Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Who is SKE for?
If you want to teach a subject but you are not sure if your subject knowledge is up to scratch, we can point you in the direction of a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. This could be because your degree wasn't in your chosen subject, but it was closely related, or you have an A level in the subject. An SKE course will allow you to build up or refresh your existing knowledge. EAST SCITT may identify SKE as a need, and therefore may make it a condition to any offer made to you in respect to acceptance on to one of our programmes.
Eligible Subjects
SKE courses are available in the following subjects:
- Maths (including Primary Maths)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computing
- Modern Foreign Languages
- English
- Design and Technology
- Religious Education.
Please note, bursary funding for SKE programmes is subject to application and only available in circumstances where acceptance on to a teacher training programme is conditional on you undertaking a SKE programme.
How SKE programmes are provided
SKE courses can vary in terms of duration, from an 8 week refresher or booster programme through to a 28 week programme, and can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. All SKE programmes must be completed before qualified teacher status can be awarded.
SKE courses can be:
- Completed before or alongside ITT courses
- Offered online, through distance learning, face-to-face or a mixture of these approaches.
Who we recommend
Speak to us and we can recommend you SKE providers which can be completed online. meaning your learning will take place at home and you can fit your studies in with your personal and professional commitments.
If you would like to learn more about SKE please click on the link below:
You can only register for a SKE course once you have accepted a place on a teacher training course programme.