Early Years and Education by Colchester Institute

2014-2015 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study

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Early Years

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The information in this prospectus relates to the services and courses offered by Colchester Institute and primarily to the academic year 2014 - 2015. Colchester Institute has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the contents of this prospectus are as accurate as possible at the time of print, but can accept no responsibility for omissions, errors or subsequent changes. The prospectus is for guidance only and does not form any part of any contract. All reasonable efforts will be made to deliver the courses as described, but we may have to modify or withdraw a particular course depending on customer demand and other factors. If there is any disruption to courses or programmes, through events outside our control, we will do all we reasonably can to minimise the inconvenience to students, but cannot be held responsible for any consequent loss.

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Early Years and Education Courses Welcome

Foundation Degree in Early Years

Open Events

BA (Hons) in Early Years

Five Reasons to Choose Colchester Institute

BA (Hons) in Early Years Part-time

About Early Years and Education

Getting to Know… Our Staff

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Part-time

Getting to Know… Our Students

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Full-time

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Part-time

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Full-time

Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and ESOL)

Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Numeracy)

Early Years and Education Courses

10-18

What’s Next?

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Our Courses

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At Colchester Institute we aim to provide all students with a high quality industry related learning experience. The College is very proud of its well established partnership with the University of Essex. The partnership means that while our students enjoy the highly vocational relevance of our programmes, many will also emerge with a qualification, in most cases a degree, awarded by the University of Essex. We also offer Edexcel HNC and HND programmes in a range of areas. There are few colleges that offer students fine dining, the chance to have their hair done and nails pampered, browse the on-site art gallery and see some fantastic music concerts all on one campus. The Colne Bistro and Balkerne Restaurant, our fantastic award winning restaurants, are open five days a week and offer delicious, five star meals. We also have three campus refectories and a Starbucks.

The College provides a free gym and students on an Essex degree programme are also entitled to student rate membership of the University of Essex Sports Centre for recreational use. For those interested in art, the Hay Gallery at Colchester Institute and The Minories, located in the town centre, both display work by students and visiting artists. The Swinburne Hall hosts an exciting programme of live professional and student performances throughout the year. Colchester Institute is set within Britain’s oldest recorded town, a town that exudes history, modern culture and creativity. The thriving university town boasts a population of 160,000 and demonstrates a dynamic and exciting urban lifestyle. Colchester combines tranquillity and peace with the bustle and animation that goes with contemporary living. Studying at Colchester Institute means being only a ten minute walk away from the town centre. The town offers an abundance of shopping facilities, bars, clubs and restaurants. Colchester Institute offers higher education programmes in: • Art and Design • Business and Management • Computing • Construction • Counselling, Health and Sport • Early Years and Education • Engineering • Hospitality • Music and Performing Arts

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Alternatively, general College Open Events are listed below. At this time tutors from all areas of the College, along with support staff, will be available to discuss all levels of programmes, including further and higher education.

Come and see the College for yourself and find out more about our courses and facilities at a forthcoming Degree Open Event. Programme tutors will be available to talk to you about your course and career opportunities. You will also be able to get information on finance and student services. Go to www.colchester.ac.uk for full details and to book your place.

Degree Open Events Summer 2013 Saturday 29th June 2013 Autumn 2013 Wednesday 9th October 2013 Winter 2014 Wednesday 26th February 2014 Summer 2014 Saturday 28th June 2014 Autumn 2014 Wednesday 15th October 2014

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General Open Events Spring 2013 Wednesday 20th March 2013 Summer 2013 Wednesday 19th June 2013 Autumn 2013 Saturday 9th November 2013 Wednesday 13th November 2013 Thursday 14th November 2013 Winter 2014 Wednesday 22nd January 2014 Spring 2014 Wednesday 19th March 2014 Summer 2014 Wednesday 18th June 2014

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1. Teaching All courses are delivered by tutors with strong backgrounds in industry and business; many continue to practise in their vocational field. Their professional expertise and academic knowledge is valued by our students. Our students benefit from studying in smaller classes, regular formal and informal feedback on progress, the level of support, and the accessibility of their tutors. Expert speakers are frequently invited to share their specialist knowledge.

