Course summary

Why this course?

• Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

• The opportunity to become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), now formally recognised as a graduate level role, for those with TA experience.

• Progression to our one-year PGCE Primary following graduation, to achieve qualified teacher status (with a 20% alumni discount on the tuition fees).

• Progression to our one-year MA TESOL for students who may wish to work internationally in English speaking schools, teaching pupils with English as a second language (also with a 20% tuition fee reduction).

• Ofsted rates our Primary age courses as ‘outstanding’.

• Becoming an Education Practitioner (Professional Practice)

• Understanding Inclusion (Special and Inclusive Education)

• Learning Beyond the Classroom

• Exploring Creativity

• A hands-on, practical route into the education sector.

• Gain a deep understanding of working life in schools, the education system and the issues faced by classroom practitioners.

• Those with Teaching Assistant experience, can become an accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA), formally recognised as a graduate level outcome.

• Working as an education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management).

• A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community.

• Third sector (e.g., charities, NGOs, social enterprises).