This primary teacher education course is designed for graduates who are committed to becoming primary school teachers. It trains you to teach children in the five-to-11 age range. As a trainee you will learn how to teach the entire primary curriculum as well as choosing a particular route. The Primary PGCE with Science route is for graduates who are enthusiastic about promoting science in schools. You will leave the course ready to become a Science Champion at your first teaching post. You will learn how to be a primary class teacher. By the end of the year, you will understand how to teach the entire primary curriculum to a class of 30 pupils, and be confident and competent in doing so. You will leave the course with outstanding subject knowledge across the curriculum. You will have an understanding of how to plan and deliver engaging and motivating lessons and how to support your pupils’ progress. You will learn how to identify the strength and needs of your pupils and make sure that everyone in your class is included and challenged. You will understand how to assess pupils’ learning, how to spot the gaps in their learning and how to plan to fill those gaps. Everyone on the Primary PGCE learns how to teach the whole curriculum. The Science route will also enhance your knowledge, understanding and practice of science. You will learn to think critically about the importance of science and its cultural impact. You will find out how learning outside the classroom can provide new experiences for pupils and help them enjoy learning about science by making the most of London’s unique resources. You will also explore the role of Science Champions in promoting science at this level, and how to help your colleagues create links between science and other subjects across the curriculum.