SCITT PGCE

Somerset School Centred Initial Teacher Training – Postgraduate Certificate in Education

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SCITT PGCE

The PGCE will prepare you for teaching in either Primary (5-11 years), Primary with Early Years Specialism (3-7 years) or Primary with SEN Specialism (5-11 years).

The course runs in line with the school terms in Somerset. It combines classroom experience with taught sessions. You will have 3 school experience placements during the training year, organised by SCIL.

There will be a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods including lectures, workshops, peer group activities, seminars, directed reading, independent research, directed study, presentations, tutorials, fieldwork and use of both formative and summative assessment which draw upon evidence, reflection, analysis and evaluations.

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Teaching and learning strategies

In relation to teaching and learning strategies each module will:

enable trainees to aspire to be autonomous learners
provide a programme which embraces key/transferrable skills
disseminate good practice in learning and teaching
support trainees of varying experiences, needs and monitor the quality of their experience

Trainees will be expected to develop critical and evaluative understanding of the processes and practice of effective learning through demonstration of knowledge, skills and understanding related to high quality and effective practice. Trainees will develop a clear framework for their own professional values and demonstrate a critical and reflective attitude towards their practice, showing an articulation of the interdependent relationship of practice and theory.

All trainees will be required to complete a PGCE alongside their training; this is awarded by the University of Worcester.

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Modules

Life in School
The Developing teacher
The learning child

Details

Audience

Graduates looking for a route in to primary or early years teaching

Duration and Level

1 year, term time only

Level 7

Entry Requirements

An honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institute or equivalent from NARIC
GCSE Maths, English Language and Science at Grade C/4 or above

We accept applications from candidates who are currently studying for any of the above qualifications.

Conditional offers

Any offers made would be conditional on you meeting the entry requirements, which must be gained and proof of evidence provided by 31st August.

An enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) regarding suitability to work with young people
Fitness to teach declaration
A reference demonstrating you are suitable to work with Children and Vulnerable adults

Somerset SCITT don’t require applicants to have prior experience in a school. However, where applicants have been able to gain experience, reports/references from these schools would be helpful.

Finance information

Standard tuition fees apply. You may be eligible for student finance to cover fees and maintenance.

Course Fees:

PGCE £9,250

You may be eligible for student finance to cover the above fee. For further information please visit the following link –

www.gov.uk/student-finance

Tuition Fees and Maintenance Loans:

Further financial support in the form of maintenance and tuition fee loans is available for all subjects, regardless of your qualifications. Find out more about student loans on www.gov.uk/student-finance. The website also gives details on additional support for learners on low incomes and who have caring responsibilities.

Other Financial Support:

Disabled students can apply for extra financial support through Disabled Students Allowances

https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas

How to apply

Apply via apply for teacher training – https://www.apply-for-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/candidate/account?courseCode=X100&providerCode=S31

Course code: X100, X121

Provider: Somerset SCITT

Provider code: S31