Whether your dream is to teach or support children, you’ll gain lots of real-world skills and experience learning with our nursery, forest school practitioners and a wide range of placements. Apply to Education to train as a teacher or specialise in early years, mental health support or sustainable education. 

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Education, Children and Teaching courses open for applications

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Full-time
L590
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Education FdA
Full-time, long
X304
 Ashton Sixth Form College
Education Studies BA (Hons)
Full-time
X300
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)
Full-time
X112
 Stoke-on-Trent campus

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