Early Years SBT 3 – School Setting
Introduction:
During the course of their training, trainee teachers need to be prepared to teach across the 0 to 5 age range (the EYFS). Moreover, their understanding of the educational continuum of expectations, curricula, and teaching in Key Stages 1 will be enhanced through engaging with experiences of teaching within a school.
During SBT3 no trainee will be required to perform more than 90% of the duties normally required of a full time early years teacher. Therefore it is expected they receive a percentage of their working week as non-contact time.
SBT3 is 20th – 31st January 2025
20th – 24th January: 5 days in a Reception class
27th – 31st January: 3 days Reception class; KS1 x 1 day and KS2 x 1 day
At the University of Brighton your mental health and wellbeing is always our priority.
Support for trainees can be found at Wellbeing (brighton.ac.uk) and in the Partnership in Education (PiE) handbook.
Support for anyone in Early Years settings can be found at Early years practitioner wellbeing support – Help for early years providers – GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
Contents
Course Contacts
The main contacts are:
Holly Kilvington – Course Leader – H.Underwood@brighton.ac.uk
Michaela Borland – lead mentor – M.Borland@brighton.ac.uk
General enquiries should be sent to the course administrator Madi Barker – eyitt@brighton.ac.uk
Mentor Training and Development
Training Sessions
Mentor training occurs before the placement begins. It is mandatory that all mentors engage in training.
| Description | Date | Time | Location |
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Mentor Training – Introduction to the EYITT course and placement expectations The EYITT assessment process Use of the e-Portfolio (PebblePad) |
Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 16:00-17:00 | Online via Teams link HERE |
Key or Relevant Documents and Handbooks
| Title | Link | Description |
| EYITT SBT3 Handbook | Available from December 2024 | Information specific to the EYITT SBT3 |
| EYITT Trainee Handbook | EYITT Trainee Handbook | Information specific to the EYITT course available as a full single document |
| PiE Handbook | Partnership in Education (PiE) Handbook Elements | SCHOOL-BASED TRAINING (brighton.ac.uk) | The University of Brighton cross-programme handbook |
Assessment and Planning Forms
| Form | Description | To be completed by | Frequency or date to return form to the University |
| Progress Review SBT3 – EYITT | Report on trainees’ progress | Mentor (supported by University Tutor) | 10th February 2025 |
| Need for Enhanced Support | Targets for Enhanced Support Process | Mentor / University staff | If necessary |
| Observing Teaching SBT3 – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing a teacher leading a learning activity | Trainee |
N/A Can be used as evidence for TS(EY)3 |
| Reflective Task – Maths – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing and reflecting on the teaching of maths | Trainee | Upload to e-Portfolio (PebblePad) by 3rd February 2025 |
| Reflective Task – Phonics – EYITT | Proforma for trainees to use when observing and reflecting on the teaching of phonics | Trainee | Upload to e-Portfolio (PebblePad) by 3rd February 2025 |