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PGCE Early Years (3-7)

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    PGCE 1 year full-time

Course Description

This full-time, one-year course is designed to train you to be a primary teacher with a focus on children aged 3 to 7.

You will focus on teaching at Key Stage 1 and the course will prepare you to take up a position in nurseries or schools.

The course runs from September to July and you’ll spend the majority of this time (at least 24 weeks) on placement in schools.

Why study this course?

  • This degree includes Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) so you can qualify as a primary teacher in just one year.
  • You’ll gain a wealth of experience in different placement schools.
  • The programme is taught by experienced and enthusiastic tutors, in partnership with mentors and teachers in local schools, who will support you throughout the year.
  • It is taught at Master’s level which will allow you to gain up to 60 credits towards a Master’s qualification in the future.
  • By the end of the course, you’ll be a reflective practitioner equipped to continue your professional learning throughout your career.
  • We are offering a £1000 bursary for Chichester alumni students continuing their studies with a PGCE.

Entry Requirements

  • All applicants must hold an honours degree or equivalent qualification.  The majority of successful applicants will have a 2:2 or above degree but we do accept applicants with a lower classification but an otherwise strong application.
  • Your personal statement is important; it should convince us that you are serious about teaching as a career. You will need to demonstrate a strong awareness of the complex role of the teacher in supporting learning. You should ensure that you make reference to any voluntary or paid experiences in schools or early years settings.
  • All applicants must have GCSE passes in English, mathematics and science at grade C / 4 or above. We will consider applicants who are taking the relevant GCSEs whilst applying.
  • We would normally expect applicants to have taken and passed the full GCSE course, however in some circumstances we do accept equivalent qualifications or equivalency tests. If you are unable to enrol for the full GCSE course, please contact Admissions to discuss which equivalent qualification we may accept.
  • You will be required to attend an interview
  • Satisfactory occupational health and enhanced DBS check required

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