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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Kingston Hill
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Kingston Hill
Part Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Kingston University’s Early Years Teacher PGCE course offers intensive specialist training for working with babies, toddlers, and preschool children. This course is fully funded by the government and conducted part-time while you work.This course will enable you to earn Early Years Teacher Status in one year, alongside your existing work.Every teacher shapes young lives and minds. Early Years Teachers in particular can play a pivotal role in the development of their students, aged from birth to 5 years old.The Early Years Teacher PGCE curriculum at Kingston University involves teaching methods based on the latest research. Topics include safeguarding, early literacy and maths, forest school and special educational needs and disability (SEND). There will also be personalised support available to help you with your studies.Your University Tutor and Setting-Based Tutor will work together to help you become a research-engaged teacher. Pursue new job roles with confidence, equipped to use evidence to enhance children’s learning and wellbeing.
A 2:2 honours degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent overseas qualification.
GCSE grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017) in English, mathematics and one science subject. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally via ET Equivalency Testing or A Star Equivalency.
Additional requirements for Early Years Teacher PGCE:
Open
Trainees must be employed in an appropriate early years setting for at least 16 hours per week.
Trainees must be working at settings that deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to be funded.
Sufficient employed experience, knowledge and understanding of early years practice working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and Health checking process identifies no concerns about suitability to teach. DBS is current for the duration of the programme.
Trainees must prove that they meet all the following entry requirements before the start of the programme. All overseas qualifications must be accompanied by ENIC equivalence.
All trainees must be UK based and have the right work and study in the UK for at least the duration of their pathway.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
FREE
Students from International
Tuition fees are fully funded by the Department for Education.
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