Early Years Teacher Birth to 5 leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) PGCE

The course is taught by a team of early years experienced staff who are active researchers
Kingston University has one of the largest collaborative working partnerships in the country.
Kingston University has a cutting-edge interprofessional suite of courses for practitioners working in any aspect of the children's workforce.
Kingston University works regularly with local authority early years advisers and workforce development officers across London and the South East to deliver a fit-for-purpose programme to meet employers' needs.
University sessions led by highly rated lecturers and visiting lecturers from our partnership schools who have all had successful teaching careers
Effective in-school support from very well-trained mentors in our partnership schools and settings.
An evidence-informed course, helping you to benefit from the latest in educational practice.
Highly personalised support for you as you make your journey to becoming a Early Years teacher.
A holistic view of your learning, which we hope you model in your own teaching.
A direct pathway for you to a Master's qualification, with your PGCE modules forming 1/3 of our Master of Research in Education.

A good honours degree in any subject.
GCSE grade 4 and above (or C and above for examinations taken prior to 2017) in mathematics, English and one science subject. Equivalency tests will be considered from recognised institutions if GCSEs are not held. However, you will need to show on your application that these qualifications will be obtained before the course begins in September.
Trainees must be employed in an appropriate early years setting for at least 16 hours per week.