Program Description

Through taught sessions on campus and supported placements, this course develops your confidence in applying theory to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 teaching practice, giving you the knowledge and skills to lead learning and initiate change in educational settingsIt prepares you to teach across the EYFS and Key Stage 1 national curriculum with topics including child development; early literacy, maths and science; supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities; creating environments for learning opportunities; effective digital learning; and evidence-informed learning and teaching approaches.The University of Bedfordshire is the largest provider of teacher education in the region and has a long-established history in teacher training, offering a wide range of routes into teaching and successful partnerships with over 500 schools, colleges and other relevant organisations, from over 14 local authorities.

• On successful completion, you achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an early years or primary teacher
• Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support
• Learn in bespoke modern facilities including realistic mock classrooms; a blended-learning, multimedia breakout space for webinars and podcasting; a Forest School for training in outdoor learning and play; and a specialist sensory building for SEND and Early Years courses
• Benefit from an experienced teaching team that includes previous early years and primary teachers as well as middle and senior leaders within schools and early years settings
• Build skills that allow you to communicate effectively with learners, colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• Hone your skills of critical self-evaluation and gain confidence in analysing your own practical experience during your school placements
• Develop valuable strategies to manage your own and support others’ positive mental health and wellbeing
• The School of Teacher Education has excellent employability rates, with over 95% of our graduate teachers securing teaching roles in school within six months of graduation

Admission Requirements

• Indian Students:-Year 12 with 55% overall.
• Arab Students:- Any of the following:-
  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognised Foundation degree

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Indian Students IELTS Waiver: - 

• At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
• Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.