Early Years Initial Teacher Training (mainstream pathway) PGCE/Teacher Training

University College London

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

The mainstream graduate entry pathway on the Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) programme is designed for those who wish to work with babies and children from birth to five years old. Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) will be awarded to graduates who have been judged to have met all of the Teachers' Standards (Early Years).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Early years teachers can work in all private, voluntary and independent (PVI) early years settings which is where the majority of children and early years provision is based. They can also work in free schools, academies and independent schools which can employ teaching staff without the requirement for them to have QTS.

First degree
A minimum of a lower second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
A levels
No specific subject required.
GCSEs
English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 5.
School experience
Prospective students must complete a minimum of ten days of experience, in an EYFS Setting, before they can be enrolled on the EYITT PGCE. This may involve observations, work experience (e.g. as a teaching assistant or cover supervisor), or voluntary work.

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) will be recommended for graduates who have been judged to have met all of the Early Years Teachers' Standards.

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Subjects

  • Early Years
  • Initial Teacher
  • Childhood Development
  • Development
  • Development Process
  • Teaching
  • Learning Module
  • Research Module
  • Leaders
  • Teacher Training
  • Teacher Education

Course programme

Early Years Teachers will be specialists in early childhood development and the EYFS Framework. As highly skilled graduate leaders, they will be responsible for facilitating and leading high quality professional practice in early years settings. Participants will leave the programme as reflective practitioners who work with integrity, fostering positive relationships with parents/carers and children as well as other professionals.

Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (60 credits total), plus 130 placement days across the range of ages within the EYFS and a 10 day key stage 1/2 placement.

Where less than 60 credits are achieved at Master’s level (level 7), but are successfully passed at undergraduate/Bachelor’s level (level 6), a Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PgCE) will be awarded.

An additional pathway is also available for those already employed in an early years setting.

Core modules
  • Teaching and Learning Module (level 7)
  • The Action Research Module (level 7)
  • Professional Practice Module (level 6)
Optional modules
  • There are no optional modules on this programme.
Placement

The programme consists of 130 placement days, in at least 2 EYFS settings, and a 10 day KS1/2 placement.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered via a combination of taught sessions, workshops and work-based learning. The content of the programme aims to keep a careful balance between early years initiatives, educational theory and its practical application. Setting-based learning means that academic knowledge, skills and understanding are clearly integrated and contextualised within the professional role of an early years practitioner.


Additional information

Fee - £12,520 (FT)

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