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SECONDARY MATHS SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE BOOSTER COURSES SUMMER 2008

Have you applied for or started an Initial Teacher Training Programme? Broaden your Subject Knowledge by attending a Free Secondary Maths Subject Knowledge Booster Course

PRIMARY SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE BOOSTER COURSES

Are you thinking of teaching in a primary school? Have you applied for or are about to start your Initial Teacher Training Programme?

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Subject Knowledge Booster Courses provide subject knowledge support to Post Graduate teacher trainees prior to, and/or during Initial Teacher Training to assist successful progression to Qualified Teacher Status.

We currently run TDA Approved/Funded Booster Courses for the following:-

Primary Maths, English & Science and
Secondary Science and Secondary Maths

Download our Course Information Posters by clicking on these links:

These are 10 day courses focusing on subject content necessary to meet the subject knowledge requirements for the award of QTS. Programmes will be tailored to cater for the individual needs of participants. Click on any of the subjects to view an outline programme for each course.

Places are open to trainees undertaking or have applied for PGCE or GTP training from any ITT institution, Employment Based Routes Accredited Provider or SCITT. As these are TDA Funded Courses there is no charge to attend a course, however we ask for a refundable deposit to reserve a place on a course.

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Places are limited and the selection process for places will include the completion of an application form and an assessment of the applicant’s existing subject knowledge.

Primary Courses will take place at two venues, EM Centre for Learning in Grantham, Lincolnshire and South Hunsley School, East Riding of Yorkshire. Secondary Courses are held at Garforth Community College, Leeds. Courses run from 9.30am until 3.00pm with lunch provided.

To download a SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE BOOSTER COURSE APPLICATION PACK, go to the top of the page, click on resources or to have a pack posted please contact our INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING DEPARTMENT on Tel: 01476 512793, or email d.gelsthorpe@emdirect.co.uk