Early Years Teacher Status, PGCE
Already working in the early years sector and looking to achieve teacher status? Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in Early Years Teacher Status is for you.
If you work with young children at nursery age or the early years of primary school, our part-time PGCE will help you gain Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and deliver high-quality early education. Our course helps you ensure all children have access to high standards of learning. It is awarded to graduates who have been judged to have met all the Teachers' Standards (Early Years) in practice from birth to five years old.
To enter the course, you will need an undergraduate degree in a related subject and permission from your employer to study and attend placements as necessary. Your tuition fee is covered by a grant and your employer will be compensated for your release.
This course is closed and no longer accepting new applications.
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School
Location
Duration
1 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
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What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our Early Years Teacher Status PGCE. Your teaching comes from an experienced team of lecturers. These include academics and practitioners with a wide range of experience. All of our teaching team holds a teaching qualification.
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We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- An undergraduate degree in any subject
- Plus GCSEs at grade C or above in English, mathematics and science or equivalent. (We will accept equivalency tests from Equivalency Testing for Career Development and A Star Equivalency Testing).
Candidates are also required to:
- Attend a Selection Day
- Pass professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy before beginning the programme
- Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health screening.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You will be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year averages 20-30.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you will need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our library and online resources will support your further reading and research. You can also join a range of student societies, including law and debating.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed in a variety of ways including reports, essays, presentations and practical performance. All assessment is designed to enhance your professional development and strengthen your understanding of early years issues (from birth to age five).
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Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
The course is fully funded by the DfE.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
You will be required to do a six weeks placement in an alternative setting to your employment in no less than two week blocks and two weeks in a school (eight weeks in total).
How long is my placement?
Eight weeks.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Specialists with Early Years Teacher Status can aspire to become leaders of practice in early years settings.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
We offer a well-developed personal tutoring system to support students individual needs.
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