From 0765dbad3940511f3099633aaec4d5d60e7ce867 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:50:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 01/12] moving pages --- app/views/content/{ => train-to-be-a-teacher}/what-is-a-pgce.md | 2 +- app/views/content/{ => train-to-be-a-teacher}/what-is-qts.md | 0 2 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) rename app/views/content/{ => train-to-be-a-teacher}/what-is-a-pgce.md (97%) rename app/views/content/{ => train-to-be-a-teacher}/what-is-qts.md (100%) diff --git a/app/views/content/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md similarity index 97% rename from app/views/content/what-is-a-pgce.md rename to app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index f6f7d2e888..28f4d60da8 100644 --- a/app/views/content/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you de You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and special schools in England. You can get QTS through undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training. -[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). Many teacher training courses also offer you a postgraduate qualification such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. diff --git a/app/views/content/what-is-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md similarity index 100% rename from app/views/content/what-is-qts.md rename to app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md From 59ff8e914745b9a198912f66485ea14e9a76d45e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:57:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 02/12] updating links to QTS page --- app/views/content/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teacher.md | 2 +- app/views/content/funding-and-support/if-youre-a-veteran.md | 2 +- .../content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md | 2 +- .../content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md | 2 +- .../teacher-training-application.md | 2 +- .../is-teaching-right-for-me/if-you-want-to-change-career.md | 2 +- .../qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md | 2 +- .../is-teaching-right-for-me/teacher-pay-and-benefits.md | 2 +- app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/_questions.html.erb | 2 +- .../train-to-be-a-teacher/assessment-only-route-to-qts.md | 2 +- .../content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-dont-have-a-degree.md | 2 +- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md | 2 +- .../content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md | 2 +- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 2 +- 14 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teacher.md b/app/views/content/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teacher.md index e7dd92f153..5ecb8b39fe 100644 --- a/app/views/content/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teacher.md +++ b/app/views/content/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-teacher.md @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ $q-sarah-geography-2$
  • get an explore teaching adviser who can answer all your questions about teaching and help you find classroom experience
  • discover if teaching is right for you
  • speak to a current teacher at one of our Get Into Teaching events
    • -
  • find a postgraduate teacher training course to help you get qualified teacher status (QTS)
    • +
  • find a postgraduate teacher training course to help you get qualified teacher status (QTS)
  • learn about the support given to early career teachers based on the early career framework
    • diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/if-youre-a-veteran.md b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/if-youre-a-veteran.md index 3e2b22447c..8ee51fc074 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/if-youre-a-veteran.md +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/if-youre-a-veteran.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ You may be eligible for a tax-free undergraduate bursary of £40,000 if you are * a veteran who has left full-time employment with the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy no more than 5 years before the start of the course * training to teach secondary biology, chemistry, computing, languages, maths or physics -* doing an undergraduate degree leading to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts) in England +* doing an undergraduate degree leading to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts) in England Doing an undergraduate degree leading to QTS means that you would be qualified to teach in England. diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md index 9c03a4466b..a3fe237ef5 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ keywords: There are some teacher training courses that come with a salary. -This means you will not have to pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts). This is what you need to teach in many primary, secondary and special schools in England. +This means you will not have to pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). This is what you need to teach in many primary, secondary and special schools in England. The main salaried courses include School Direct salaried, postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTA) and