Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (PgCE) with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
University of Reading
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Our Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with Special Educational Needs pathway leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged five to 11 with disabilities.This course is suited to those who would prefer not to undertake the master’s-level academic work associated with a PGCE and who would prefer to focus solely on the practical elements of the course and achieving Qualified Teacher Status. This pathway will enable you to develop a ...Read more

Our Primary Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with Special Educational Needs pathway leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged five to 11 with disabilities.This course is suited to those who would prefer not to undertake the master’s-level academic work associated with a PGCE and who would prefer to focus solely on the practical elements of the course and achieving Qualified Teacher Status. This pathway will enable you to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of working with children with disabilities, within mainstream and special school settings. You will undertake placements in mainstream schools with additional resources units, as well as special schools. Your tutors are internationally or nationally renowned experts, and their research regularly has a direct impact on school curricula and learning techniques, both in the UK and abroad. As experts in their field, their research also directly informs the focus and content of your course.

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Megan
26 Feb 24

London road campus is beautiful with brilliant learning and social facilities. There is always somewhere quiet to..Read more

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Heather
27 Jan 23

It's a great place to study as it is a very green campus, creating a relaxing environment to study. I enjoy the students' union and there is easy access to the town center using..Read more

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent from a university outside the UK. You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications. You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy. If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.

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£800 month

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£2,585 month

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

£2,645 month

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

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University of Reading
Sidmouth Street London Road Reading RG1 5AG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Reading  0.4 miles away

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