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| 2025-09-01 | - |
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The PGCE Health and Social Care with QTS program at Bradford College and Leeds Trinity University prepares graduates to become Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in secondary Health and Social Care. The one-year, full-time program combines college sessions covering subject knowledge and pedagogy with school-based experience to develop reflective practitioners with strong classroom skills. The program meets the minimum ITT Core Content Framework and leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon successful completion of the summative assessment.
مخطط البرنامج
It's a one-year, full-time, Level 7 Higher Education course leading to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The program focuses on developing reflective practitioners who continuously improve their knowledge, understanding, and skills. The course covers all areas of the secondary curriculum for Health and Social Care, linking theory and practice. It meets the minimum entitlement outlined in the ITT: Core Content Framework within a curriculum designed by Leeds Trinity University. Bradford College sessions are practical and address subject knowledge, teaching techniques (pedagogy), and professionalism needed to support children and young people's learning. Successful completion provides the training and expertise to build skills and knowledge for confidence in the classroom as an ECT, including planning, teaching, class management, assessment, recording, reporting, and understanding professional responsibilities.
Assessment:
Formative assessment occurs throughout the school-based training, mapping progress against core competencies with summary judgments at each stage. This provides feedback on strengths and areas for development. A summative assessment, using the Teachers’ Standards as a benchmark, is conducted at the end of school-based training. Meeting the Teachers’ Standards leads to a QTS recommendation from Leeds Trinity University.
Teaching:
The program uses a blended approach, combining Bradford College sessions (described as relevant and often practically based) with school-based experience. Tutors and mentors support students in both college and school settings. The program emphasizes the connection between theory and practice through school placements.
Careers:
Successful completion prepares graduates for a career as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in secondary education, specifically within Health and Social Care.
Other:
School experience is a vital component, with placements arranged in Bradford and surrounding areas to provide diverse experiences. All successful candidates will undergo a health assessment and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate check.
Bradford College is a major further and higher education institution in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, with a history dating back to 1832, when it was established as the Bradford Mechanics Institute. It serves around 25,000 students, offering a broad range of full-time and part-time courses at different levels, from introductory programs to postgraduate degrees.
Academic Offerings:
- Further Education: The college provides T-Levels, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeships, equipping students with hands-on skills for employment.
- Higher Education: With one of the largest higher education provisions among further education colleges in England, Bradford College offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional courses.
- Flexible Learning: Courses are available in various formats, including academic, professional, and vocational pathways, ensuring accessibility for school leavers, adult learners, and working professionals.
Facilities & Industry Connections:
- The college operates across six campuses, each designed to support career-focused learning with modern facilities tailored to industry standards.
- It collaborates with employers and industry partners to ensure that programs meet workforce demands, helping students gain practical skills and real-world experience.
- Students benefit from work placements, apprenticeships, and career development services, enhancing their employability in competitive job markets.
Community & Student Support:
- Bradford College is committed to inclusive education, supporting a diverse student body with personalized guidance, financial aid, and career counseling.
- It offers programs for adults returning to education, providing opportunities for career advancement or skill development.
With a strong reputation in further and higher education, Bradford College continues to empower students by offering career-driven courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry connections.
Entry Requirements:
A good honours degree with a significant proportion in a subject related to Health and Social Care. Applicants with third-class honours degrees will be considered individually, usually only if they have additional qualifications and/or significant relevant professional experience. GCSE Grade 4 (or C or accepted equivalent) in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics is required. The ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English is essential. Applicants must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach; a health assessment is required for all successful candidates. Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care and experience observing teaching in a secondary school in this country are advantageous but not mandatory. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Acceptance is contingent upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and a satisfactory medical.
