Partnership Led Curriculum – Foundation Subjects develops subject specific knowledge whilst reflecting on a broad range of pedagogical possibilities. Sessions will involve a blend between subjects, for example History and Art or Religious Education and Music. This will involve a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and school-led experiences. A creative and experiential approach to learning will be applied and may include a modelled field trip, a trainee conference or an alternative initiative. The aim is to enhance your understanding of the value of a rich curriculum that supports children’s entitlement to social, physical, moral, spiritual, cultural, and aesthetic development.

Minor Specialism seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of a specific subject of personal interest. You will be able to choose from Art; Design Technology; Early Years Foundation Stage; English as an Additional Language; Geography; History; Learning Outside The Classroom; Music; Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education; Physical Education; Religious Education; and Special Education Needs and Disabilities.

Academic and Professional Development 1 introduces you to the programme’s approach to your academic, personal and professional development. You will be immersed in key theories related to children’s development and begin to develop your knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching within a primary context.

Academic and Professional Development 2 introduces you to further aspects of academic, personal and professional development. The module will also enable you to begin to build the professional skills, knowledge, understanding, attitudes and values required by the Teachers’ Standards.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning – English and Computing introduces you to the English and Computing elements of the primary curriculum and will outline the evidence-based subject knowledge that underpins effective teaching, learning and assessment in these subjects. The module will cover the separate strands of the English curriculum, i.e. reading, writing and spoken language, as well as the shift in the primary Computing curriculum from ICT skills to computer science.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning – Mathematics and Science introduces you to the Mathematics and Science elements of the primary curriculum and will outline the evidence-based subject knowledge that underpins effective teaching, learning and assessment in these subjects. You will begin to consider how children might be effectively supported by their teacher to learn the skills, knowledge and understanding required for successful progress in Mathematics and Science.

Primary Professional Practice – Phase 1A is the first of three assessed professional practice modules and will be undertaken in a Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classroom. You will develop your approach to all aspects of the role of the teacher, initially with small groups and, as the module develops, with whole classes. An individual development plan will be devised and you will undertake a range of training experiences linked to the requirements of the placement and your own particular needs.

Partnership Led Curriculum – Inspiring Learning Experiences in Foundation Subjects identifies specific subject knowledge whilst reflecting on a broad range of pedagogical foundations. The module incorporates a broad and rich blend of all the foundation subjects taught in partnership with schools. Sessions will involve linking subjects, such as History and Art or Religious Education and Music. This will involve a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and school-led experiences. A creative and experiential approach to learning will be applied and may include a modelled field trip, a trainee conference or an alternative initiative.

Academic and Professional Development 3 enhances your personal and professional development, revisiting aspects of pedagogy to consolidate and extend your knowledge, understanding and skills while continuing to develop your personal and academic study skills. You will also assess the factors involved in considering the needs of every child as an individual learner, and evaluate the role of all involved in supporting pupils’ progress.

Academic and Professional Development 4 continues to enhance your personal and professional development, revisiting further aspects of pedagogy to consolidate and extend your knowledge, understanding and skills while continuing to develop your personal and academic study skills. You will also critically evaluate the needs of the individual child, particularly in relation to special educational needs and disability, as well as English as an additional language (EAL), and consider approaches which are designed to ensure the inclusion of all learners.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning – English and Computing is designed to further enhance your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum with a particular focus on advancing your subject knowledge in English and Computing.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning – Mathematics and Science is designed to further enhance your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum with a particular focus on advancing your subject knowledge in Mathematics and Science.

Primary Professional Practice – Phase 1B is the second of three assessed professional practice modules and will be undertaken in a Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classroom. You will enhance your approaches to all aspects of the role of the teacher, initially with small groups and, as the module develops, with whole classes. Your individual development plan will be reviewed and revised as appropriate and you will undertake a range of training experiences linked to the requirements of the placement and your own particular needs.

English Specialist Subject considers the guiding principles of English teaching in primary schools. It will develop your knowledge of the nature of language and literacy through reflection on personal experience and consideration of the rich and diverse language backgrounds of pupils you will teach. You will reflect upon what it means to be literate in the 21st century and explore appropriate approaches to teaching which are consistent with the views identified. The module will equip you with the appropriate subject knowledge to inform planning and raise your awareness of the research underpinning different pedagogic approaches and models of practice to inspire passion and enthusiasm for the subject.

Mathematics Specialist Subject enables you to develop a strong understanding of children’s development and learning which will underpin successful teaching and curriculum development in schools. The module will develop your ability to share your knowledge with colleagues, which you will need to do as a potential curriculum leader. You will also acquire appropriate subject knowledge to inform planning and an awareness of the research underpinning different pedagogic approaches and models of practice to inspire passion and enthusiasm for the subject.

