Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons

Your course If you’re striving to become a primary school teacher for Foundation and Key Stage 1 pupils, then this course will help you on your way. The course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge you need to teach children from ages three to seven and upon successful completion we’ll recommend you for Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS).

We know there’s no substitute for learning how to teach in the classroom environment, so we give you lots of opportunity to gain practical experience across our partnership schools. In fact, you’ll undertake a range of longer and shorter enrichment placements every year. As part of your placements you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical, hands-on experience and benefi t from one-to-one mentoring. It’s all designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills so you can move on to become an outstanding teacher.

Example modules • Teaching and Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage • Core Curriculum Studies – English, Maths and Science • Working with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities • Subject Leadership and Management in the Primary School and EYFS

Your future

Upon successful completion of the course we recommend Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) be awarded by the Department for Education. This course prepares you for your fi rst teaching role within the Early Years Foundation Stage (nursery and reception) and Key Stage 1 (ages 3-7).

Course info

Course length:

3yrs full-time

Entry requirements:

BBB/DDD/120

Additional criteria:

GCSE English language, GCSE Maths and a GCSE science subject at grade 4/C or above. DBS check

Health clearances

Interview

Our new Primary Education Studies

(Non-QTS Accelerated Degree)

BA(Hons) course is an intensive 2 year alternative to this course. This course doesn’t lead directly to Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS), but is an alternative route to qualifying to become a primary school teacher if followed by a postgraduate teacher training course.

“During my placements I have planned and taught lessons, assessed the children’s progress and carried out extra-curricular activities d trips. This was a great way to experience the full role of a teacher and practice the key skills under the University’s guidance.”

Jessica North, graduated from Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) in 2018.