Programme overview Please note: Initial Teacher Education is currently undergoing a range of changes initiated by the Government. PGCE programmes could change considerably by 2015. The information below refers to our 2014 offering and will be subject to change for 2015 entry applicants. For further information, please see the Initial Teacher Training Programmes website. The Graduate School of Education is an OFSTED 'Outstanding Provider' and offers a one year programme for graduates leading to the award of PGCE. It caters each year for approximately 220 student teachers training to teach in secondary schools and works in partnership with approximately 60 local schools and colleges; student teachers spend two-thirds of the PGCE year on placement in at least two schools. The Graduate School of Education is also working with two local school alliances supporting School Direct - non-salaried (with PGCE). We welcome applications from graduates with a wide range of experience and backgrounds. Usually two-thirds of our students are graduates of universities other than Bristol. The programme is approved by the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). In its February 2011 report, OFSTED commented that we recruit students who have the "suitable attributes to develop into very effective teachers who are easily employed both locally and further afield". Successful completion of PG Certificate in Education will give students 60 credit points at Masters level.

Careers after an PGCE in Education (Secondary) The programme is approved by the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) and leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).