2. Facilities Students benefit from an excellent range of specialist resources and facilities, including dance and drama studios, a Cisco networking suite and programming laboratory, onsite and town centre based art galleries and studio space, a well equipped library and resource centre. The brand new Higher Education Centre includes quiet and group study spaces, together with a common room.

3. Campus Our bustling, vibrant campus has a great mix of students and there is always something going on. The three refectories, take away and coffee shops offer plenty of choice throughout the day. You can even enjoy a delicious meal in our award winning restaurants.

Great value treatments are offered in the hair and beauty salons. The Swinburne Hall hosts live performances throughout the year and the Student Services team organises a calendar of events. The gym is open to all students and in term-time you can join classes for yoga, abs and Zumba. The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union offers a variety of services, including trips, clubs and societies, join one or create your own!

4. Location Colchester Institute is only a ten minute walk from the town centre with a great choice of entertainment and attractions, including theatres, a multi-screen cinema, exhibition spaces, live music venues and much more. There are first class sport and leisure facilities and a variety of clubs, pubs and restaurants. London is less than an hour away by train and the campus is a ten minute walk from the station. The cities of Cambridge and Norwich are readily accessible by train and the Essex coast is just a half-hour drive away.

5. Technology At Colchester Institute we embrace technology, new first year degree and HNC/D students will be given an iPad to support their learning experience. The iPad has many exciting features including loads of free educational apps and the potential to develop a learning network. As requested by our students, the new Higher Education Centre is flooded with WiFi. Students will also have access to PebblePad, to create their own personal online journal and record of studies and webfolio.

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We offer a supportive and stimulating environment for those working towards higher professional education in Early Years and teacher training qualifications in the lifelong learning sector. Our courses are vocationally led and combine theory and practice based studies, enabling students to develop the relevant skills and experience to enhance their professional knowledge and career progression. In addition to the wide range of in-service training programmes, the department provides quality work placements for those entering a career in teaching and for those on the BA (Hons) in Early Years, placements are an integral part of the programme. At College our students benefit from diverse learning groups and opportunities to share their experience and expertise with others from a wide range of backgrounds and work settings.

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The provision of technology assisted resources further enhances the learning experience. Our teaching staff are experienced practitioners from various subject specialist backgrounds, with a strong commitment to facilitating the development of all students. We aim to be able to offer a flexible and student-friendly provision which will cater for different lifestyles and career choices. Come and join us. See what the team can do for you and your future.

Getting to Know... Name: Olivia Boulter Job: Course tutor and lecturer in Early Years

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You are a role model for education, Olivia. Tell us more about your background.

I have over 10 years’ experience working in early years settings and primary schools. I have worked with 0-8 year olds in pre-schools, nursery, day care and as a qualified teacher in children’s centres and primary schools. My previous role was a Local Authority Early Years Advisor, where I provided support for: Day care, childminders, children centres, pre-schools and primary schools. I am an elected Early Education Trustee which is responsible for producing the revised national framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2012).

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You chose to study at Colchester Institute over various universities, why was this? The locality suits me perfectly. I have two children and I didn’t want to travel very far. Colchester Institute is on my doorstep so studying closer to home is a real bonus. Also, the lecturer to student ratio is brilliant. Small class sizes mean tutorials are very personal to my individual needs and I can get access to a tutor very quickly if I need to. The lecturers have a wealth of personal experience and knowledge to share which, in small classes, I can tap into easily; when you’re paying tuition fees, these things really make a difference!

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Name: Louise Course: BA (Hons) Early Years

Foundation Degree in Early Years This course covers a wide range of subjects within the childcare and education vocational area, including the psychology, sociology and philosophy of early childhood.

