PGCE Primary Early Years Education With Qts (3-7)

When you apply, you are expected to have:

• A commitment to, and understanding of, early years education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher;
• Suitable presentational qualities, including a good standard of written English.

Before the programme commences, you should have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required;
• GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);
• GCSE in combined Science (dual or single award) or in Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note, subjects that cover a narrower range of the National Curriculum, such as Human Biology or Environmental Science, are not acceptable.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

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This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an Early Career Teacher in early years and primary settings.

Graduates work in schools across the UK and abroad. You’ll have the essential skills for teaching in primary schools and early years settings, and have excellent knowledge of primary education and great classroom skills. You’ll meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status.

You’ll know how to teach the early years foundation stage curriculum in creative ways, stimulating children and encouraging them to feel excited about learning new things. And you’ll know how to keep track of your own personal development, and keep a critical and analytical eye on education sector developments and policy changes.

Compulsory modules:

Evidence-informed practice (early years)

ITE Curriculum and Practice (Early Years)

Principles of learning and curriculum design (early years)