Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS BA (Hons)

Link theory to practice as you discover more about the development of children from birth to eight years old in a range of early childhood settings.

Course overview

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession with confidence as a skilled professional and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and in the future.

Why study this course with us?

Our course offers you:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, with enhancement in age-phases either side (e.g. 0-3 and Key Stage 2)
• Extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings
• Excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas and Early Years Foundation Stage Areas of Learning and Development for Early Years, enhances your skills, your confidence and your potential employment prospects
• The opportunity to develop an area of personal, professional significance interest
• Guidance and support from a team of highly skilled and dedicated tutors in University and in schools/ settings.

Teaching methods

School-based learning is a rewarding aspect of the course. In each year, you will experience a period of time in school developing your teaching skills. There may also be an opportunity for a placement abroad.

Assessment

We use a wide range of formal and informal formative assessment strategies. These can include essays, small group assessment, semi-structured discussions, presentations and peer assessment. There are observations of your teaching and professional practice.

Careers service

The University has an award winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum; through employer contact and through tailored group sessions and individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.