Course Type Part-time Duration

3 years

Course Code ZH2FDEYP01 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements An existing level 3 qualification which includes assessed practical competence. Those wishing to enter the teaching profession will also need GCSE (grades A*- C) in English, maths and a science. All applicants will be interviewed and required to demonstrate that they have relevant experience in working with children, and have good communication skills. They will also need to undertake a written piece as part of the interview. Mature students without formal qualifications, but with evidence of practical experience and relevant employment will also be considered for this course. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute). Validated by

Who is this course for?

Option modules

This course is for people already working with children aged 0 - 8 years. It offers a broad base of subjects within childcare education and health. Mature students without formal qualifications, but with evidence of practical experience and employment in an early years setting will also be considered for this course.

An Introduction to Forest Schools and Extending Outdoor Play • Domestic Abuse

Course description The first few years of children’s lives are crucial to their development and opportunities in later life - and the adults who work with them are ideally placed to make a difference. This course will build on your knowledge of children’s development and learning, as well as developing an understanding of policies and practice in early years settings.

Course content Modules include: Year one Introduction to Study and Skills Development in HE and Work • Safeguarding Children • Introduction to Research Awareness • Early Years Care and Education: Integrated Practice • Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood

Year three Areas of Learning: Language and Literacy and Mathematical Development • Developing the Work Setting: Managing and Supervision • Independent Learning module • Effective Communication in Practice

What our graduates do Our graduates tend to go onto the third year of the BA (Hons) in Early Years or undertake the Early Years Professional Status qualification. Some graduates enter social work, play therapy, health and civil services or support within schools and the community. There are other opportunities to apply for more senior positions within their current work setting and in Sure Start Children’s Centres. After graduating with an Honours Degree and having undertaken teacher training, some students enter primary school teaching.

Year two Work Experience as a Resource for Learning • Difference and Diversity in Early Years Setting • Research Appreciation and Critiquing: Focus on Diet Exercise and Learning • Introduction to Counselling Skills

Working in small classes really helped me engage with the course content.

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BA (Hons) in Early Years This course offers an holistic approach to child development, the early years curriculum and safeguarding. It enables students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of early years both through academic and practice based studies. Students also have the opportunity to undertake optional modules in areas of particular interest.

Who is this course for?

Year two

This course is for people interested in working with children aged 0 - 8 years. It offers a broad base of subjects within childcare education and health. For people who have caring responsibilities and/or work commitments, this course is also offered part-time, see page 12.

Play the Curriculum and the Developing Child • Effective Communication in Practice • Health Issues in Childcare and Education • Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives on Learning in Early Years • Introduction to Counselling Skills • Research Appreciation and Critiquing: Focus on Diet Exercise and Learning

Course description The first few years of children’s lives are crucial to their development and opportunities in later life - and the adults who work with them are ideally placed to make a difference. This course will build on students’ knowledge of children’s development and learning, as well as developing an understanding of policies and practice in early years settings.

Course content Modules include: Year one Introduction to Study and Skills Development in HE and Work • Difference and Diversity in Early Years Settings • Early Years Care and Education: Integrated Practice • Safeguarding Children • Psychosocial, Physical and Health of the Developing Child • Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood • Introduction to Research Awareness

Option Modules An Introduction to Forest Schools and Extending Outdoor Play • Domestic Abuse

Year three Planning and Delivering the Early Years Curriculum • Management Supervision and Organisational Behaviour • Undergraduate Literature Review • Pan European Childcare and Education • Children’s Rights and Family Issues • Advocacy

What our graduates do Our graduates, after further training, go on to become primary school teachers, social workers and play therapists. There are other opportunities to work in Sure Start Children’s Centres, senior posts in nurseries, or roles supporting children within the community, health and civil service.

This programme covers all areas of the care and development of children that you need for working in an Early Years setting.

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Course Type

Full-time

Duration

3 years

UCAS Code

LX53

Applications Via UCAS Entry Requirements 160 UCAS points and GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C). Students wishing to progress into teaching will also need GCSE science grade C. All applicants will be interviewed and required to demonstrate that they have relevant experience in working with children, and have good communication skills. They will also need to undertake a written piece as part of the interview. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

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BA (Hons) in Early Years Part-time This course offers an holistic approach to child development, the early years curriculum and safeguarding. It enables students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of early years both through academic and practice based studies. Students also have the opportunity to undertake option modules in areas of particular interest.

Who is this course for?

Year three

This course is for people interested in working with children aged 0 - 8 years, who prefer to study part-time perhaps because of caring responsibilities and/or work commitments. It offers a broad base of subjects within childcare education and health. See page 11 for details of the full-time course.

Planning and Delivering the Early Years Curriculum • Research Appreciation and Critiquing • Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives on Learning in Early Years • Introduction to Counselling Skills

Course Code ZH2BAEYP01

Course description

Applications Direct to Colchester Institute

The first few years of children’s lives are crucial to their development and opportunities in later life - and the adults who work with them are ideally placed to make a difference. This course will build on students’ knowledge of children’s development and learning, as well as developing an understanding of policies and practice in early years settings.

Domestic Abuse • An Introduction to Forest Schools and Extending Outdoor Play

Course Type Part-time Duration

4 years

Entry Requirements 160 UCAS points and GCSE maths and English (grades A-C). Students wishing to progress into teaching will also need GCSE science grade C. All applicants will be interviewed and required to demonstrate that they have relevant experience in working with children, and have good communication skills. They will also need to undertake a written piece as part of the interview. Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

Course content Modules include: Year one Introduction to Study and Skills Development in HE and Work • Early Years Care and Education: Integrated Practice • Safeguarding Children • Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood • Psychosocial, Physical and the Health of the Developing Child

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• Introduction to Research Awareness • Difference and Diversity in Early Years Settings • Play, the Curriculum and the Developing Child • Effective Communication in Practice • Health Issues in Childcare and Education

Option Modules

Year four Management Supervision and Organisational Behaviour • Undergraduate Literature Review • Pan European Childcare and Education • Children’s Rights and Family Issues • Advocacy

What our graduates do Our graduates, after further training, can go on to become primary school teachers, social workers and play therapists. There are other opportunities to work in Sure Start Children’s Centres, senior posts in nurseries, or roles supporting children within the community, health and civil service.

If you love working with children and are keen to develop your skills and qualifications, then this course could be ideal for you.

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Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Part-time This part-time initial teacher training programme provides a combination of theoretical and practicebased study and training, covering all the essential aspects of a full teacher role for practitioners in the lifelong learning sector. Holders of this award may apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status which is conferred by the Institute for Learning (IfL).

Who is the course for?

What our graduates do

This part-time, two year in-service teacher training course is aimed at those working in a post-compulsory education or training role and is aimed at new or established teachers who need to gain a professional teaching qualification in the Lifelong Learning Sector (post-compulsory education and training).

All of our graduates are practising teachers. Previous trainees have gone on to study further specialist teaching qualifications and/or a degree in education. There are other opportunities to work in teaching and/or management in any post-compulsory educational setting.

Course description The course is designed to encourage students to achieve the aims through engaging in activities which are directly related to their own teaching context. Students are assessed through a mixture of essays, reports, assignments and practical tasks as appropriate for the learning outcomes of each individual module.

Course Type Part-time Duration

2 years

Course Code ZT6CEEDPO1 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements

Coming onto this programme is a huge learning curve for me, but one which I am enjoying immensely. The course is giving me the support I need to really develop my teaching practice.

Satisfactory interview, a level 3 specialist subject, or vocational qualification, a minimum of 100 hours of teaching or training in the post-compulsory sector, minimum level 2 qualifications in English (literacy) and maths (numeracy).

Year two Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice • Wider Professional Practice • Action Research Project • Continuing Personal and Professional Development

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Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Full-time The full-time route is a one year, pre-service teacher training programme.

Course Type Full-time Duration

1 year

Course Code ZT6CEEDFO1 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Satisfactory interview, a level 3 specialist subject or vocational qualification. A minimum level 2 qualifications in English (literacy) and maths (numeracy). Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

Who is the course for?

What our graduates do

The full-time, pre-service, course is aimed at those applicants who wish to teach in the lifelong learning sector (post-compulsory education). Holders of this award may apply for Qualified Teacher Leaning and Skills (QTLS) which is conferred by the Institute for Learning (IfL). Full-time trainees will undertake 100 hours of teaching practice in a lifelong learning setting provided by the College.

After successful completion of the one year Certificate in Education, students may progress to further higher education study, for example, a degree.

An interesting, challenging course which is giving me hands-on experience of what it means to be a teacher.

Course content Modules include: Year one Principles of Teaching and Supporting Learning • Delivering and Supporting Learning • Enabling Learning through Assessment • Applying Theories and Principles for Effective Learning • Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice • Wider Professional Practice • Action Research Project • Continuing Personal and Professional Development

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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Part-time This part-time initial teacher training programme provides a combination of theoretical and practice-based study and training covering all the essential aspects of a full teacher role for practitioners in the lifelong learning sector. The programme meets the LSIS requirements for the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). Holders of these awards may apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status which is conferred by the Institute for Learning (IfL).

Who is the course for?

Year two

This part-time, two year, in-service teacher training course is aimed at those working in a post-compulsory education or training role and is aimed at new or established teachers who need to gain a professional teaching qualification in the lifelong learning sector (post-compulsory education and training).

Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice • Wider Professional Practice • Action Research Project • Continuing Personal and Professional Development

Course Type Part-time

What our graduates do

Course Code ZT6PREDPO1

All of our graduates are practising teachers. Previous trainees have gone on to study further specialist teaching qualifications or have progressed to Master’s level study. There are other opportunities to work in teaching and/or management in any post-compulsory educational setting.

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I have more experience and knowledge now because of the modules studied so far on the PGCE programme, which helps me to be more aware of all aspects of my teaching, including an understanding of learning theories and teaching and assessment methods. I feel I am becoming more creative in planning my sessions and am also concentrating on enhancing my own subject knowledge.

Duration

2 years

Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Satisfactory interview, a degree, a minimum of 100 hours of teaching or training in the post-compulsory sector; minimum level 2 qualifications in English (literacy) and maths (numeracy).

Validated by

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) Full-time The full-time route is a one year, pre-service teacher training programme.

Who is the course for?

Course Type

Full-time

Duration

1 year

Course Code

ZT6PREDFO1

Applications

Direct to Colchester Institute

Entry Requirements Satisfactory interview, a degree, minimum level 2 qualifications in English (literacy) and maths (numeracy). Satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure (completed through Colchester Institute).

The full-time, pre-service, course is aimed at those applicants who wish to teach in the lifelong learning sector (post-compulsory education). It is a professional training qualification leading to eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status for post-compulsory (lifelong learning sector) teachers. Full-time trainees will undertake 100 hours of teaching practice in a lifelong learning setting provided by the College.

My tutors are very supportive and I am receiving lots of constructive advice and feedback to help me become a better teacher.

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After successful completion of the one year PGCE, students may consider progression to Master’s level study.

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Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and ESOL) This part-time course is a specialist qualification for adult literacy and ESOL teachers. The programme will help students to strengthen underpinning subject knowledge in their current professional practice and enhance career progression opportunities in Skills for Life areas.

Who is the course for? This is an essential qualification for subject specialists and all teachers of basic and functional literacy who have qualified since 2002. The qualification is desirable for all teachers of literacy.

Course description This level 5 course helps trainees to develop a wider knowledge of literacy development and literacy/ESOL teaching. The programme covers topics such as literacy as situated social practice, learning difficulties related to literacy/ESOL development, and encourages exploration of current policy and practice. In addition, the development of a higher level of personal literacy skills is an important part of the course.

Course content Modules include: Literacy, ESOL and the Learners • Literacy Theories and Frameworks • Literacy Learning and Teaching • Language and Literacy Teaching Investigation

This course has helped me to really understand how I can help my learners develop their literacy, as well as giving me confidence in my ability as a literacy teacher.

