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Primary teaching

In Scotland, the age range of children in Primary education is 3 - 12 years.

Primary teachers teach a range of curricular areas including; literacy, numeracy, religious and moral education.

To gain registration as a primary teacher you will need to study for one of the following qualifications:

1. A four year undergraduate programme such as the Bachelor of Education or combined degrees
2. A one-year Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) which is completed after your initial degree
3. A part-time course, usually done in partnership with certain local authorities

In Scotland initial teacher education programmes for primary education comprise of:

• Professional studies
• Subject/curriculum studies relating to teaching all primary subject areas across all stages of the primary age range (3 to 12 years)
• Teaching practice during which all primary subject areas are taught. Important: this practice is spread across all stages of the primary age range.