Through this Primary (5-11) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) programme you will work alongside expert teachers within inclusive environments. You will develop depth of knowledge to support all learners and enhanced knowledge to promote learning for SEND pupils. You will receive specialist training and will undertake placements in both mainstream and special schools.

You will learn to educate children in all primary curriculum subjects, and will also attend specialist SEND sessions to gain a deep insight into the range of needs of children, understanding of statutory frameworks, and knowledge of how schools offer support to parents and carers.

Our curriculum is sequenced to ensure trainee progression and the gradual securing of key skills, allowing trainees to meet the Teachers’ Standards by the end of the programme.

For the PGCE programme you will study two modules which complement the training we deliver, leading to 60 Master’s level credits.

During the training year you will spend the majority of your time based in a school alongside experienced teachers and leaders. One day a week you will attend training which is underpinned by current evidence-informed practice and research. These days will focus on professional studies, core curriculum (English, Maths and Science) and foundation subject pedagogy. Sessions will be delivered by expert practitioners and specialists, and will include:

• Behaviour management
• Learning environment
• Planning
• Phonics
• Assessment
• Safeguarding
• Teaching pupils with special needs (SEN)
• Teaching pupils with English as an additional language (EAL)
• Subject and curriculum knowledge

You will also attend specialist SEND sessions to gain a deep insight into the range of needs of children, understanding of statutory frameworks, and knowledge of how schools offer support to parents and carers.

You will be in your school from day one.  At the beginning of the year you will observe expert practitioners, moving towards leading small parts of a lesson and gradually building up to teach whole lessons. You will receive the support of school-based mentors/class teachers, as well as members of the BCTSA Central Team and subject specialists. The well-being of our trainees is very important to us and we take pride in the personalised provision we offer.