Primary PGCE - Anticipating Practice and Pre-Course Tasks to complete
Pre-course Tasks
There are a number of tasks described in the sections below that you are asked to complete prior to starting the course. These tasks form part of the taught course during the first few weeks of term. Please complete everything that is asked of you in readiness for the first week of the taught course. Download the following checklist to help you with this:
Primary PGCE Trainee Checklist
(If you are following the School Direct@exeter Primary programme, please see the School Direct pre-course tasks page)
Anticipating Practice Tasks
Below is a document containing tasks for you to complete during the Anticipating Practice two weeks in September (04-15 September).
These tasks should be well presented as they will contribute to the evidence required for the award of your PGCE and will form the basis of group and individual discussions with your tutor during the first weeks of the taught course. So please keep your completed tasks document safe as you will need to add it to your electronic portfolio of evidence during the first few weeks of the course.
Primary PGCE Anticipating Practice Tasks 2023-24
Fundamental Skills Audits
All trainees need to demonstrate a certain level of English and mathematics by the end of the course before QTS can be awarded. This is a DfE requirement. To start this process, please download the following two audit documents and spend as much time as you can developing and improving your English and mathematics skills before the course starts.
Fundamental Skills English Audit
Fundamental Skills Maths Audit
Again, please keep these completed documents safe as your tutor will discuss the outcomes of your audits with you in the first weeks of the taught course and you will be asked to upload them to your electronic portfolio. There will be plenty of opportunities during the course for you to work on any areas you identify as needing improvement.
Please download Primary PGCE - Intro to Curriculum Studies and Initial Needs Analyses
This is an introduction to all the curriculum subjects along with an initial needs analysis for each area for you to complete in order for you to identify what you do not know or have forgotten so that you can revise/brush up on and complete some self-study exercises. It also includes some suggested reading. Please make sure you complete all the audits - you will be asked to upload them to your electronic portfolio at the beginning of the course.
