Primary
Children begin to develop the skills needed for their future in primary school. Primary teacher training gives you a privileged opportunity to play a role in an important part of their development.
Our SCITT Primary Programme covers the age phase 5-11 and we take care to ensure our Primary SCITT trainees gain experience of both KS1 and KS2, understanding how children progress incrementally. All of our primary trainees will gain experience planning, teaching and assessing phonics. Our trainees will gain experience of early maths skills, humanities and PE.
We work with Primary experts at the Potteries Training School Alliance to develop our SCITT primary Programme.
Our Primary Trainees experience a three day placement in Early Years provision, a placement in a Special School and in Alternative Provision.
In addition to the Centralised SCITT Curriculum, our Primary Trainees receive regular Subject Knowledge Development sessions on the following areas, delivered by Primary experts:
Guided Reading
Aims:
- To understand what guided reading is and what is good practice.
- To explore strategies for supporting reading in the classroom.
- Guided Reading in the Key Stage 1 and 2 Curriculum
Phonics - Year 1 Assessment
Aims:
- To understand the rationale behind the assessment.
- The assessment content.
- How to deliver the content.
- Reporting on the assessment.
- Phonics in the Key Stage 1 and 2 Curriculum
Phonics Sessions covering all age phases:
- Developing subject knowledge
- Phonics in the Key Stage 1 and 2 Curriculum
Maths - Calculations
Aims:
- Pedagogy
- Developing a Classroom Culture for calculation
- The National Curriculum requirements for Calculation
- Mental and Written Calculation methods
- Planning work on calculation (supporting learners, differentiating for a wide ability. BSG removing lids on learning, guided Maths)
Science
Aims:
- The importance of Science in a Primary Curriculum.
- Planning a topic using the National Curriculum guidance.
- Incorporating effective practical ideas into lessons.
- The importance of Working Scientifically skills.
- Accessing good resources, quickly and easily!
SPAG – Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Aims:
- Progression in skills.
- Developing subject knowledge of terminology
- SPAG in the National Curriculum
SEND
Aims:
- To understand the term Special Educational Needs
- To define SEN based on the 4 areas of need
- Identification of SEN within a classroom
- Reasonable adjustments and strategies
PE
Aims:
- To have an increased awareness of the Physical Education National Curriculum, Statutory Requirements and Government Expectations.
- To understand the progression of skills in each area of the PE curriculum across a Primary School setting.
- To identify areas of opportunity and enrichment and inclusive practice for those with SEND.
- To have an understanding of promoting positive behaviour and engagement within PE sessions.
- To understand what an Outstanding PE lesson may look like.
Music
Aims:
- To have an increased awareness of the Music National Curriculum, Statutory Requirements and Government Expectations.
- To understand the progression of skills in each area of Music across a Primary School setting.
- To identify areas of opportunity and enrichment and inclusive practice for those with SEND.
- To have an understanding of promoting positive behaviour and engagement within Music sessions.
EAL
Aims:
- supporting new arrivals
- how to support pupils with EAL
Behaviour Management
Aims:
- issues relating to the management of children’s behaviour
- how to promote good behaviour in your classroom.
- the importance of planning for behaviour to maximise learning.
Religious Education
Aims:
- Teaching in a Catholic School
- The RE Curriculum
- Develop knowledge about Catholic Life
Design and Technology
Aims:
- To have an increased awareness of the National Curriculum, Statutory Requirements and Government Expectations.
- To understand the progression of skills in each area of the DT curriculum across a Primary School setting.
Computing
Aims:
- Computing Curriculum
- Computing Planning & Assessment
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ensuring Successful Lesson Time ØActivity
- Coding
- Hands On Experiences
- Cross-Curricular Links & STEM
- Wider Staff Computing Skills ØLinking to Careers & Employers
- Home Support
Humanities- Geography
Aims:
- To develop your knowledge of the National Curriculum content requirements for Geography.
- Geography skills and progression
- Cross curricular links
Humanities- History
Aims:
- To develop your knowledge of the National Curriculum content requirements for History.
- History skills and progression
- Cross curricular links