teacher training delivered by Teach First. diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md index f73b9b98ca..1a7684565e 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ Each scholarship body will have its own deadline for applications. You can find ## Undergraduate bursaries -You may be eligible for a [bursary of £9,000](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt-academic-year-2024-to-2025#undergraduate-bursary) if you do a secondary maths or physics course that leads to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts). +You may be eligible for a [bursary of £9,000](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt-academic-year-2024-to-2025#undergraduate-bursary) if you do a secondary maths or physics course that leads to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). You may also be eligible if you do an opt-in QTS course in secondary computing, languages, mathematics or physics. This is where you start a standard undergraduate degree but then opt-in to initial teacher training to get QTS. diff --git a/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md b/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md index f331d4c741..cfcf5c6031 100644 --- a/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md +++ b/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ You can get help with your application from our [teacher training advisers](/tea ## What course should I apply for? -Make sure you check which qualification you’ll get through your training course. Some will award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts), some a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce), and some both. +Make sure you check which qualification you’ll get through your training course. Some will award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), some a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce), and some both. While you do not need a PGCE to teach in England, you do need QTS to teach in many primary and secondary schools. diff --git a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/if-you-want-to-change-career.md b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/if-you-want-to-change-career.md index 56614b2868..6180bae038 100644 --- a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/if-you-want-to-change-career.md +++ b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/if-you-want-to-change-career.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ navigation_description: Use your experience to inspire students and bring your s A career change into teaching allows you to use the skills and expertise you’ve already developed to inspire young people. -You’ll need a degree and [qualified teacher status](/what-is-qts) (QTS) to work in the majority of schools in England including state maintained primary, secondary and special schools. There are different ways to get QTS. +You’ll need a degree and [qualified teacher status](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts) (QTS) to work in the majority of schools in England including state maintained primary, secondary and special schools. There are different ways to get QTS. [Now Teach](https://nowteach.org.uk/) is a service that specifically helps people get into teaching who are changing career. diff --git a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md index 23a1719d2b..aafd4f22fb 100644 --- a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md +++ b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in maintained primary, secondar You do not need QTS to [teach in further education](/is-teaching-right-for-me/become-a-further-education-teacher) or to [teach in early years](/is-teaching-right-for-me/become-an-early-years-teacher). -[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). ## What qualifications do you need to train? diff --git a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/teacher-pay-and-benefits.md b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/teacher-pay-and-benefits.md index ceb9ef65fb..29ee175a3e 100644 --- a/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/teacher-pay-and-benefits.md +++ b/app/views/content/is-teaching-right-for-me/teacher-pay-and-benefits.md @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Figures apply from 1 September 2023. ## Primary and secondary teacher salary -If you have [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts), you’ll start on at least £30,000 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England. +If you have [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), you’ll start on at least £30,000 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England. Your salary will be reviewed every year, with most teachers moving up the pay range annually. This will depend on your school’s performance management arrangements. diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/_questions.html.erb b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/_questions.html.erb index da12e68397..c29ac10ca7 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/_questions.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/_questions.html.erb @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Qualified teacher status (QTS) is what teachers need to teach in most primary and secondary schools in England.