Course Type Part-time Duration

1 year

Course Code ZT6CCEDP01 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Cert Ed/PGCE and a level 3 qualification in English language, along with a minimum of 75 hours literacy teaching over the duration of the course. Specialist subject/vocational qualification at a minimum of level 3. Satisfactory interview.

What our graduates do All of our graduates are practising teachers. Previous trainees have gone on to study undergraduate degrees, Master’s Degrees and further specialist teaching qualifications.

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Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Numeracy) This course is a specialist qualification for adult numeracy teachers. The programme will help students to strengthen underpinning subject knowledge in their current professional practice and enhance career progression opportunities in Skills for Life areas.

Who is the course for?

Course Type Part-time

This is an essential qualification for subject specialists and all teachers of basic and functional numeracy who have qualified since 2002. The qualification is highly recommended for all teachers of numeracy.

Duration

Course description

1 year

Course Code ZT6CCENP01 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Cert Ed/PGCE, level 3 qualification in numeracy and level 2 qualification in literacy along with a minimum of 75 hours numeracy teaching over the duration of the course. Specialist subject/vocational qualification at a minimum of level 3. Satisfactory interview.

This course has helped me to understand my learners and I have gained confidence in helping them progress.

This level 5 course helps trainees to develop a wider knowledge of numeracy development and numeracy teaching. The programme covers topics such as numeracy as situated social practice, learning difficulties related to numeracy development, and encourages exploration of current policy and practice. In addition, the development of a higher level of personal numeracy skills is an important part of the course.

Course content Modules include: Numeracy and the Learners • Developing Numeracy Knowledge and Understanding • Numeracy Learning and Teaching • Numeracy Teaching Investigation

What our graduates do All of our graduates are practising teachers. Previous trainees have gone on to study undergraduate degrees, Master’s Degrees and further specialist teaching qualifications. Validated by

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Applying to UCAS Applications Customer Services department The Admissions team within our Customer Services department is available on (01206) 712777 to help you make an application or discuss entry or course requirements.

Colchester Institute will usually consider late applications received after the appropriate deadline and 30th June 2014 and through Clearing if places remain available.

Applying for a place

Deferred entry

All applications for entry to Colchester Institute full-time higher education courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code is shown next to the course details.

Colchester Institute accepts applications for students looking to defer entry until September 2015 for all courses. Any student applying for deferred entry would be required to meet the conditions of their offer by 31st August 2014.

Direct applications

How to apply

You may apply directly to Colchester Institute using one of our own application forms ONLY IF:

All applications for entry to courses are made online using UCAS. Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.

(a) it is your intention to study part-time or (b) you are currently undertaking a full-time degree at Colchester Institute and wish to transfer internally to another degree or (c) you are applying for postgraduate study.

UCAS will receive applications for entry in 2014 from 1st September 2013. You are advised to apply as soon as possible and preferably before the first UCAS deadline of 15th January 2014. Art and Design courses at Colchester Institute have a deadline of 24th March 2014.

Applicants from outside the United Kingdom Overseas applicants can apply online using UCAS Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)870 1122211.

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WELFARE

CAREER GUIDANCE

UCAS application fee

Student Loans and Grants

The application fee for 2014 was not available at the time of going to CLASSROOM LEARNING print. The fee for 2013 was £23 for a multiple application and £12 for a SUPPORT single choice. To confirm the application fees for 2014 please visit the UCAS website www.ucas.com for more information.

How much money will I need and how do I get it?

Employed applicants If you are to be sponsored by your employer to study on a course with a UCAS code, you must apply through UCAS. INDIVIDUAL UCAS contact details

SUPPORT PLANNING

UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ. Telephone 0870 1122211.

Fees Major Government reforms to student finance commenced in 2012-2013 resulting in universities and colleges being able to charge variable fees. Universities and colleges that want to charge more than the basic fee (level not yet set for 2014-2015) must provide additional support to promote access to disadvantaged students. At the time of printing, Colchester Institute had not set course fees and support levels for 2014-2015. Once we have done so, we will update the fees pages on our website. We therefore recommend you consult our website for this information before you submit your UCAS application for entry to study in autumn 2013. These changes apply to UK and EU students wishing to study higher education in England.