Science Specialist Subject considers the guiding principles of science education in primary schools. You will gain knowledge of children’s development and learning in the sciences and develop the ability to share your knowledge with colleagues, something which you will need to do as a potential curriculum leader. The module will equip you with the appropriate subject knowledge to inform planning and ensure you have an awareness of the research underpinning different pedagogic approaches and models of practice to inspire passion and enthusiasm for the subject.

Modern Languages Specialist Subject considers the guiding principles of modern languages teaching and learning in primary schools. You will gain knowledge of children’s development and learning in primary modern languages and develop the ability to share your knowledge with colleagues, something which you will need to do as a potential curriculum leader. The module will equip you with the appropriate subject knowledge to inform planning and ensure you have an awareness of the research underpinning different pedagogic approaches and models of practice to inspire passion and enthusiasm for the subject.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning enhances your personal and professional development, revisiting aspects of pedagogy to consolidate and extend your knowledge, understanding and skills while continuing to develop your personal and academic study skills. You will continue to refine your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum with a particular focus on developing subject knowledge for English, Mathematics, Science, and Technology for Teaching and Learning (TTL).

Developing the Reflective Practitioner enables you to understand the reflective practice cycle (Pollard, 2010) and to engage with this to allow you to develop as a reflective practitioner. The module will develop your critical analysis skills through facilitating opportunities for you to examine relevant academic texts associated with reflective practice. You will develop your understanding of the importance of analysing critical incidents with a view to informing practice, building on your reflective writing skills so that you can compose a critique of your own professional development, identifying actions for development and evaluating progress.

Minor Specialism develops and reflect upon subject specific knowledge and the application of this knowledge in a professional context for your minor subject specialism. This may involve a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and out-of-the-classroom and/or school-led experiences, such as visiting activity centres, museums, galleries and a range of educational setting including nurseries and specialist provision.

Primary Professional Practice – Phase 2 is the third of three assessed professional practice modules and will be undertaken in a Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classroom. You will develop your approaches to all aspects of the role of the teacher and will lead the teaching and learning within the class for 80% of the planned timetable. You will undertake a range of training experiences linked to the requirements of the placement and your own particular needs. Your individual development plan will be reviewed and refined as appropriate and used as the basis for establishing a Career Entry and Development Profile.

English Specialist Subject completes your study of the English specialism. The module will enable you to develop a strong understanding of relevant curriculum development issues from a whole school perspective. It will include participation in two school-led curriculum development projects involving the enhancement of relevant subject knowledge and the planning, implementation, evaluation and communication of outcomes. The first of these projects will be a joint exercise with other trainees, teachers and lecturers, while the second will be implemented individually in a school setting (or cluster). The module is designed to enhance your potential as a future subject leader.

Mathematics Specialist Subject completes your study of the Mathematics specialism. The module will enable you to develop a strong understanding of relevant curriculum development issues and to relate these to the design and findings of your own practitioner research project. It will include participation in two school-led curriculum development projects involving enhancement of relevant subject knowledge and the planning, implementation, evaluation and communication of outcomes. The first of these projects will be a joint exercise with other trainees, teachers and lecturers, while the second will be implemented individually in a school setting (or cluster). The module is designed to enhance your potential as a future subject leader.

Science Specialist Subject completes your study of the Science specialism. The module will enable you to develop a strong understanding of relevant curriculum development issues from a whole school perspective. It will include participation in two school-led curriculum development projects involving the enhancement of relevant subject knowledge and the planning, implementation, evaluation and communication of outcomes. The first of these projects will be a joint exercise with other trainees, teachers and lecturers, while the second will be implemented individually in a school setting (or cluster). The module is designed to enhance your potential as a future subject leader.

Modern Languages Specialist Subject completes your study of the Modern Languages specialism. The module will enable you to develop a strong understanding of relevant curriculum development issues from a whole school perspective. It will include participation in two school-led curriculum development projects involving the enhancement of relevant subject knowledge and the planning, implementation, evaluation and communication of outcomes. The first of these projects will be a joint exercise with other trainees, teachers and lecturers, while the second will be implemented individually in a school setting (or cluster). The module is designed to enhance your potential as a future subject leader.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points are required to join this programme with effect from September 2021 entry.

Professional Skills Tests have been removed from the entry criteria for September 2020 entry onwards. Details of the replacement for the tests are still to be announced, however they will be benchmarked against a defined set of English and Mathematics skills that students will be expected to have by the end of the course (rather than at the point of entry).

The Professional Skills Tests remain part of the entry requirements for September 2019 entry in line with Government policy.

Minor subject specialisms added in Design Technology and Learning Outside The Classroom.

The number of UCAS Tariff points required remains the same, however the stipulation that this should include A Level grades at BB or equivalent has been removed.

The wording of the entry criteria around demonstrating relevant school experience has been amended. The revised wording states that applicants are expected to have a commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.