    - Find out more about QTS + Find out more about QTS
    diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/assessment-only-route-to-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/assessment-only-route-to-qts.md index 1504ad447e..954616ae42 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/assessment-only-route-to-qts.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/assessment-only-route-to-qts.md @@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ keywords: - experienced --- -If you’ve worked as an unqualified teacher, you may be able to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts) through an assessment only programme. +If you’ve worked as an unqualified teacher, you may be able to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts) through an assessment only programme. If you already have QTS, find out how you can [return to teaching](https://teaching-vacancies.campaign.gov.uk/return-to-teaching/). diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-dont-have-a-degree.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-dont-have-a-degree.md index 2b881c87c3..c05a7b5085 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-dont-have-a-degree.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-dont-have-a-degree.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ You need a bachelor’s degree in any subject to train to teach in primary, seco For secondary teacher training, your provider will also want to make sure you have a good knowledge of the subject you’re applying to teach. -If you do not already have one, you can train to be a teacher as part of your bachelor’s degree and get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts). +If you do not already have one, you can train to be a teacher as part of your bachelor’s degree and get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). QTS is what you need to teach in maintained primary, secondary and special schools in England (schools funded by local authorities). diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md index 0907900697..8cb0cddf5a 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Getting QTS without PGCE may mean that: * your course fees are lower * you submit fewer assignments -[Find out more about QTS](/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about QTS](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). Talk to your teacher training provider to find out more about the courses available. diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md index fc485deb40..276326e96d 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ There are full-time and part-time teacher training courses available. ## What you’ll learn in initial teacher training -What you’ll learn will depend on your course and the qualifications it offers. Some teacher training courses award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/what-is-qts), while some award QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce). +What you’ll learn will depend on your course and the qualifications it offers. Some teacher training courses award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), while some award QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce). Initial teacher training helps you meet the [teachers’ standards](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards). You must meet the teachers’ standards to be awarded QTS. diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index 28f4d60da8..81c8757d69 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you de You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and special schools in England. You can get QTS through undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training. -[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). Many teacher training courses also offer you a postgraduate qualification such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. From 4170c52e89522d2ef0e8da8c54e76bc2fd5bf2a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 03/12] updating links to pgce page --- .../content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md | 2 +- .../teacher-training-application.md | 2 +- .../train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student.md | 2 +- .../content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md | 2 +- .../content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md | 2 +- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md | 4 ++-- config/redirects.yml | 2 +- 7 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md index a3fe237ef5..1aa1177b56 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Full-time salaried teacher training will usually last: Some courses can begin at other points in the year and there may be part-time courses available. -As well as QTS, you may also be able to work towards a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce), but you may have to pay an extra fee. +As well as QTS, you may also be able to work towards a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce), but you may have to pay an extra fee. [Find out more about what to expect during your teacher training](/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training). diff --git a/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md b/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md index cfcf5c6031..966e977d5d 100644 --- a/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md +++ b/app/views/content/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-application.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ You can get help with your application from our [teacher training advisers](/tea ## What course should I apply for? -Make sure you check which qualification you’ll get through your training course. Some will award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), some a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce), and some both. +Make sure you check which qualification you’ll get through your training course. Some will award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), some a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce), and some both. While you do not need a PGCE to teach in England, you do need QTS to teach in many primary and secondary schools. diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student.md index e205416757..bbb487f215 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student.md @@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ If you are not training to teach in these subjects, any support you get will dep ## Search and apply for teacher training courses -Your teacher training course must lead to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts). Some courses combine QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) or postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE)](/what-is-a-pgce). These are optional: you do not need a PGCE or PGDE to teach in England. +Your teacher training course must lead to [qualified teacher status (QTS)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts). Some courses combine QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) or postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce). These are optional: you do not need a PGCE or PGDE to teach in England. You can train in a school or in a university setting, and study full-time (over a year) or part-time (over 2 or more years). Teacher training courses can also be 'fee-paying' or 'salaried'. diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md index 8cb0cddf5a..6bd561968a 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/if-you-have-a-degree.