Liverpool Hope is a unique University by virtue of its rich and distinctive nineteenth century foundations. Our long and proud history of preparing teachers dates from 1844 when we began to educate teachers in the Christian tradition for the rapidly growing communities of Liverpool and the wider North West area. Many of our graduate teachers hold distinguished careers around the country and, indeed, elsewhere in the world. Course Codes: Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 – X100 221014 Our mission is to provide a wellrounded education of the whole person which is why we consider our programmes to be Initial Teacher Education and not merely training. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Liverpool Hope University will provide you with a career entry and development profile that will stand you in good stead to develop professionally through your first year of teaching, as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), and beyond. Full details for all our programmes can be found on our website www.hope. ac.uk/PGCE Liverpool Hope University offer the following PGCE Primary courses: • Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 Entry Requirements • Honours Degree 2:1 or above national curriculum subject based, 2:2 may be considered if you have a Masters qualification for the general primary courses. • All primary courses you also need GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English, mathematics and a science subject. • A minimum of 10 days recent primary classroom observation is required • It is a government requirement that you take the numeracy and literacy skills tests as part of the application process. You must ensure you have passed these before the start of the course. PGCE Primary Apply now for PGCE Primary courses at Liverpool Hope University Full details of all Liverpool Hope University’s programmes can be found on our website at www.hope.ac.uk Here you will also find specific entry criteria and lots of other helpful information about finance and life as a student at Hope. You can also go to www.hope.ac.uk/visitus/ to arrange a visit to our campus and meet an Academic. For details on the application process and to apply for a PGCE course go to the UCAS Teacher Training website www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teachertraining The Department of Education is the national agency and recognised sector body responsible for the training and development of the school workforce. Its website www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching is full of very useful information and advice. Advice on repayment of tuition fees as well as availability of maintenance grants and special support grants may be found at www.slc.co.uk Bursaries ITT SPECIALISM Training Bursary 2015/16 Primary maths specialist* Primary Trainee with First £12,000 £9,000 2:1 £12,000 £4,000 *Bursaries are available to trainees on either primary maths specialist courses or primary general (with mathematics) courses. Trainees on other primary courses will be eligible for the standard primary bursary. t: 0151 291 3111 e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk www.hope.ac.uk PGCE Primary The PGCE Primary courses last 38 weeks, of which you will spend approximately 20 weeks gaining practical experience in schools. School experience is divided into periods of serial attachment (one or more days per week). During these periods you will work in primary classrooms with the guidance of trained mentors. School and university-based elements of the course are interlinked.