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Whether you’re a career changer, thinking about starting a BEd or you’re planning on taking the PGCE route you’ll find lots of advice here. Charlie Taylor will answer new topics containing "Dear Charlie" in the subject.

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    Hi there!

    Hope you can give me some advice. I am changing my career to Primary Teaching however I am really unclear as to where to start with this. I am looking into starting the Open University course BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies: Early and primary years pathway as I am unable to leave full-time work but I am unsure as to if this is suitable for progressing into this career.

    Link to the course — http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/qualification/pathways/q23-2.htm

    I have contacted Open University, General Teaching Council and Teach in Scotland but no-one can answer this or being any help at all. Also, do I need to have the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) on top of this?

    Any help would be very greatly appreciated, thanks! :)
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    Hi

    The Teaching Agency gives information to people who wish to train to teach in England. This section of the Teach in Scotland website outlines the routes to become a primary school teacher and gives links to course providers who offer the courses. You may like to browse their websites or contact them to find their entry requirements (www.teachinginscotland.com/665.455.495.html).

    In order to train to teach in England, you have to have a recognised degree. You can either consider a post graduate course, or opt for an employment based route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). More details can be found here: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options.aspx

    Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) is the graduate level professional accreditation programme for leading practitioners in the Early Years sector. This might also be something you might want to consider? More details can be found here:
    http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/earlylearningandchildcare/delivery/b00201345/graduate-leaders/eyps

    I wish you the best of luck in your new career.

    Lin Hinnigan, Teaching Agency



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