Primary PGCE (5-11)
Course co-ordinator contact details
Academic Welcome Details
Welcome to the Primary PGCE 5-11 course for 2025-26. We look forward to working with you at the University of Bedfordshire and supporting you on your journey towards QTS.
Academic induction schedule
Day |
Time |
Activities |
Room |
Monday, |
Arrival time to be confirmed via an email from Admissions |
Professional Services Day Registration, campus tours, meet your tutors, library tour, introduction to student support systems. Gateway Building |
Various Rooms |
Tuesday, |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Course introduction and welcome |
P1.01 |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Icebreakers |
K0.04 / K0.03 |
|
11:30 - 12:30 |
What makes an effective teacher? |
P1.01 |
|
12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
|
|
13:30 - 14:30 |
Well-being and work/life balance |
P1.01 |
|
Wednesday, |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Teacher knowledge: what is subject knowledge for teaching? |
P1.01 |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Intro to the Curriculum |
K0.03 / K0.04 |
|
11:15 - 12:00 |
Online portfolio |
K0.03 / K0.04 |
|
12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
|
|
13:00 - 14:15 |
Observing lessons - what kind of things should you notice on placement? |
K0.03 / K0.04 |
|
14:30 - 15:30 |
Exploring the diverse range of learners: the fundamentals of adaptive teaching |
P1.01 |
|
Thursday, |
9:00 - 9:15 |
Student Voice |
SU |
9:15 - 10:15 |
Documents for planning – EYFS |
P1.01 |
|
10:30 - 11:30 |
Beginner’s guide to planning |
K0.03 / K0.04 |
|
11:30 - 12:30 |
How children learn |
P1.01 |
|
12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
|
|
13:30 - 14:30 |
How do teachers learn their craft? A case for reflective practice and how to engage with your mentor |
P1.01 |
|
14:30 - 15:30 |
Introduction to PSHE |
P1.01 |
|
Friday, |
9:00 |
Subject Knowledge Auditing Day (Attendance at University of Bedfordshire not required) *Please make sure that all subject audits are completed by Monday 8th Sept. |
telephone
University switchboard
During office hours
(Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00)
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 74 39 89
Contact
Admissions
admission@beds.ac.uk
International office
international@beds.ac.uk
Student support
SiD Online
Registration
SiD Online