Training/qualifications to become a teacher

dizzyrascal

Dunroamin wrote: »

Do you think so? The advice always used to be to do a course that was at least 50% of a national curriculum subject.

Sorry I am assuming the school is primary but the OP does not state the age group.
For Primary it is still any degree but for post 11 schools it needs to be 50% in a curriculum subject.

Dunroamin

dizzyrascal wrote: »

Sorry I am assuming the school is primary but the OP does not state the age group.
For Primary it is still any degree but for post 11 schools it needs to be 50% in a curriculum subject.

I assumed it was primary as well but the received advice for primary always used to be 50% of a national curriculum subject.

princessdon

Dunroamin wrote: »

I assumed it was primary as well but the received advice for primary always used to be 50% of a national curriculum subject.

It is my understanding too.

Early years would be relevant for EYP status. Ie Foundation Stage only as an EYP not someone with QTS.

liney

It would be wise to check with the University you are likely to undertake your PGCE/QTS training with, what their entry policy is before starting your degree. Especially as Primary is very competitive.

dizzyrascal

liney wrote: »

It would be wise to check with the University you are likely to undertake your PGCE/QTS training with, what their entry policy is before starting your degree. Especially as Primary is very competitive.

I think that it is too early to be talking to the PGCE provider. The rules change every year on what they want.

liney

dizzyrascal wrote: »

I think that it is too early to be talking to the PGCE provider. The rules change every year on what they want.

The information is available on course web pages under 'Entry requirements.' There is no need to call them. Whilst things are changing, they are unlikely to become less relaxed.

I deliberately took a combined degree in two NC subjects (English and History) in order to teach Primary and demonstrate broader knowledge.

dizzyrascal

Whilst it can be useful to have a curriculum subject (I think English is the most popular) I do know of many graduates who have gone on to become primary teachers with a whole host of degrees such as philosophy and psychology (primary education is extremely popular with this group), art, drama and even a Medic
In practice, I think it helps at the interview stage but in theory, you can apply for primary with any degree. Not so for secondary education where your degree must be 50% of a core subject. If you don't have a core subject your only option at that level is citizenship.
Having said that, it is the intention for teaching to become a masters level profession and I do know that many teachers who take Early Years MA courses or take modules in this subject to keep up to date with the latest thinking in education.
Since the OP seems to be aiming for an SEN school it might be worth finding out from the other staff, what degree subjects they studied.
The good thing about the OU is that you can combine different subjects to get what you want. Especially if you have a very specific goal in mind.