Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training
Plymouth Marjon University
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Gain Early Years Teacher Status. No fees. Become a leading professional in early years settings with this Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT).Course SummaryThis Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) has fully funded places available and leads to Early Years Teacher Status, a qualification which is growing in popularity. People who hold this status are leading professionals in the provision of services for children aged up ...Read more

Gain Early Years Teacher Status. No fees. Become a leading professional in early years settings with this Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT).Course SummaryThis Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) has fully funded places available and leads to Early Years Teacher Status, a qualification which is growing in popularity. People who hold this status are leading professionals in the provision of services for children aged up to five.Teaching is delivered two days a week for the first 6 weeks, followed by block of teaching on campus in the spring, plus one day a month and online evening tutorials. You then gain practical experience either in your workplace or on campus.The Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) programme can follow two routes:1. If you are already working in an early years setting, this route will work for you. It is also known as the Graduate Entry Employment-based route (part-time). Financial support is usually available to employers to release staff to attend this programme.2. Designed for graduates in any discipline, this route is ideal for those who’ve decided to change careers, or new graduates with an interest in early years education. The programme is usually fully funded for UK students meaning that you won't pay course fees and small bursaries to support your day-to-day living may be available for eligible candidates. It’s known as the Graduate Entry mainstream route (full-time).

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20 Feb 25

Best part is the social life, every one is very inclusive at uni. Worst for me is the accommodation, unfortunately I was paired with some incredibly unhygienic people, so bad..Read more

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20 Feb 25

For me personally, choosing a university that was close to home and easy to commute to was a priority. I wanted to recieve the best support and education in order for me to be the..Read more

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Fees UK students: £0 - This is a fully funded course. You, as the student, usually don't pay any fees and a training grant is available to your employer to meet the costs they incur in supporting your training.

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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