From 03aeddd0188d683d24351c6a3d0705f24c17dce2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:30:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] updating PGCE page with SEO terms --- .../train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 18 +++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 7 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 50e9a590bf..39c4e3fb4a 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 @@ -37,9 +37,11 @@ expander: link_url: /non-uk-teachers/non-uk-qualifications --- -A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) is an academic qualification. You can get this through teacher training. +After gaining a degree, you may want to go on to complete a postgraducate certificate (PG certificate) or diploma (PG diploma). -You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you develop your teaching skills and knowledge. +You can get a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) through teacher training. + +You do not need a PGCE to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you develop your teaching skills and knowledge. ## The qualifications you need to teach in England @@ -47,7 +49,7 @@ You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and [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. +Many teacher training courses also offer you a postgraduate certificate, such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. ## Teacher training courses @@ -59,11 +61,11 @@ You can do a teacher training course that leads to: Getting a PGCE without QTS means you will not be qualified to teach in most primary, secondary and special schools in England, although some schools will employ teachers without QTS. -If you get a PGCE without QTS you will also not be entitled to the same benefits during your training and career as QTS with PGCE. For example, better pay and support when you start teaching. +If you get a PGCE without QTS you will not be entitled to the same benefits during your training and career as QTS with PGCE. For example, better pay and support when you start teaching. ## Benefits of having QTS with PGCE -A PGCE can give you a better understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory. +PGCE can give you a better understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory. It can also be beneficial if you want to teach in other countries because it’s an internationally recognised academic qualification. However, you should always check the local requirements of the country you’re looking to teach in. @@ -73,13 +75,13 @@ You may want to do a master’s in education, for example, for your professional ## Types of PGCE courses -You can get QTS with a PGCE in primary or secondary education. Your course will involve both school placements and academic theory. +You can get QTS with a PGCE in primary education or secondary education. Your course will involve both school placements and academic theory. You can do this through a school-led, university-led, or an apprenticeship teacher training programme. You can do a full or part-time PGCE course. -As part of selecting your course, you will need to decide if you want to train to teach at a primary or secondary level. [Learn about the different age groups you could teach](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/age-groups-you-could-teach). +As part of selecting your course, you'll need to decide if you want to train to teach at a primary or secondary level. [Learn about the different age groups you could teach](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/age-groups-you-could-teach). You can also do a PGCE without QTS in [further education](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/further-education-teachers). @@ -101,4 +103,6 @@ A PGDE in England is very similar to a PGCE, the difference being the number of PGCE courses can contain up to 60 credits at master’s degree level, and PGDE courses can contain up to 120. This usually means that doing a PGDE will include more assignments. +As with PGCEs, you can do a PGDE in primary education or secondary education. + More teacher training providers offer a PGCE than a PGDE. From 4995efc5aea6bbef399e619cb96ba9597004415b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:41:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] adding a PGCE link to the quals page --- .../train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md | 2 ++ app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md index 2ac992c9f4..e819bd5bb7 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md @@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ You need [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts) to You do not need QTS to [teach in further education](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/further-education-teachers) or to [teach in early years](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/early-years-teachers). +You do not need a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce) to be a qualified teacher in England. + ## What qualifications do you need to train? To train to teach in primary and secondary schools in England, you’ll need: 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 39c4e3fb4a..413724944b 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 @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ expander: link_url: /non-uk-teachers/non-uk-qualifications --- -After gaining a degree, you may want to go on to complete a postgraducate certificate (PG certificate) or diploma (PG diploma). +After gaining a degree, you may want to go on to complete a postgraduate certificate (PG certificate) or diploma (PG diploma). You can get a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) through teacher training. @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and [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 certificate, such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. +Many teacher training courses also offer a postgraduate certificate, such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. ## Teacher training courses From 24e55294e2fece552b6a83759522ae5d7e5405b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:26:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Missed an 'A' off --- 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 413724944b..79033c80b7 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 @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ If you get a PGCE without QTS you will not be entitled to the same benefits duri ## Benefits of having QTS with PGCE -PGCE can give you a better understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory. +A PGCE can give you a better understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory. It can also be beneficial if you want to teach in other countries because it’s an internationally recognised academic qualification. However, you should always check the local requirements of the country you’re looking to teach in. From 70c986e991fd8d97e5917b0fee61b0b73873316b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:13:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] updating keywords Co-authored-by: Gemma Dallman <87642394+gemmadallmandfe@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md | 2 +- app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md index e819bd5bb7..af772f014b 100644 --- a/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md +++ b/app/views/content/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ You need [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts) to You do not need QTS to [teach in further education](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/further-education-teachers) or to [teach in early years](/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/early-years-teachers). -You do not need a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce) to be a qualified teacher in England. +You do not need a [postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-a-pgce) to be a qualified teacher in England, but it can help you develop your teaching skills and knowledge. ## What qualifications do you need to train? 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 79033c80b7..2d85e4a2cd 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 @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ expander: link_url: /non-uk-teachers/non-uk-qualifications --- -After gaining a degree, you may want to go on to complete a postgraduate certificate (PG certificate) or diploma (PG diploma). +If you have a degree and are interested in gaining a qualification in education, you may want to do a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). You can get a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) through teacher training. @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ You need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in most primary, secondary and [Find out more about qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). -Many teacher training courses also offer a postgraduate certificate, such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. +Many teacher training courses also offer a postgraduate qualification, such as a PGCE, but you do not need one to teach. ## Teacher training courses