Course description
The Foundation Degree Primary Progression route enables students, who are suitably qualified, to enter the final year of the BA Primary Education with recommendation for QTS course.
Students will normally be expected to have gained at least merit in a relevant Foundation Degree, or equivalent, and to evidence that they have recently spent the equivalent of 80 days teaching in primary schools in the key stages relevant to the course and to demonstrate an understanding of and progress towards the Teachers’ Standards (2012). Students will be expected to have GCSE in English language, mathematics and science.
Once enrolled FD progression students will be able to choose their pathway, either 3 – 7, 5 – 11, or 7 – 11 years.
To ensure that the course content is as up-to-date and relevant to current teaching theory and practice as possible, this course will be re-validated at least every five years, or sooner if external changes require it.
School placements may be up to 1 hour 30 minutes radius from a student’s term time address.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students will normally be expected to have gained at least merit in a relevant Foundation Degree (e.g.FdA Early YearsorFdA Teaching and Learning Support), or equivalent.
Candidates must be able to evidence their classroom experience against the Teachers’ Standards, including a minimum of 80 whole days classroom experience. You will need to provide evidence of assessed experience of whole class teaching rather than working in a support role with groups or individuals.
The evidence provided needs to include for example your understanding of the role of the teacher, planning and assessment to ensure pupil progress, national assessments, child development and learning, managing behaviour, early reading including phonics, SEN and disability, and evaluating teaching.
These requirements are in line with theDfE ITT criteria.
Students will be expected to have GCSE in English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 (or C), and by enrolment.
Students will also be required to be assured against a set of fundamental maths and English skills by the end of their initial teacher training.
GCSE equivalency information
A minimum Merit grade is required for FD, BTEC Lv 5 or HND.See Overview section for additional GCSE Equivalency test information.
For further information about the Interview Process see ourITE Interviewpage.
You will need to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and meet the requirements forfitness to train to teachprior to starting the course. For more information on your DBS application please visit theHow do I complete my DBS formadvice page.
International Students
Birmingham Newman University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Birmingham Newman University for the full-time route for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
Training Course Content
Modules
- The independent researcher
- Issues in contemporary education
- Leading learning in an area of expertise
- Designing the curriculum for wellbeing
- Meeting the Professional Standards
Course delivery details
The course draws on your experience and links this with a research-informed approach, which allows you to develop a critical understanding of primary education. You can expect to be introduced to a wide variety of disciplines, including aspects of pedagogy, curriculum subject knowledge and classroom management.
Through the range of modules, you will develop many skills and your understanding of how children learn, which will be transferable to a primary education setting. Modules will cover study skills, the development of learners, and approaches to teaching and learning in both theoretical and applied contexts.
Expenses
The full-time course fees for 2024 is £9,250.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...