Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYTS) - Graduate Employment Route PT

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• Ordinary or Honours degree

In addition you must also:

• Have GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above, or grade C if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, prior to application.
• undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances
• currently be working with children up to the age of five in either an early years setting or in a school nursery/reception class, or as a registered child minder
• be able to communicate in standard spoken and written English
• complete a satisfactory interview

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

All conditions must be met by 31 August 2021.

Current government reforms in education are focused on early childhood development and the importance of high quality early years provision in preparing young children for the best start in life. So if you’re aspiring to be an early years specialist and want to train to teach young children from birth to five years, then this course will help you on your way.

A highly skilled workforce is seen as critical in supporting high quality early years provision and so upon successful completion of the course you’ll be awarded Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). This reflects the significant role you’ll have in working with young children. EYTS is awarded by the Department of Education and the Teaching Regulation Agency.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of early childhood; looking at the role of play, considering different curriculum models and examining the impact of early childhood research and theories on current government perspectives and policies. We work in partnership with a strong network of Early Years settings and schools to deliver EYTS training. These settings offer placements for graduate employed trainees who undertake a placement of four weeks in a setting that is different to your own. This forms a key element of your course. Your placement can provide you with opportunities to enhance your learning and to develop your skills of teaching and leadership in a different work context.

You’ll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers; in fact we've been ranked 6th in the country for Education in the Guardian University Guide 2020. You’ll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.