Early Years SBT 2 – Alternative Age Range Placement
Introduction
During the course of their training, trainee teachers need to be prepared to teach across the 0 to 5 age range (the EYFS). To ensure all trainees are experienced across the age range, they engage in a placement working within an alternative age.
During SBT2 no trainee will be required to perform more than 90% of the duties normally required of a full-time early years teacher.
The placement will be organised by the School of Education Partnership Office. The placement is 13th – 24th November 2023.
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.
| Description | Date | Time | Location |
|
Mentor Training – Introduction to the EYITT course and placement expectations The EYITT assessment process Use of the e-Portfolio (PebblePad) |
Wednesday 1st November | 4:30 – 6pm | Online via Teams link |
Key or Relevant Documents and Handbooks
| Title | Link | Description |
| Course Handbook | EYITT Trainee Handbook | Information specific to the EYITT course available as a full single document |
| EYITT PiE Handbook | EYITT Partnership in Education (PiE) Handbook Elements | SCHOOL-BASED TRAINING (brighton.ac.uk) | The University of Brighton cross-course handbook |
Assessment and Planning Forms
| Form | Description | To be completed by | Frequency or date to return form to the University |
| Record of Mentor Meeting Form – EYITT – EYH.docx | Identification of trainee development needs and target setting. | Trainee prior to and during mentor meetings | Weekly |
| Mentor Meeting (EYH) Checklist – EYITT.docx | Suggestions for consideration and discussion during Step 3 of mentor meeting | To be used by trainee and mentor | Weekly |
| Progress Review SBT2 – EYITT – EYA – Not yet available | Report on trainees’ progress | Mentor (supported by University Tutor) | 1st December 2023 |
| Need for Enhanced Support – EYITT – EYD.docx | Targets for Enhanced Support Process | Mentor / University staff | If necessary |
| Early Years Learning Plan.docx | A UoB provided format for planning sessions. This format covers core elements of planning. | Trainee | To use when planning for a progress review or if there is a need to revert to more detailed planning |