Course Structure
The content, structure, delivery and assessment of our programmes are designed to:
a) enable trainee teachers to meet all the standards for QTS across the age range of training, and
b) ensure that no trainee teacher is recommended for the award of QTS until they have met all of the standards for QTS
| Training Activity | Description |
| Teaching | Gradual build up of lessons depending on experience Autumn Term – 10 lessons Spring Term – 12 lessons Summer Term – 15 lessons |
| Core training | 40 x ½ days |
| Subject Knowledge Development | Up to 5 days, depending on depth of knowledge, spread across the year. Agendas set by the trainees |
| In School Training | 1 - 2 hours per week |
| Mentor Meetings | 1 hour a week |
| Assignment Completion | 3 assignments across the year – a minimum of 20 hours required for research and writing |
| Observations | A minimum 5 hours per week |
| Second School Experience | All trainees will spend 6 weeks in a Partner School in the Spring Term |
| Primary School Experience | All trainees will spend one day in a Primary School to observe Key Stage 2 teaching and transition |
| SEN School Experience | All trainees to spend a day in a SEN school to give them a better understanding of specific SEND needs. |