Course summary
School Direct is an employment based model of teacher education where you will gain qualified teacher status as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). School Direct involves schools working in partnership with LSBU to deliver the training. You'll be based in your school, but supported by LSBU throughout. School Direct gives schools opportunities to design bespoke training and greater control over recruitment and selection. School Direct at LSBU The School Direct programme at LSBU is a high quality intensive programme designed to prepare trainees for working in London schools. School Direct Partners We will be working with the following School Direct partners:
- The Gipsy Hill Federation (training and salaried opportunities)
- The Merton Special Teaching Alliance (training and salaried opportunities)
Modules
Level 6 Modules The Core curriculum Professional studies The Wider curriculum School experience M Level Modules Equality, inclusion and citizenship Plus one of the following module options: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Connect, consume, create: ICT in the Primary School Enquiry based science Raising Achievement in Mathematics (RAiM) English: Language, learning and culture
Entry requirements
**Entry requirements** - UK or equivalent degree (Lower Second Class or above). This may be in any subject; it does not have to be a National Curriculum subject; and - GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification in English, maths and science; and - A positive reference that highlights candidate's suitability to become a teacher; and - A written personal statement. **Additional requirements** Applicants for this course must also meet the following additional entry requirements: All entrants to ITE courses are required to undergo both an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), and an Occupational Health check before they can be admitted to a course. LSBU pays for both of these checks. Once you accept an offer from us, we will provide you with guidance on how to apply for your DBS and OH checks. An applicant with a criminal record is not automatically prevented from becoming a teacher. For more information on the DBS and their enhanced checks call them on 0870 90 90 811 or visit the Gov.uk website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more information on fees and funding, please see our website: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding
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Sponsorship information
The School Direct course can be taken through either Salaried or Training (Non-Salaried) routes. The route you will be on is jointly agreed between you and your school. If you are on a Salaried route, the payment of fees to LSBU is made by agreement between you and your employer (your school). If you're on the Training route, you pay your own fees.
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA