Welcome to the Primary PGCE

We will be updating the site throughout the year so please check back for updates. Some of information is for 2024 entry and is here for guidance until it is updated for 2025 entry.

Firstly we'd like to offer our congratulations on being awarded a place on the innovative Primary PGCE programme at the University of Nottingham.

We firmly believe that your ITE experience extends beyond the boundaries of an August-June year and so there are various things that we would like you to work on between now and the start of the course. Please read carefully through the ‘Pre-course Preparation’ section and ensure you complete all the required tasks. You should also:

work through all tasks in the ‘To Do List’ section of this website
gain as much experience as you can in a primary school setting
read about current issues in education, for example in Schools Week or TES magazine
enhance your understanding of school and the role of a teacher by engaging with these resources
talk to people who are primary teachers about their role
reflect on your own teaching and learning experience
think about how you will build resilience in your teaching career - reviewing the BRiTE materials will help with this

If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us.

Best wishes
The Primary Team

Rachel Peckover