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Graduates from this programme go on to a variety of roles both within and outside the education sector, as well as progressing to further education and training, including Masters level studies.
For those interested in progressing on to a teaching role with QTS, many of our students follow an ‘assessment only’ route after graduation, which enables them to gain QTS within 12 weeks, whilst remaining in their current work setting.
Many of our graduates progress to teaching or training, senior support roles or managerial positions, both within and outside the education sector. Recent graduates have gone on to Primary PGCE programmes, MSc/ MA studies in related subjects (Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Family Support), and to roles such as Educational Support in HE and Behaviour and Learning mentors in specialist schools.
A-level:
3 A-level passes or equivalent eg CACHE level 3
GCSE: English and Maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
T Levels will be considered on a case by case basis.
Other course specific tests:
Applicants should also be engaged in relevant work (paid or voluntary) with a minimum of 60 hours a year. Consideration will be given to your life experience and the circumstances in which you have gained prior qualifications.
Core content
Introduction to Typical and Atypical Child Development
How Do Learners Learn
Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability
Academic and Professional Skills for Learning and Teaching
Core contentDeveloping Teaching Skills to Meet Learners' Needs Education Perspectives and PolicyOptional content
Introduction to Dyslexia
Using Stories to Develop Learning
Working with Others in Children’s Services
Application of Counselling Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Work-Based Learning in Settings for Learners with SEND
Core contentCurriculum and Assessment in Teaching and Learning
Understanding Education Research Creating Learning Resources Optional content
Young People, Families, and Mental Health
Core contentResearching the Learning and Teaching SectorIssues and Ethics in Professional Practice Optional content
Introduction to Autism
Exploring Learning Identities
Leadership for Learning in Community and Educational Settings
Core contentDissertation
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.
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