e-Qualitas Teacher Training - Course Prospectus 2022 / 23

Course and Programme Prospectus

"Our vision is to educate the educators of the future."

Our Curriculum Intent & Mission

of learning' approach offers valuable opportunities to revisit and consistently deepen understanding of key components within subjects.

Phase and Subject specificity are central to the way in which our training is planned and delivered.

Curriculum Intent & Mission

Our Curriculum Intent & Mission

outcomes of the pupils they teach.

Cognisant of the professional responsibilities of a teacher and aware of their part in creating an equality of experience for all pupils.

To create these attributes in our trainees, our intent is to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that is rigorous and ambitious, providing opportunities to reflect critically and acquire knowledge of:

Primary curriculum and assessment requirements

Secondary and post 16 curriculums and assessment requirements

Behaviour for learning

Substantive and disciplinary knowledge of subjects

Knowledge of how children learn

Subject specific pedagogies

Adaptive practices and expertise

Statutory frameworks

Inclusion and diversity

Health and wellbeing

Teaching Apprenticeship Programme

e-Qualitas' Teaching Apprenticeship Programme (TAP) is a nationally recognised, work-based route into teaching.

TAP is an alternative to a traditional full time university course, offering a postgraduate level qualification, no tuition fees, and the opportunity for trainees to earn while they learn.

In addition to working towards QTS, upon successful completion of the course, apprentices will also complete an end point assessment (EPA) after the summer to consolidate learning from initial teacher training.

Trainees are employed by a school while they learn in the job. In some cases, this may be a school they’re already working for, or have an existing relationship with.

If a trainee is already working as an unqualified teacher or teaching assistant, QTS offers new opportunities for career progression, plus higher earning capacity, recognition, and status.

Trainees receive a combination of classroom teaching and off the job training as they work towards QTS.

The Teaching Apprenticeship Programme's design has been led by a group of experienced schools and teachers, specifically for apprentices.

Teaching apprentices split their time between school and study receiving practical, school led training alongside experienced staff, and spending at least 20% of their time off timetable to learn the pedagogy of teaching.

Teaching Apprenticeship Programme

Quick Facts

Subjects Available: English, Maths, Sciences and Primary Education Programme Length: Full time (53 weeks)

Qualification: QTS + Level 6 PGTA

Salary: from £19,340 £24,254

Who pays a trainee's salary?

For DfE funded places, a school receives a grant to contribute to the salary costs. The school must have DfE permission to recruit for funded salaried places.

When is a teaching apprentice awarded QTS?

A trainee is assessed for QTS within the 12 month apprenticeship programme, at which point QTS is awarded and the teacher moves to the qualified teachers’ pay scale.

For someone to start a Teaching Apprenticeship they must:

Have the equivalent to a grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics. If they intend to teach primary-aged pupils, they will also need a grade 4 GCSE in a science subject.

Have a degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or a recognised equivalent qualification.

Demonstrate fundamental skills in English and Maths to an appropriate level. They will be supported to achieve this if required.

School Direct (Salaried)

The School Direct (Salaried) route allows schools to employ graduates and help them learn ‘in the job’ as they earn a salary and work towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This route is available for both primary and secondary teaching and is run by individual schools or a group of schools.

Quick Facts

Subjects Available: Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Maths, PE, Physics, and Primary Education Programme Length: Full Time, 3x Academic Terms

Teaching Qualification: QTS

Salaried Training / Fees for the School: £8,500 Salary: from £19,340 £24,254

Trainees who opt for a School Direct (Salaried) training programme are employed as an unqualified teacher while they learn in the job. This can be a school the trainee is already working at or has an existing relationship with.

If a trainee applies for a School Direct (Salaried) training programme, one of their references must be from an employer.

Graduates may still be able to apply for a School Direct (Salaried) programme by undertaking a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course if their undergraduate degree is not aligned to the subject they would like to train to teach. e Qualitas offer short SKE courses (see page 12).

School Direct (Tuition Fee)

The School Direct (Tuition Fee) programme allows trainee teachers to learn in the role as they work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The Tuition Fee route is available for both primary and secondary teaching; it is paid for by the trainee and is run by a school, or group of schools, working closely with e Qualitas to certify successful trainees.

Quick Facts

Subjects Available: English, Maths, Sciences and Primary Education Programme length: 3x Academic Terms

Qualification: Qualified Teacher status (QTS)

Fees & Funding (Academic year 2022/23) £7,200 (Trainee pays)

School Direct programmes are popular with students who are hoping to gain a position in their placement school following their training.

