Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
University of Derby
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The Assessment Only Route enables you to become formally qualified within a short period while continuing to teach. It takes up to 12 weeks of assessment to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you can begin on any of the available start dates. You are required to demonstrate that you are a reflective practitioner who has met the Teachers’ Standards and can effectively apply your skills, knowledge, and understanding across a wide range of school settings. In addition, you must show the ...Read more

The Assessment Only Route enables you to become formally qualified within a short period while continuing to teach. It takes up to 12 weeks of assessment to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you can begin on any of the available start dates. You are required to demonstrate that you are a reflective practitioner who has met the Teachers’ Standards and can effectively apply your skills, knowledge, and understanding across a wide range of school settings. In addition, you must show the ability to relate theory to practice and critically evaluate the fundamental aims and values of education. You will need to demonstrate competency against the Teachers’ Standards before applying for the course. Both candidates and schools are required to provide evidence towards the Teachers’ Standards at the application stage and throughout the assessment process.

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48/279
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James
04 Mar 26

I love the facilities, the staff, the support and everything they offer. The only thing I don’t enjoy is the timetable..Read more

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yasmin
16 Dec 25

The lecturers are very supportive, it is great to hear from just a big depth of experiences of..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a degree from a United Kingdom institution or an equivalent qualification, with original certificates provided to validate their degree status. They must also have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification, supported by official certification. For those intending to train to teach pupils aged 3 to 11, a standard equivalent to a grade 4 in a science subject at GCSE is additionally required, with evidence provided through official certification. The European Network of Information Centres in the European Region (ENIC) offers guidance on the equivalence of overseas qualifications. Key Skills qualifications and OCR Level 2 Adult Literacy and Numeracy are not accepted as alternatives.

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£210 week

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For candidates based in the UK, fees are based on the location from the University of Derby: Up to 50 miles - £2525; 51-74 miles - £2645 (which includes two visits at £60 per visit); 75-100 miles - £2765 (which includes two visits at £120 per visit).

£277 week

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04 Mar 26
Primary Education with QTS - BEd (Hons)
I love the facilities, the staff, the support and everything they offer. The only thing I don’t enjoy is the timetable...
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16 Dec 25
Primary Education with QTS - BEd (Hons)
The lecturers are very supportive, it is great to hear from just a big depth of experiences of...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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