The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to teaching in primary education. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on education and teaching and learning as well as child development. The diploma also takes a wider view, focusing on topics such as safeguarding, sociology, the use of technology in the classroom which underpin most education and childhood studies degrees.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover an overview of learning and development techniques, developing resources, classroom management and child development but then they will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units which include exploring the role of society and understanding the impact of a multicultural society and also broader educational issues including special educational needs. This diploma also has a range of optional units which support knowledge in the broader curriculum studies which a primary teacher would need e.g. science, history, e-learning, literacy and language.
3+ years out of Compulsory education GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language, Science and Maths. DBS check required if work placement is needed. NB: Prospective learners whose English is a second language are requested to possess an ESOL level 1 Qualification NB: Prospective learners whose English is a second language are requested to demonstrate during the application process a IELTS Score of 6 overall (International English Language Testing System) of spoken and written English.
Learners finishing this course will be able to progress into a number of HE courses including Primary Education with QTS, Education and early years studies and childhood studies courses.
In addition, progression could be onto a higher level or degree apprenticeship including: