Early Years SBT 3 – School 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). Moreover, their understanding of the educational continuum of expectations, curricula, and teaching in Key Stages 1 will be enhanced through engaging with a school placement.
During SBT3 no trainee will be required to perform more than 90% of the duties normally required of a full time early years teacher.
SBT3 is 22nd April – 3rd May 2024:
22nd -26th April 2024: 5 days in a Reception class
29th April – 3rd May: 3 days Reception class; KS1 x 1 day and KS2 x 1 day
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) |
Friday 19th April | TBC | Online via Teams link |
Key or Relevant Documents and Handbooks
| Title | Link | Description |
| EYITT SBT3 Handbook | EYITT SBT3 Handbook.pdf | Information specific to the EYITT SBT3 |
| EYITT Trainee 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-programme 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 SBT3 – EYITT – EYA – Not yet available | Report on trainees’ progress | Mentor (supported by University Tutor) | 10th May 2024 |
| 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 |