The course is designed to combine your learning through practice, with an understanding of some of the theory underpinning effective teaching and learning. We aim for reflective and dynamic practitioners who are committed to promoting the learning of all pupils in their classes and to helping every youngster make progress in both physics and mathematics. The PGCE will provide you with skills, strategies and understanding to guide your future learners with enthusiasm in your subject. On successful completion, you will have gained not only your PGCE, but have attained Qualified Teacher Status. This is the accreditation that enables you to teach in state-maintained and special schools in England and Wales. The course incorporates periods of university-based and school-based work. The balance between school and university enables you to develop your subject knowledge in physics and mathematics whilst developing the skills required playing an effective role in the work of a school or college science and mathematics departments. This is achieved by a range of approaches that include practical workshops, seminars, lectures and demonstrations, fieldwork and micro-teaching activities, independent and group research and through reading and writing activities.