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FINANCE

Budgeting for student life is a tricky thing. The key is to be aware of the student loans and grants that are available to you, and to make sure you apply for them in good time. These can include Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Grants, and Disabled Students Allowance. CHILDCARE

For more information please visit the Student Finance website at www.gov.uk/studentfinance, or call 0845 300 5090. For full-time courses, you apply for student finance from the January before youSTUDENT start your studies. LIFE You don’t need to wait until your UCAS offers have been made. For part-time courses, applications open in August. Is there any other money I can get? As well as student loans and grants, some students may be eligible for financial support through Access to Learning Funds which provides discretionary support to certain categories of student. If you think your financial circumstances might prevent you from attending a full-time or part-time higher education course, our Student Finance team offers information on all aspects of student finance, including the application procedures. Please contact the team on (01206) 712293 for further information.

In this prospectus you will find the entry criteria for our courses, quoted in UCAS points. The table below shows how many UCAS points each of the most common qualifications are worth. The Entry Requirements for the individual courses are stated on the course pages, in many cases applications are welcomed from potential students with non-traditional educational backgrounds. For information on the tariffs for other qualifications, please see the UCAS Tariff Tables via the QR code.

BTEC Extended Diploma Diploma

Subsidiary Certificate AS Level A Level Diploma

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Points Score 420 400 380 360 320 280 260 240 200 160 140 120 100 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 www.colchester.ac.uk

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Certificate of Higher Education - Construction • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) • Foundation Degree in Construction Management • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management (Commercial Management) • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management (Site Management)

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Sport

HNC/D in Sport (Coaching and Sport Development) • Diploma of Higher Education Person-Centred Counselling • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care • Foundation Degree in Management of Sport • BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies • BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care • BA (Hons) in Management of Sport

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HND in Hospitality Management • Foundation Degree in HNC/D in Electrical Engineering (Power) • HNC/D in Electronics Engineering • HNC/D in Engineering (Mechanical) Management of Hospitality • BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality

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Certificate of Higher Education in Computing Solutions • HNC in Computing and Systems Development • HND in Computing and Systems Development • BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions (Internet) • BSc (Hons) in Computing Solutions (Networks)

Early Years

Education

Foundation Degree in Early Years • BA (Hons) in Early Years • Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector) • Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and ESOL) • Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Numeracy)

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Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration • HNC in Business • HND in Hospitality Management • Foundation Degree in Business Administration • Foundation Degree in Management • Foundation Degree in Management of Hospitality • Foundation Degree in Management of Sport • BA (Hons) in Management • BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality • BA (Hons) in Management of Sport • Postgraduate Certificate in Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Management • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Design

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design • Foundation Degree in Photography • BA (Hons) Art and Design with Foundation Year • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: 3D Design and Craft • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Fashion and Textiles • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Fine Art • BA (Hons) in Art and Design: Graphic Design • BA (Hons) in Photography • MA Art, Design and the Book • MA Contemporary Art and Professional Practice • MA Sculptural Practice

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HNC/D in Creative Media Production (Moving Image) • Foundation Degree in Creative Performance (Acting) • Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre • Foundation Degree in Popular Music • Foundation Degree in Technical Theatre • BA (Hons) in Creative Performance (Acting) • BA (Hons) in Film Music and Soundtrack Production • BA (Hons) in Music • BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre • BA (Hons) in Popular Music • BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre • MA Music

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Summer 2014 10am - 3pm

Saturday 9th November 2013 Wednesday 13th November 2013 Thursday 14th November 2013

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Winter 2014

Autumn 2014 Wednesday 15th October 2014

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Summer 2013

Wednesday 9th October 2013

Saturday 28th June 2014

Wednesday 20th March 2013

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Wednesday 22nd January 2014

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Spring 2014 Wednesday 19th March 2014

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Summer 2014 Wednesday 18th June 2014

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