School Choice

Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses (SKEs)

SKE courses are intended to boost teacher trainees' subject knowledge prior to teacher training to enabling successful progression to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE. These free courses are particularly useful for those whose academic background omits aspects of their chosen specialist subject at a level necessary for teaching it in secondary schools. To be eligible to apply for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course you must first have accepted an offer of a School Choice/School Connect or PGCE place. If you would benefit from following an SKE course this will be highlighted during your University stage interview and you may be offered a place conditional on successfully completing a course before beginning your teacher training course.

SKE Courses available locally

SKE courses of varying lengths are available at both our partner universities in a range of subject specialisms; Maths, English, Modern Languages, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Classics. They are designed to be completed in the academic year before you begin your teacher training.

University of Sussex http://www.sussex.ac.uk/education/ite/ske

University of Brighton https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/subject-knowledge-enhancement-for-teacher-training.aspx

SKE Funding

The SKE courses are free as they are funded by the DfE. Candidates attending will receive a tax free bursary of £200 per week whilst on the course.

General SKE information

For general SKE information and other subjects offered nationally visit https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/subject-knowledge-enhancement-ske-courses\http://sta.education.gov.uk/