PGCE Primary Pre-course & Induction Information Page

Some sections of the page have been updated, please do check back regularly for more updates.

Congratulations on your successful application for the Primary PGCE course with the University of Roehampton for 2025 - 2026.

Our primary-age teacher training programmes have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for overall effectiveness, quality of education and training, and leadership and management. Read more here.

The information below is relevant to students on the PGCE Core (uni-led), Lead Partner (school-based), and Apprenticeship routes. Please make sure you read the sections that apply to your chosen route.

Sections include: 

  1. Preparing for your PGCE
  2. Taster and Open Day Events
  3. Enrolment Day 
  4. Induction Day 
  5. Videos to watch 

We look forward to welcoming you in September to begin your teacher training.

Ofsted Outstanding Provider

Preparing for your PGCE course

Meeting Conditions for Your Offer

Ensure you have completed all conditions of your offer, including:

  • Certificate checks
  • Submission of the Declaration of Health (DOH) form
  • Submission of the Suitability Declaration (SDF) form

Completion of these conditions is essential to enrol on time and access learning materials. You must also have your Enhanced DBS check completed before attending school.

DBS Guidance documents - PGCE Core and PGCE Lead Partner

Observation Week (PGCE Core Students Only)

You are required to complete a week of focused observation in a school from Monday 15th – Friday 19th September. This counts toward your required school days. Use the letter provided to contact schools and follow the guidance within:

PGCE core students: Letters to schools.


For further details about the programme, including structure, entry requirements, and career opportunities, visit the official PGCE Primary Course Page.

For any questions regarding PGCE Primary (Core/Lead Partner/Apprenticeship routes), please contact:
Steph Laird, PGCE Primary Convener

Taster and Open Day Events

We encourage you to attend our Open Day events on campus, where you can meet fellow student teachers, tutors, and learn more about the programme and how to prepare. See all upcoming PGCE Open Day events here.

For offer holders, we held a Taster Day on 3 July 2025. You can view and download the presentation materials here:

An Introduction to Professional Studies Taster Day Presentation 2025 

- Lead partner and Apprentice Introduction Taster Day Presentation 2025

- PGCE Core Introduction Taster Day Presentation 2025

- English Taster Day Presentation 2025

- Mathematics Taster Day Presentation 2025

- Science Taster Day Presentation 2025

Enrolment Day

Date: Thursday 28th August 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: University Library (Building 3 on campus map)

Before attending, complete the online enrolment information (to be sent to you closer to the start date) once all conditions have been met. Bring the following documents:

  • Photo ID (passport or driver’s license)
  • Original exam certificates (degree and GCSE/equivalent in English, maths, and science)
  • DBS certificate or evidence of being on the update service

Induction Day

Please bring photographic ID (passport or driving license) to induction to collect your student ID card. Lead Partner students should also bring their DBS certificate.

Route Induction Date Time Location

PGCE Primary Core

Monday 1st Sept 2025 9:00 - 16:30 Portrait Room, Grove House

PGCE Primary Lead Partner

Thursday 4th Sept 2025

9:00 - 16:30 Jebb Auditorium

PGCE Primary Lead Partner

Thursday 4th Sept 2025

9:00 - 16:30 Jebb Auditorium

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