Primary Education with QTS with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Lincoln Bishop University

**Foundation Year**The Foundation Year is a structured programme of access to Higher Education which serves to provide a solid basis for future undergraduate study at the institution. It is not a stand-alone qualification but is designed to underpin specific degree programmes to which it is directly attached, e.g. BA (Hons) English Literature with Foundation Year. The course is designed for students who do not have the usual academic qualifications or UCAS points for registration directly onto a degree course at Lincoln Bishop University. In doing so, it provides improved opportunities for access to Higher Education, particularly for students who require additional support, mature students, or learners who have experienced disruptions to their formal education. It offers an attractive pathway to accessing Higher Education for students who choose a more supported transition into their degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students continue directly to their chosen degree programme at the institution. The Foundation Year offers an introductory grounding in what it means to be a university student. It equips learners with the intellectual and interpersonal skills for effective undergraduate study and provides a unique opportunity to develop core academic skills. These skills will be developed in coordination with students’ chosen academic disciplines, as students will be introduced to core knowledge, key skills, and departmental staff from their chosen area of study, in preparation for progression to Level 4. In addition, students will begin to develop an impressive portfolio of transferable skills for employability in a range of careers. **BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS** The highly successful BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) degree is a 3-year, full-time programme which allows students to complete an undergraduate degree in Primary Education and to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This programme has run very successfully for many years and has a sustained track record of providing high quality teacher training. Recruitment statistics show that the programme remains a popular choice with applicants. Employability is consistently high in non-covid years generally 95% + of graduates are employed in teaching positions within 12 months of completing the programme. Outcomes are very good with at least 90% of student achieving a 2:1 or 1st class degree. Student satisfaction with the course is also very high and reflects Ofsted’s (2015) view that we provide outstanding pastoral care for our students. Lecturers on the programme are all successful qualified practitioners and have a very wide range of expertise and research interests which ensures students are taught by specialists in every aspect of primary subject knowledge and pedagogy. On the course students will spend significant number of days each year in our partnership schools developing their professional practice and linking what they study on campus in formal placements which enable them to work towards their QTS. Students learn through a range of group seminars, workshops and practical sessions. These are designed to equip our students to be reflective practitioners, honing their teaching skills and bridging the link between theory and practice. Using the principles of the Core Content Framework, our ambitious curriculum aims to equip all students with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to become outstanding classroom practitioners. The newly updated degree will align with the Lincoln Bishop University curriculum framework, and the Department for Education’s (DfE) Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework (ITT CCF).

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