Thank you for confirming your place to study your PGCE at Leeds Trinity University. We hope you are excited to launch your career in the classroom.

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

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

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 (each one is a Microsoft Word document), and have a look at the expectations of the minimum understanding of the curriculum and complete the 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:

Your timetable

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

Need some help? Please contact Alison Griffiths via email at a.griffiths@leedstrinity.ac.uk

PGCE Primary key dates

Your programme handbook will be available to you 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 get in touch with our admissions team on 0113 283 7123 or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.