PGCE Primary Education
Wrexham University
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St Marys University, Twickenham has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary school teachers in the country, and their education courses have been judged by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding. St Marys have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham University. Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme. Wrexham University has a long history of teacher training and has close connections to many leading ...Read more

St Mary's University, Twickenham has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary school teachers in the country, and their education courses have been judged by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding. St Marys have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham University. Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme. Wrexham University has a long history of teacher training and has close connections to many leading primary schools in the Wrexham area on the border between Wales and England. A significant amount of the programmes will be in school, where you progress from teaching small groups to whole classes. Your school experience will be with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Placements are organised by our Placement Learning Unit to ensure that you receive the appropriate level of support. You will be supported by a passionate and caring team of experienced tutors, who strive for excellence in the theory and practice of teaching. By studying with us, you will also have access to fantastic resources and support systems which will be available to you throughout your PGCE.

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GCSE Grade C in English, Maths and Science. (equivalency tests acceptable and available). An undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2). A satisfactory DBS and a successful completion of physical and mental fitness to teach.

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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....

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Wrexham University
Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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