There are 6 main elements to the course: orientation day (held in July); induction; structured mentoring; core subjects; other curriculum subjects; broad professional studies and the foundation curriculum; trainees are based in 1 specific school for the whole course, with a 6-week placement in the alternative key stage during the Spring term; placements in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 3 are also provided during the year.Successful completion of this course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), subject to satisfactory performance in skills tests.