Initial Teacher Education [ITE]
GwE works in collaboration with two innovative Initial Teacher Education providers in North Wales, the Open University and the CaBan (Bangor) ITE partnership.
Open University
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Open University
From September 2020 the Graduate Teacher Programme will no longer be available in Wales. The Open University, in partnership with the consortia and the Welsh Government, can offer two alternative routes into teaching – a salaried PGCE and a part time PGCE. Both routes include a mix of online and face-to-face sessions with mentors and practice tutors. They also include 120 days of practical experience across two schools.
SALARIED ROUTE (FULL-TIME) |
PART-TIME ROUTE |
Part-time PGCE and Salaried PGCE available across phases and priority subjects in Autumn 2020. Priority subjects for the secondary salaried route are Science, Welsh and Maths. Applicants can apply at www.open.ac.uk/courses/choose/wales/pgce.
For further information or to discuss the new routes please contact Ceri Williams or Wales-PGCE@open.ac.uk
Further information about the alternative Routes to teaching can be found on the following sites:
https://gov.wales/initial-teacher-education-ite
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/choose/wales/pgce
CaBan
CaBan ITE Partnership
CaBan is a partnership between GwE, Bangor University, the Collaborative Institute for Education Research, Evidence and Impact, and our lead and network schools. The programmes which are offered by the partnership are tailored to address the Curriculum for Wales and the needs of education in North Wales.
Courses on offer are:
CaBan at Bangor: PGCE Primar [3-11 years] with QTS
CaBan at Bangor: PGCE Primary (3–11 years) with QTS
This one-year PGCE is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of how children learn, and equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to develop as a creative and innovative teacher.
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (3–11) – Bangor University
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (bangor.ac.uk)
This three year degree with QTS qualifies you as a primary teacher especially equipped to teach in Wales, and is also transferable to other countries, including England.
PGCE Additional Learning Needs (primary 3-11)
PGCE – Additional Learning Needs (Primary 3-11) | Bangor University
CaBan at Bangor: PGCE Secondary with QTS
CaBan at Bangor: PGCE Secondary with QTS
The Secondary PGCE programme is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of how children and adolescents learn. A wide range of subjects are on offer, including being the only centre in Wales where PE with Outdoor Education can be studied.
Professional Development for Teachers
CaBan Bangor also offers professional learning for teachers. You can study at Masters level either full time or part time. There are fully funded places available on the National Masters programme, National Education (Wales) (English-medium) | Bangor University. You could also choose to complete research work leading to a doctorate.