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Getting a PGCE can help you: * earn up to 60 credits towards a master’s - you may want to do a master’s in education, for example, for your professional development * teach in other countries -[Find out more about PGCE](/what-is-a-pgce). +[Find out more about PGCE](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce). You can also do a teacher training course to just get a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) without QTS. diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md index 276326e96d..bf82c67e3d 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ There are full-time and part-time teacher training courses available. ## What you’ll learn in initial teacher training -What you’ll learn will depend on your course and the qualifications it offers. Some teacher training courses award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), while some award QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce). +What you’ll learn will depend on your course and the qualifications it offers. Some teacher training courses award [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts), while some award QTS with a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce). Initial teacher training helps you meet the [teachers’ standards](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards). You must meet the teachers’ standards to be awarded QTS. diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md index 0b06230b61..4d8e5213be 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ As a teacher with QTS: * you'll receive a package of [support for early career teachers](/support-for-early-career-teachers), including a reduced timetable * you'll be on the qualified teacher pay range and receive a higher salary than teachers without QTS -You can also get other academic awards through teacher training such as a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce) or Bachelor of Education (BEd). +You can also get other academic awards through teacher training such as a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce) or Bachelor of Education (BEd). But if your course does not lead to QTS, you will not be a qualified teacher. @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ You can get QTS through undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training. You can apply for either a primary or secondary teacher training course awarding QTS. [Find out more about deciding who to teach](/is-teaching-right-for-me/who-do-you-want-to-teach). -You can also get a postgraduate qualification through teacher training such as a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/what-is-a-pgce). +You can also get a postgraduate qualification through teacher training such as a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce). Some courses just offer a PGCE without QTS, but this means you may not be fully qualified to teach in your chosen school or entitled to the same benefits. diff --git a/config/redirects.yml b/config/redirects.yml index 8da0fe2022..239af06e33 100644 --- a/config/redirects.yml +++ b/config/redirects.yml @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ redirects: "/explore-my-options/training-to-teach-secondary-subjects/training-to-teach-physical-education-pe": "/steps-to-become-a-teacher" "/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/arranging-your-teacher-training-references": "/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training/teacher-training-references" "/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/school-led-training/school-direct-salaried": "/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training" - "/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/pgce": "/what-is-a-pgce" + "/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/pgce": "/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce" "/how-to-become-a-teacher": "/steps-to-become-a-teacher" "/explore-my-options/postgraduate-teacher-training-courses/teacher-training-courses": "/steps-to-become-a-teacher" "/explore-my-options": "/steps-to-become-a-teacher" From 8a65fa0909b7f21af0ad42bd8213908a4cbab8ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:04:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 04/12] adding redirects --- config/redirects.yml | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/config/redirects.yml b/config/redirects.yml index 239af06e33..4368dac2a6 100644 --- a/config/redirects.yml +++ b/config/redirects.yml @@ -322,6 +322,8 @@ redirects: "/become-a-further-education-teacher": "/is-teaching-right-for-me/become-a-further-education-teacher" "/early-years-teaching-training": "/is-teaching-right-for-me/become-an-early-years-teacher" "/teach-disabled-pupils-and-pupils-with-special-educational-needs": "/is-teaching-right-for-me/teach-disabled-pupils-and-pupils-with-special-educational-needs" + "/what-is-a-pgce": "/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce" + "/what-is-qts": "/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts" # Wildcards "/life-as-a-teacher(*page)": "/blog" From 8a4f93a185aa1db1e4b762d201264c75c1a57526 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:18:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 05/12] adding pages to the navigation --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 4 ++++ app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md | 4 ++++ 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index 81c8757d69..3aacaaa20b 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- title: "What is a PGCE course?" heading: "What is a PGCE course?" +subcategory: Qualifications you can get description: |- A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) is an academic qualification. Find out how to do a PGCE course through teacher training. related_content: @@ -10,6 +11,9 @@ related_content: date: "2021-11-01" image: "static/content/hero-images/0015.jpg" backlink: "../../" +navigation: 20.55 +navigation_title: What is a PGCE +navigation_description: Find out what a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) is and if you need one. external_content: - content/train-to-be-a-teacher/promos/find-your-course-pgce promo_content: diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md index 4d8e5213be..5c8b9bd85f 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- title: "Qualified teacher status (QTS)" heading: "What is qualified teacher status (QTS)?" +subcategory: Qualifications you can get description: |- Qualified teacher status (QTS) is what you need to teach in maintained primary, secondary and special schools in England. Find out how to get QTS. date: "2021-11-01" @@ -13,6 +14,9 @@ related_content: What will your teacher training be like?: "/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training" promo_content: - content/train-to-be-a-teacher/promos/mailing-list-promo-qts +navigation: 20.50 +navigation_title: What is qualified teacher status +navigation_description: Find out what qualified teacher status is and how to achieve it through teacher training. inset_text: international-content: text: If you qualified as a teacher outside the UK, you can teach in England for up to 4 years without QTS. However, having QTS may improve your chances of getting a teaching job in England. From fe4e718dd666d615958df28788b68f7badfa53cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:48:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 06/12] updating bursaries link to QTS page --- .../scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb index 253970e954..9b3ccf3590 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -

    You may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship if your teacher training course leads to <%= link_to("qualified teacher status (QTS)", page_path("what-is-qts")) %>. These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.

    +

    You may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship if your teacher training course leads to <%= link_to("qualified teacher status (QTS)", page_path("/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts")) %>. These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.

    Your bursary or scholarship will be paid in a minimum of 10 equal monthly instalments over the duration of your course by your teacher training provider.

    From 1e8fb0dcd52675e2176234cb388fc962fc4e43fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:02:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/12] removing extra forward slash --- .../scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb index 9b3ccf3590..7788b8c411 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries/_funding-widget.html.erb @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -

    You may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship if your teacher training course leads to <%= link_to("qualified teacher status (QTS)", page_path("/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts")) %>. These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.

    +

    You may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship if your teacher training course leads to <%= link_to("qualified teacher status (QTS)", page_path("train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts")) %>. These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.

    Your bursary or scholarship will be paid in a minimum of 10 equal monthly instalments over the duration of your course by your teacher training provider.

    From 407e32689d608f435ea462656e621ed55da21185 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:15:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 08/12] removing typo --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index 3aacaaa20b..181a35585e 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you de You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and special schools in England. You can get QTS through undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training. -[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). Many teacher training courses also offer you a postgraduate qualification such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. From 6d36dcf36f5b9ab901852c55f0af1dbf1288e2ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:27:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 09/12] adding missing forward slash --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index 181a35585e..108c8c0be9 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you de You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and special schools in England. You can get QTS through undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training. -[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). +[Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). Many teacher training courses also offer you a postgraduate qualification such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. From e2cb49b24365517a67ee866592f3e7d634e836a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:57:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 10/12] navigation wording tweaks based on feedback --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 4 ++-- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index 108c8c0be9..c19a4257db 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ date: "2021-11-01" image: "static/content/hero-images/0015.jpg" backlink: "../../" navigation: 20.55 -navigation_title: What is a PGCE -navigation_description: Find out what a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) is and if you need one. +navigation_title: Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) +navigation_description: A PGCE can help develop your teaching skills and knowledge. You will also need English qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in maintained schools in England. external_content: - content/train-to-be-a-teacher/promos/find-your-course-pgce promo_content: diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md index 5c8b9bd85f..339370b948 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md @@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ related_content: promo_content: - content/train-to-be-a-teacher/promos/mailing-list-promo-qts navigation: 20.50 -navigation_title: What is qualified teacher status -navigation_description: Find out what qualified teacher status is and how to achieve it through teacher training. +navigation_title: Qualified teacher status (QTS) +navigation_description: You need English qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in maintained schools in England. Find out how to get QTS through teacher training. inset_text: international-content: text: If you qualified as a teacher outside the UK, you can teach in England for up to 4 years without QTS. However, having QTS may improve your chances of getting a teaching job in England. From e60fca611dc021a86b35d9bc5ed16570ebc147b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:03:04 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 11/12] tweaks based on feedback --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 2 +- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index c19a4257db..d1ca4fc0ea 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ image: "static/content/hero-images/0015.jpg" backlink: "../../" navigation: 20.55 navigation_title: Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) -navigation_description: A PGCE can help develop your teaching skills and knowledge. You will also need English qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in maintained schools in England. +navigation_description: Having a PGCE as well as qualified teacher status (QTS) can help you develop your teaching skills and knowledge. external_content: - content/train-to-be-a-teacher/promos/find-your-course-pgce promo_content: diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md index 339370b948..8bf3f73160 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ As a teacher with QTS: * you'll receive a package of [support for early career teachers](/support-for-early-career-teachers), including a reduced timetable * you'll be on the qualified teacher pay range and receive a higher salary than teachers without QTS -You can also get other academic awards through teacher training such as a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce) or Bachelor of Education (BEd). +You can also get other academic awards through teacher training such as a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) or Bachelor of Education (BEd). But if your course does not lead to QTS, you will not be a qualified teacher. From 206efba15f265921c3832e75cbb239213f9df3a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Phil Spray <117646221+philspray@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:35:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 12/12] changing PGCE page template --- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md index d1ca4fc0ea..dbbba9a0a2 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md @@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ related_content: What will your teacher training year be like? : "/train-to-be-a-teacher/initial-teacher-training" What to expect on a university-based PGCE course : "/blog/what-to-expect-on-your-teacher-training" date: "2021-11-01" -image: "static/content/hero-images/0015.jpg" backlink: "../../" navigation: 20.55 navigation_title: Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)