Although trainees are based in a school, they are not employees and in many ways their training will be similar to training programmes in universities and colleges.

Unlike School Direct Salaried, trainees will pay fees though they might be eligible for funding through student loans, bursaries, or scholarships.

Schools will have option to keep a trainee on as a full-time teacher after they gain their QTS.

Assessment Only (UK and International Teachers)

Status (QTS) within just 12 weeks, via the Assessment Only route.

The total cost is £2,500 (ex VAT) and no further training is required.

To be eligible for the Assessment Only route you must meet the following requirements:

Have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (C and above) in GCSE English and Mathematics (Those who intend to teach pupils aged 3 to 11 additionally have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4/C and above in a GCSE science (biology, chemistry or physics) or overseas equivalent.

Have at least 2 years teaching experience gained in 2 schools.

Hold a first degree granted by a United Kingdom higher education institution or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Have the ability to demonstrate meeting all of the Teachers’ Standards without the need for any further training. Be currently working in a teaching position at a school either employed/voluntarily.

Assessment Only (UK and International Teachers)

If you ’ re an experienced teacher working in an international or UK school, you may be eligible to gain British QTS through our ‘Assessment Only’ route.

Whether your teaching experience is from teaching in a UK school or an International School, your experience can have been: Your teaching experience must:

Gained in any type of school (for example, international schools, schools teaching the International Baccalaureate, and state maintained schools outside the UK).

Spent teaching a non English curriculum (though you may need to show you have knowledge of the subjects taught in the English curriculum).

Divided between 2 school settings as long as you have 2 years of teaching experience in total.

Consist of time spent teaching (as opposed to other responsibilities in a school).

Have taken place in 2 separate schools (not 2 classes within the same school or 2 school sites within the same organisation).

Demonstrate you ’ re familiar with different approaches to teaching, learning and school management.

Demonstrate that you have taught the same subject and age range across the 2 settings.

Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses

SKE's are a great way for a trainee or an existing teacher to strengthen their knowledge of the National Curriculum for a chosen subject.

e Qualitas are proud to have achieved the highest provider score in the social value category of the tender to become part of the SKE Framework Agreement.

This means we can offer:

Unlimited Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) places to individuals. DfE funded SKE courses to schools to upskill their Teaching Apprentices.

Don’t let subject knowledge hold you back from becoming a teacher. We have courses available in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The length of the course can vary from 1 to 12-weeks depending on trainee needs. Our courses are delivered online with a new course starting each week, meaning there are no barriers for to getting started immediately.

If a trainee has applied for an Initial Teacher Training Programme operated by e-Qualitas Teacher Training, or any other Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, the offer of a place may be conditional on them completing a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course first.

Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses

Eligibility for Funded SKE Courses

Trainees can complete our funded SKE courses if they have received a conditional offer to undertake a Teaching Apprenticeship Programme with eQualitas or any other ITT provider.

Funding and Bursary

All SKE courses, that are conditional prior to beginning an ITT course, are fully funded by the Department for Education. Trainees do not pay any tuition fees and may receive a training bursary of £175 per week throughout the course (subject to meeting DfE and provider entry criteria for your chosen Teacher Training route).

The £175 per week bursary is paid to trainees on the condition that a module consisting of 25 hours of study is completed each week.

If you already have QTS and are looking to develop your subject knowledge in another subject area, we have courses available to purchase that start every week. These can be completed over a twelve month period, offering trainees flexibility and time.

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Guided Learning Hours: 90

Duration: Learners have 6 months to complete the course

Course Fee: £499 (inc. registration and certification fees)

Tutor Assessed: Yes

Course type: Online / Remote Learning

The Level 2 Award is divided into 6 units:

Understanding Schools and Colleges as Organisations

Understanding Children and Young People's Development

Understanding Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults

Understanding Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Understanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

The Level 2 Certificate provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments.

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

The Level 2 Certificate provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

Guided Learning Hours: 225

Duration: Learners have 12 months to complete the course Course Fee: £999 (inc. registration and certification fees)

Tutor Assessed: Yes Course type: Online / Remote Learning

How is this qualification structured?

There are 11 mandatory units in this qualification.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed using a range of methods which include: written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement for the duration of the course in a learning environment (school or college) as they need to show competence in both skills and knowledge.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. The qualification covers elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, and communication and professional relationships.

