Primary teaching practice

Pre and Primary Teacher Training Course

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Course overview

Pre and Primary Teacher Training develops practical classroom knowledge for educators working with children across the preschool and primary years, including planning, literacy, numeracy, classroom management, assessment and inclusive teaching.

Teaching younger learners requires clear routines, strong relationships and an understanding of how children build foundational knowledge. The programme helps learners connect curriculum goals with active, age-appropriate classroom practice.

Who it is for

Who should consider this course?

  • Aspiring pre-primary and primary teachers
  • Teaching assistants progressing into broader classroom roles
  • Early years educators moving towards primary teaching
  • Teachers seeking a structured refresher in foundational pedagogy
Learning outcomes

What you will learn

  • Plan age-appropriate lessons and learning sequences
  • Support early literacy, language and numeracy development
  • Use positive classroom-management strategies
  • Differentiate learning for varied readiness and support needs
  • Use observation and assessment to guide next steps
Curriculum

What the programme covers

The exact depth and assessment load vary by course level. The curriculum below shows the core areas covered in this pathway.

01

Child development across the preschool and primary years

02

Curriculum planning and lesson design

03

Language, literacy and communication

04

Early mathematics and problem solving

05

Classroom routines and positive behaviour support

06

Inclusive and differentiated teaching

07

Assessment for learning

08

Professional communication and reflective practice

How online study works

The online format allows flexible study supported by structured modules, practical examples and assessment activities.

Assessment

  • Module-based MCQs
  • Lesson-planning and classroom application tasks
  • Assignments or projects for higher-level pathways

Course Support

Academic support is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Learners may also send questions by email or WhatsApp outside those hours, and the support team will respond as soon as possible. Each learner is assigned a tutor who can clarify course content, answer programme questions and provide guidance during study.

Certification

Certification is issued according to the selected London College of Teachers pathway and level.

Career relevance

How this course may support your professional development

The programme can strengthen professional knowledge for preschool and primary education roles, but does not substitute for a regulated teaching licence or degree where one is required.

Important: Professional-development courses should not be assumed to replace a degree, teacher licence, regulated qualification, visa requirement or employer-specific credential where one is required.
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