Durham University School of Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Durham University Partnership Primary PGCE) Dr David Bolden, Course Director Irene Osborne, Admissions Tutor David Wallace, Admissions

About this presentation: The City of Durham and Durham University The School of Education The PGCE (Primary) Partnership Programme The plan for the rest of morning/afternoon Some things to do if you are offered a place Questions and answers

Durham and the University If you haven’t been to Durham, go there at once. Take my car. It’s wonderful’ Bill Bryson 3rd oldest University in England Departments in Durham University are divided between three faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Humanities; the Faculty of Science; the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Internationally respected research in education.

The School of Education 177 years old Approx. 1,000 students 50 academic staff Diverse research interests

Ofsted and other ratings As a result of outstanding centre- and school-based training and the outstanding impact of leaders and managers, there is high trainee attainment against the Standards for teachers and high employment rates. The partnership in the primary phase is typified by high expectations of trainees and for the training, and a shared vision, ethos and purpose. [There is] outstanding training in the teaching of English and phonics that equips trainees exceptionally well to teach reading, writing and spelling with confidence and competence in a range of schools. Mathematics is also of a high quality. Training is based strongly on research and places great emphasis on enhancing trainees’ subject knowledge and teaching mathematics for understanding.

University Rankings The Complete University Guide 2016 ranks Durham School of Education in 3rd position out of 78 ITE providers. The Guardian University Guide 2015 ranks Durham in 5th position. "Times Good University Guide 2015" places Education at Durham in 2nd place. Times Higher Education World Ranking 2016 Durham was ranked 53rd. BUT, if we are to continue to be rated outstanding…we need you to be outstanding!

Professional knowledge Practice About the PGCE (Primary) Partnership Course we work in partnership to deliver: University-based Subject knowledge Pedagogy School- based Professional knowledge Practice

University-based: subject knowledge and pedagogy National Curriculum (DfE, 2014) Core subjects Over 50 hours for each subject English; Mathematics; Science Foundation subjects 12 hours for each subject Art & Design; Design & Technology; Geography; History; Computing and Information & Communications Technology; Modern Foreign Languages; Music; Physical Education Plus RE also 12 hours Stands alongside the National Curriculum subjects but reflects the Agreed Syllabuses of various religions

University-based: professional issues e.g. topics like managing behaviour; planning for teaching and learning; monitoring and assessment; inclusion; English as an Additional Language (EAL); applying for jobs and interviews …. Core Issues and Skills Two day blocks organised around in depth explorations of contemporary issues e.g. synthetic phonics, safeguarding children; behaviour management, prejudice-based bullying, equality & diversity. Professional Conferences

A typical university based week looks like this … Normal Timetable 9 am 5.30 pm Monday Science 9 am to 1.15 pm Core Skills and Issues Core Issues & Skills Tuesday English Foundation* Wednesday Mathematics Free time Thursday School-based day Friday

So the normal year looks something like this … Week No. & Date w/b Focus No. Days in School 1: 2nd Sept 15 Home Area School Experience (Wk 1) 5 2: 9th Sept 15 Home Area School Experience (Wk 2) 3: 16th Sept 15 Induction Week 4: 23rd Sep 15 Foundation week 2 5: 30th Sept 15 6: 7th Oct 15 Normal Timetable Week 1 7: 16th Oct 15 Normal Timetable Week 2 8: 21st Oct 15 Normal Timetable Week 3 9: 28th Oct 15 Foundation and conferences 10: 4th Nov 15 School-Based Week 1 11: 11th Nov 15 School-Based Week 2 12: 18th Nov 15 School-Based Week 3 13: 25th Nov 15 Normal Timetable Week 4 14: 2nd Dec 15 Normal Timetable Week 5 15: 9th Dec15 Normal Timetable Week 6 16th Dec 15 Normal Timetable Week 7 16: 20th th – 66h Jan Christmas Holiday 17: 6h Jan 16 Teaching & Learning Conference 18: 20th Jan 16 19: 27th Jan 16 Teaching & learning Conference + Prep for Placement 3 20: 3rd Feb 16 School-Based Week 4 21: 10th Feb 16 School-Based Week 5 22: 17th Feb 16 School-Based Week 6 23: 24th Feb 16 24: 3rd Mar 16 Normal Timetable Week 11 25: 10th Mar 16 Normal Timetable Week 12 26: 17th Mar 16 Normal Timetable Week 13 27: 24th Mar 16 Normal Timetable Week 14 28: 31st Mar 16 Final Teaching Practice Preparation – Week 1 7th – 18th Apr 16 29: 21st Apr 16 Easter Holiday 30: 28th Apr 16 31: 5th May 16 32: 12th May 16 33:19th May 16 34: 26th May 16 35: 2nd Jun 16 University programme (Half-term week) 36: 9th Jun 16 School-Based Week 7 37: 16th Jun 16 School-Based Week 8 38: 23rd Jun 16 School-Based Enhancement Week 1 39: 30th Jun 16 University Programme

School-based experiences 1 Two weeks home area school based experience (HASE) 2 Weekly serial visits (Thursdays & Fridays) 3 Visits include alternative placements: e.g. Nursery / SEN / EAL 4 First placement (T1- 3 weeks & T2- 3 weeks) 5 Final placements (Term 3, 8 weeks) 6 Enhancement placements (Term 3, 2 weeks) 7 Travel arrangements

School-Based: The Partnership – the school training centres STC = School Training Centre STCC = School Training Centre Co-ordinator (the University representative in the School Cluster) The STCC: acts as your school mentor oversees your files, etc. arranges your various placements in the cluster observes lessons writes a significant part of your reference. 3. Your university tutor SCHOOL 1 - STC School 2 School 3 School 4 School 5

Assignments and Assessments … Academic (Teacher as researcher) - Essay (5,000 words) 30 credits @ Master’s level - Mini-study (5,000 words) 30 credits @ Master’s level - Professional Issues in School-based Education (1,500 words) Professional Strand - QTS Portfolio - school experience - English, maths & science workbooks/portfolios - Record of Achievement Core Skills and Issues

Plan for your interview day … Activity Morning Session Afternoon Session Arrival & Registration including ID & Qualification Check 08:30 – 09:30 1:00 – 1:30 Welcome Presentation 09:30 – 10.00 1:30 – 2.00 Interviews Between 10.15 & 12.00 Between 2.00 – 4.00 Maths Test Between 9.30 & 12.00  Written Task Between 10.00 & 12.00

Timings of Interviews Morning Afternoon 10.15 – 10.45 10.45 – 11.15 11.15 – 11.45 2.00 – 2.30 2.30 – 3.00 3.00 – 3.30

In addition ... If you are offered a place you will be expected to attend the Pre-Course Day in early July 2017 where preparation tasks are set. The PGCE 90 credits can be used as Year 1 of the 2 year MA(QTS). You will need to undergo the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the programme. You will need to have successfully passed the QTS Skills Tests in Numeracy and Literacy (before 1st Aug 2017). You will need to undertake a voluntary placement in a primary school and a reference will be required from the Headteacher to confirm this has taken place. I

Finally .... The PGCE is a very rewarding and demanding course! We would normally aim to give you a decision within one working day of your interview; If you are offered a place on the course, it is likely to be a conditional offer…e.g. on condition of successfully passing the skills tests by a specified date; But there may be other conditions, e.g. subject to obtaining a 2:1 degree; Unfortunately, if you do not meet the conditions by the specified date, the offer will be withdrawn; - If you have any questions you can ask any of the staff you meet on your visit – we will be glad to help. The PGCE is a very rewarding and demanding course! I

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