School Direct Primary Programme 2015-2016

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School Direct Primary Programme

Who are we?

We are the Fylde Coast Teaching School, a wider strategic alliance established by Blackpool Sixth Form College and Hodgson Academy. We were awarded Teaching School status in 2011, one of the first 100 teaching schools, and unique in terms of a cross phase commitment from primary, secondary, sixth form and special education.

The National College has confirmed FCTS as a provider of SCITT. The FCTS SCITT is the only Fylde Coast based accredited provider of QTS. Our partners: The Blackpool Sixth Form College Breck Primary School Flakefleet Primary School Garstang Community Academy Hambleton Primary Academy

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Norbreck Primary School Red Marsh Special School Roseacre Primary School St George’s School

Highfurlong School

St Mary’s Catholic Academy

Hodgson Academy

University of Cumbria

Lytham Hall Park Primary School Mereside Primary School

Westcliff Primary School

FCAT schools: Blackpool Aspire Academy Hambleton Primary Academy Montgomery High School Unity Academy

Train to Teach with the Fylde Coast Teaching School Entry Requirements The essential requirements for the Primary (Unsalaried) programme are: · A first degree 2.2 or above · Grade C or above in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science or a qualification in each of these subjects recognised by the University of Cumbria as being an equivalent. These must have been awarded prior to application to this programme · 2 GCSE grade C or above in a Primary National Curriculum subject · Effective communication skills in spoken and written English · Up to 10 days recent and relevant work experience in a Primary School environment · 2 written references, one of which must be academic in nature Please note that your original certificates – Degree, A Level and GCSE or equivalent will be required to be produced at interview.

What qualif ications do I gain?

On successful completion of the Primary (Unsalaried) programme you will gain a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) validated by the University of Cumbria and the FCTSA.

What age range will I teach?

Your teaching experience will be in both Key Stage 1 (Age 5-7) and in Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11). Enrichment experience will also be provided in Foundation Stage as well as in a Secondary school and a special school.

How will I be supported?

You will be extremely well supported throughout all elements of the programme.

Induction will be provided before the programme commences and at each school that will host your classroom based training and practice.

There will be different levels of support to ensure that your training needs are met.

When and where?

The training follows the school year. You will have placement experience in two contrasting schools.

These are complimented by centre based professional development and training days as well as up to ten days spent at University.

Our Training days are based at Breck Primary School in Poulton Le Fylde.

Teaching placements will be available across the following institutions: Breck Primary School, Hambleton Primary Academy, Lytham Hall Park Primary School, Mereside Primary School, Norbreck Primary Academy, Roseacre Primary Academy and Westcliff Primary School.

All the schools are located in Blackpool and the Fylde.

What about the theory?

The theory of quality teaching and learning is crucial.

You will be immersed not just in the theory but in the practical application of planning, delivery and assessment. Important areas such as behaviour management, planning, assessment for learning, and how to support pupils with additional needs are given great attention.

You will work alongside and learn from expert practitioners through observation, noticing, team teaching and co-planning so that you will become confident to deliver the very best education to the pupils in your care.

You will have access to a wide range of multi-media to aid you in your teaching as well as access to the Library Service at the University of Cumbria and use of their Blackboard facility; an extensive VLE with a wide variety of learning resources.

How will I be assessed?

In order to obtain a PGCE you have to complete 3 formative and 3 summative assignments at Masters level that are assessed by the University of Cumbria.

To be awarded QTS you will have to show by the end of the programme that you met all the Teachers’ Standards. Assessment for this is based on lesson observations and the meeting of agreed targets set during Learning Conversations and the production of a portfolio of evidence matched to the professional standards.

Finance As a full time post graduate student you will be entitled to student finance including a loan to cover tuition fees and a loan to cover maintenance. Please see the following website for further information: www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding/pos tgraduate-funding

How do I apply?

Applications for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses are made via a system administered by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

More information about this can be found at: www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training For further information, go to the Department for Education website at: www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching Being part of the FCTSA as a teacher trainee has been a very positive experience. I am passionate about working with children, teaching is all I have ever wanted to do. Choosing the ITT route was definitely the best option for me.

The majority of my time is spent on school placement creating the most realistic working conditions possible.

Sarah Williams , ITT Trainee 2014/2015

"To teach is to touch a life forever." “Being a teacher is rewarding, exciting and constantly challenging.�

For further information please contact us info@fctsa.co.uk

01253 356271 (ext 169)

www.fctsa.co.uk

@fyldecoastTS