Outcome: Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Awarding body: NCFE CACHE (Ofqual accredited)

Guided Learning Hours: 250

Course Fee: £999 (inc. registration and certification fees)

Duration:The Certificate can usually be completed in 12 months

Tutor Assessed: Yes

Course type: Online / Remote Learning

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges. Learners must be at least 16 years old. We recommend that the learner undertakes 100 hours of placement in a real work environment.

How is this qualification structured?

To achieve the Certificate the learner must complete 11 mandatory units.

This qualification is internally assessed. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods including: written assignments or tasks such as designing a booklet, charts / diagrams or setting up an information board.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

We are committed to working with partnership schools to promote the positive mental and emotional health and wellbeing of trainees, mentors and tutors and to provide appropriate support and guidance where needed. All of our work is guided by three principles:

Trainees, mentors, and tutors are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to discovering and sharing the best ways to help trainees, mentors and tutors and our partnership schools affected by issues around wellbeing.

To strengthen our impact through collaboration and partnership.

e-Qualitas x Tellmi

e-Qualitas has partnered with Tellmi, an award winning mental health support app, which provides personal and professional support to users.

The Tellmi app provides a platform for users to discuss and share their thoughts, 100% anonymously, in a human moderated forum that ensures positive and supportive responses are provided.

e Qualitas’ partnership with Tellmi, sees that a dedicated e Q portal exists within the app, enabling all trainees, learners and employees to access a wealth of mental health and support resources. You can learn more about the Tellmi app and how to use it at e-Qualitas.co.uk/Tellmi

Conference and Training Days

e-Qualitas trainees are invited to attend curriculum conferences and inperson training days throught their Initial Teacher Training (ITT programmes).

Each training day include sessions from subject leads and education professionals, who provide trainees with information and resources to use in their own teaching practice. e Qualitas' conferences and training days take place in Central London, providing an opportunity for trainees to network and build connections within their peer group.

Recent events have focussed on themes including 'Creating a Climate for Learning' and 'Becoming an Evidence Based Teacher'. Guest speakers have included Professor Patricia Riddell, Professor Becky Parker and Julia Harrington (CEO of BrainCanDo).

"Our curriculum places a great deal of value on events like our Curriculum Conference and face-to-face learning opportunities.

e Qualitas seeks to connect trainees with the wider teaching community as part of the goal of becoming an evidence-based teacher. Our in-person events enable trainees to meet one another and make connections with tutors and peers from day one, which we know adds tremendous value to their learning experience.”

Robyn Johnstone, e Qualitas CEO

Discounts, Perks and Benefits available to e-Qualitas Trainees

All e-Qualitas Trainees are eligible to sign up for TOTUM PRO membership, enabling them to receive a wide range of discounts with 350+ brands offering significant savings.

All offers available to TOTUM PRO members can be found in the PRO category at totum.com

e Qualitas have been created by the National Union of Students (NUS), so money raised via the discount card helps to fund the National Society for Apprentices, which serves to represent our trainees’ needs and those of all vocational learners.

Trainline Rail Card

The Trainline Railcard provides trainees with a Digital Railcard enabling them to receive 33% off off the price of train tickets during their Teacher Training. Trainees living in London Boroughs can also receive a 30% discount on TfL transport journeys with an Apprentice Oyster Card (more info at tfl.gov.uk).

Additional Support

Trainees who are receiving any existing benefits (mental health support etc) may also be eligible to receive support during their training. The gov.uk document at the below address provides additional information: www.e Qualitas.co.uk/apprenticeship support

Our team can provide more information relating to support and benefits available to trainees during the enrolment process.

Qualitas.co.uk

What teachers and schools say about us...

"Everyone I have come in contact with from e-Qualitas has been extremely helpful, so I have had an excellent experience so far. I look forward to continuing my apprenticeship journey with e-Qualitas."

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"There is clearly a sound and robust selection process before trainee CV's reach me, which makes the whole process much easier and purposeful. The candidates have been far superior to other candidates received from other training providers whom we have stopped using where possible. We will continue to work with e-Qualitas to this end."

"There are many benefits to the TAP Programme on many levels. First and foremost, we can tap into the apprenticeship levy so there's a financial incentive for the school. It gives us an opportunity to grow our own teachers, which I'm really passionate about."

Martin Knowles, Essa Academy Principal

"I am pleased with all the aspects of the SKE course, including booking and the cost. The course provided an opportunity to update my subject knowledge in maths and equip me to take on more responsibility in teaching."

Suganthiny, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course Trainee

Stephen, Director of Recruitment and Training for Community Schools Trust

Nina, Teaching Apprenticeship Trainee

"Our vision is to educate the educators of the future."