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Self-funded SKE routes
Pick your chosen Tes Institute self-funded SKE route below
Course description
If you would like to develop your subject knowledge and confidence but are not eligible for a DfE-funded SKE place, you can apply for one of our self-funded SKE courses. These are available in three different route options, depending on which subject you choose and whether you require tutor support. For funded SKE courses, please see our Subject Knowledge Enhancement course.
Our self-funded SKE courses will help you to:
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Gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject
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Identify key concepts within your subject
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Acquire the skills to design, present and evaluate pupil-centred lessons
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Improve your critical analysis, reflection and evaluation skills
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Discover ideas and activities that you can use in the classroom from your own learning journey
Self-funded route A
Route A is available in 11 subjects including biology, chemistry, computing, English, French, geography, German, maths, primary maths, physics and Spanish.
You'll have full pathway tutor support and will begin with an initial audit for gap analysis to identify where you need to improve.
Regular checkpoint reports will be sent to you and your provider to outline progress, review work and suggest areas for improvement. At the end of the course, both you and your provider will receive a final detailed report.
This eight-week route A course costs £1,600 plus VAT (as applicable). Longer courses are available for an additional fee, please enquire for more details.
Self-funded route B
Route B is currently only available in English - with the option to focus on language, literacy, or combined - and Geography - with the option to focus on physical, human, or combined.
Partial pathway tutor support is available from a subject specialist, who will support your development as you complete learning sessions.
This eight-week route B course costs £800 plus VAT (as applicable).
Self-funded route C
Route C is currently only available in English - with the option to focus on language, literacy, or combined - Geography - with the option to focus on physical, human, or combined - and primary maths.
No pathway tutor support is given on this route however, our programme director will still monitor your progress and you'll build a portfolio of evidence made up of session tasks, self-assessment and a progress audit.
This eight-week route C course costs £600 plus VAT (as applcable).
Start your SKE route C by selecting your modules below.
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Route C: English - language
8 weeks self-funded
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Route C: English - literacy
8 weeks self-funded
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Route C: English - combined
8 weeks self-funded
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Route C: Geography - physical
8 weeks self-funded
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Route C: Geography - human
8 weeks self-funded
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Route C: Geography - combined
8 weeks self-funded
Need advice?
If you're unsure which SKE course is right for you please contact us.