• St Ives Primary (Holt Heath)
• Wessex Teach
• Winchester School’s Partnership

Course Features

The course covers everything that student teachers need in order to develop the professional skills associated with high-quality teaching:

• Expert tuition in all primary school subjects
• Understanding of how children learn and effective pedagogy
• Meeting the needs of all learners
• Professional skills associated with high-quality teaching

Course Details

The majority of learning takes place in partnership schools, working alongside an experienced teacher mentor. You will learn in the classroom and through regular weekly training sessions, as you work towards the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The majority of training sessions are taught at the school partnership, by colleagues in your partner schools. In addition, a number of training sessions are taught at the University of Winchester, taught by University colleagues.

During your time in school, you will undertake two assessed placements, developing your understanding and skills through classroom practice. The placements are carefully planned and supported by a teacher mentor and University link tutor.

You will spend a further 20 days engaged in Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) weeks, where you will develop a reflective approach to your practice and the ability to work flexibly, responsively, and effectively in the classroom.

Your QTS Status allows you to teach any age range, however this programme prepares you to teach the 5-11 age range.

Entry Requirements

• A first or second-class honours degree
• GCSE English language, mathematics and a science at grade C or 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University
• If English is not your first language: IELTS 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in academic writing) or equivalent is required

Additional Requirements

• Obtain enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check after accepting an offer
• If you have spent over 6 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain criminal records checks from each of the countries you lived in for over 6 months continuously
• You will also be required to complete an occupational health check to confirm that you are fit to teach

Tuition Fees

UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland	International
£9,535	£16,700

Additional Costs

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check: £49.50
• Travel costs for placements and teaching at the University of Winchester

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course.

Career Prospects

Winchester PGCE graduates have a high employment rate and are highly respected in the region and beyond. We provide support for applying for teaching posts as part of the course. Most of our students take up a position in teaching. Many local Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers are Winchester graduates. Occasionally, graduates pursue other careers using the range of transferable skills gained during study.

Modules

Year 1

• Teachers and Education
• Curriculum Concepts and Contexts
• Pupils, Inclusion and Diversity
• Professional Placement

Programme Leader

Paul Key

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