Education Studies - Primary

Thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This Certificate of Higher Education will give you a strong foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. You do not need to be volunteering or employed in a primary school to study this qualification. However, if you're not working in a school regularly, you are advised to negotiate opportunities to spend some time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12, which can be on a voluntary basis, in order to observe teaching and learning and gain experience in a practice environment. We suggest spending between five and 10 days in school while studying Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103). If you cannot spend time in practice settings, qualification materials provide examples of children’s learning across a range of phases and contexts. It is your responsibility – not the OU’s – to ensure that you obtain the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent for the setting and country in which you’re working or volunteering. You should contact the relevant agency in your country for more information if you are in any doubt about your eligibility or to find out more.