PGCE Primary Teacher Training

Congratulations on confirming your place to study your PGCE with Leeds Trinity University. We hope you're excited to launch your career in the classroom.

On this page, you’ll find the relevant documents and preparation exercises you need to complete prior to the start of your course in September. You’ll also find key dates and useful contact information.

We're looking forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey to becoming an outstanding teacher.

PGCE Primary key dates

Your programme handbook will be available in Moodle once you have registered, but you can see course start dates, semester breaks and more on the PGCE Primary key dates page.

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Records team on 0113 283 7120 or records@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Your timetable

You can access timetable information on the myLTU app under the ‘PGCE Timetabling’ tile once you've registered.

Please be aware that all timetables are subject to change as the year progresses and sessions are adapted to meet the emerging needs of the cohort.

Introduction to your PGCE

The booklet below includes key information about your course and will signpost you to useful contacts and resources you may find helpful while preparing for September.

Preparation for the PGCE

Download the preparation documents below to gain an overview of the curriculum and complete tasks ahead of your start date in September. These documents will also be uploaded to Moodle.

You can also use the Books for Topics website to begin to build your knowledge of children’s literature for your chosen age phase.

Level 7 pre-programme material

Download the document below to prepare for the research-led literacy strand of the programme:

Contact us

If you have any questions or need some help, please email Alison Griffiths, Deputy Head of School of Primary Education - a.griffiths@leedstrinity.ac.uk