With QTS, this programme is a unique route into teaching and is based on a strong partnership between a group of schools and the university college; the aim of this course is to acquire the knowledge, understanding, teaching skills and professional attitude in order to become an effective, reflective teacher of 3 to 8 year olds; a key feature of the programme is the reduction in the traditional university college based teaching input, with student teachers spending 2 - 3 days a week in school, with modules being delivered by teachers; this challenging but rewarding course ideally suits those with experience of, and a commitment to, working in early years.