Do you have the drive to change lives for the better? Want to inspire the next generation of learners? We’ll equip you with the training to make a difference as a passionate and enthusiastic primary and early years teacher. And, because the programme has QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) built-in, you can apply for a position as a teacher the minute you graduate.The University of Warwick provides accreditation for the QTS element of this University of Cumbria programme.

You’ll explore how children engage with the curriculum and examine a range of areas of school practice via focused modules. This will develop your knowledge, understanding and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children’s lives.You’ll learn about education in a variety of settings, and will spend at least 24 weeks working in school-based placements. There will also be opportunities to work with local children in our campus-based facilities, including an Early Years outdoor classroom.Your supportive tutors have a wealth of teaching experience and good links with local schools. Optional international trips will further bolster your planning skills.

- Achieve Qualified Teacher Status upon completion. - Spend at least 24 weeks working with children in school-based placements, both locally and farther afield.- Train to teach children aged 3-11 years, a uniquely broad catchment that gives you a wealth of diverse experience.- Be taught in small groups with lots of opportunities to collaborate with your peers and tutors.- Boost your employability in the education sector by studying an enhancement theme.

During this course, you'll explore how children between the ages of 3 and 11 learn. You'll explore the curriculum, specialisms and pedagogy, so you can make a positive contribution to young children's lives by delivering engaging lessons and life-changing support.

- Investigating Learning and Teaching 1: Learning and Teaching and Research- Introducing EYFS and the Curriculum Carousel- Introducing Curriculum Carousel- Pedagogy through Specialism: Teaching and Learning- Beginning to Teach English- Beginning to Teach Maths- Beginning Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Beginning

- Pedagogy through Specialism: Gathering and Using Information to Enhance Learning and Teaching- Developing EYFS and Curriculum Carousel- Developing Curriculum Carousel- Pedagogy through Specialism: Learning Environments- Investigating Learning and Teaching 2: Inclusion- Writing and Creativity- Developing Maths- Developing Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Developing

- Investigating Learning and Teaching 3: Responding to a Dynamic Education Landscape- Investigating Learning and Teaching: Specialism Research- Curriculum Elective- Assessment- Pedagogy through Specialism: Thematic and Cross-Curricular Approaches- Effective Monitoring and Assessment of Diverse Learners in English- Extending Maths- Extending Placement- The Cumbria Teacher of Reading: Extending (Q10)