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    PGCE: 41 weeks full-time

Course Description

Learn how to provide expert care and education for children from birth to the age of five. Our course will help you examine the issues that affect young children and work with their parents, carers and communities to support their development.

You will explore your own professional practice, enhancing your understanding of the values and beliefs that underpin policy and pedagogy in the early years setting. This will cover a range of topics such as diversity and inclusion giving you a greater ability to meet the needs of children and families from different cultures and backgrounds in our varied society.

From discovering the complex nature of play to using the outdoor environment as a tool for learning, we will give you the skills you need to provide care, attention and emotional support to children. You will study classroom and behaviour management and develop the knowledge to work effectively with parents and carers to safeguard children, providing them with the best possible start in life.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Sociology or an National Curriculum subject, or a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of significant experience in and aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent work experience or training normally from within a work environment. 
 
Practical Experience: Work experience with children in the 0-5 age range (preferably at least 15+ days in the last 12 months in UK Primary school or Early Years settings) must have been completed prior to you making your application. Applicants should demonstrate an affinity specifically with Early Years 0-5 age range. Other experience of working with children or involvement in the community would also be beneficial. 
 
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
 

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Fees

For fees and funding information please see our website

Programme Funding

Fees are paid by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, and eligible applicants are also able to apply for a bursary. For more information please visit the Department of Education website http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding/postgraduate-funding

Student Destinations

Our course will give you an edge in the competitive education job market. Postgraduate qualifications in early years settings are rare – so you will stand out with a PGCE. You will be prepared to become a successful teacher or you could work in a leadership role within childrens centres or private day care, leading practice and helping to raise standards in the sector. There’s also the opportunity to start your own business and work independently as a child minder.

Module Details

Professional Studies: Early Childhood
Critical Issues in Early Years
Playful Learning & Playful Pedagogies
Early Years Foundation Stage: Curriculum & Pedagogy 3 to 5
Early Years Foundation Stage: Curriculum & Pedagogy Birth to 2
Transition to Key Stage 1
Professional Practice (non-credit bearing)

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