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 spend a period of time working within an alternative age setting.
During SBT2 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.
The Alternative Age Range Setting will be organised by the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences Partnership Office and will take place 11th – 22nd November 2024.
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 6th November | 12:30 – 1.30pm | 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 |
| SBT Handbook | EYITT SBT2 Handbook | Information relating to the alternative age range SBT2 |
| PiE Handbook | 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 |
| Progress Report – EYITT SBT2 form | Report on trainees’ progress | Mentor (supported by University Tutor) | TBC |
| Need for Enhanced Support – EYITT | 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 |
| Early Years Learning Plan – Example 2 | Example of a completed Early Years Learning Plan. |