Edge Hill University Education Open Evening

Education

Open Evening

16th education openThursday evening October, 2014 thursday 3rd May 2012 6pm - 8pm

Welcome

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION OPEN EVENING

During the course of this event you will have the opportunity to find out about the full range of courses available for anyone who wishes to become a teacher or work in the wider children’s workforce. Additionally you can receive advice on how to apply for the course of your choice and about the financial support available.

Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is one of the largest providers of teacher education and training for the school workforce. The Faculty has strong links with schools to facilitate placements which play a key part in each student’s preparation for their chosen career. Excellent facilities include classrooms equipped with the latest technology, specialist laboratories, workshops and studios for Science, PE, Art and Design students, along with ICT suites and a 300 seat lecture theatre.

We are keen to help and support you in making the best choice of programme that will meet your needs and offer an outstanding experience. We hope you enjoy your time with us this evening.

Edge Hill University Faculty of Education

Topic

What

When

Where

One to one information (Equivalency Programmes and advice

6pm – 8pm

E13

6pm – 8pm

E13

Scholarships Advice

6pm – 8pm

E13

Student Fees and Presentation followed by Q&A Finance

5:30pm

E1

6pm – 8pm

E13

Postgraduate Application Advice

One to one information and advice

6pm – 8pm

E8

Online Literacy and Numeracy Mock Tests and support

6pm – 8pm

E9 E10

APPLYING TO EDGE HILL ADVICE

Access Programmes and Fastrack)

Admissions Advice

Professional Skills Tests

One to one information and advice

One to one information and advice

One to one information and advice

Course

What

When

Where

Presentation followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E16

Early Years PGCE Presentation (Postgraduate) followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E23

Further Education Presentation and Training followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E19

Primary Education with QTS (Undergraduate) Full-time and Part-time

Presentation followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E1

Primary PGCE (Postgraduate)

Presentation followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm

School Direct Primary

One to one drop in

E24

One to one drop in

E2

TEACHER TRAINING COURSES Early Years Education with QTS (Undergraduate)

Early Years Teacher Status Graduate Routes

Specialisms in: - English - Mathematics - Modern Languages - Science - Mathematics Specialist

School Direct Secondary

Personal Statement Guidance Workshop

E21 E25

Course

Secondary Education with QTS (Undergraduate) - Overview

- Biology - Chemistry - Design & Technology - English - Mathematics - Modern Foreign Languages - Physics - Religious Education

What

When

Where

Presentation

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E20

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6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

E5 E5 E7

6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

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Secondary PGCE (Postgraduate) Presentation - Overview - Applied Art & Design - Biology - Business Education - Chemistry - Computer Science and Information Technology - Design & Technology - English - Geography - History - Mathematics - Modern Foreign Languages - Music - Physical Education - Physics - Physics with Maths - Religious Education

6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

E6 E5 E6

6:15pm & 7:15pm

E2

6pm – 8pm

E7

One to one drop in One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

E5 E7

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E7

One to one drop in One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

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6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

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6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm

6pm – 8pm

E5 E7

E6 E6 E6 E5 E6

E5 E5 E6

Course

What

When

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES Children and Young People’s Learning and Development

Where

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E18

BA (Hons) Early Years Education (Leading to Early Years Teacher Status) (Undergraduate)

Presentation followed by Q&A

7:00pm

E22

Early Years Leadership, Management and Enterprise

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E17

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E18

Teaching, Learning One to one drop in and Child Development Teaching, Learning One to one drop in and Mentoring Practice Foundation Degree One to one drop in In Early Years Practice and Leadership

6pm – 8pm

E18

6pm – 8pm

E18

6pm – 8pm

E17

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E17

Working with Children and Young People in Diverse Settings

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm

E18

Early Years Teacher Status Undergraduate Routes

Postgraduate Professional Development

BA (Hons) Early Years Practice and Leadership (top up)

Access Programmes Equivalency Programme

If you do not have the necessary GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics or Science, tutors will be able to offer advice about the appropriate Edge Hill Equivalency Test Module.

For further information and to register your interest please go to edgehill.ac.uk/tests

Please see a member of the Admissions Team for clarification of your qualifications.

Fastrack

Access to Primary Initial Teacher Training in Higher Education (30 weeks + 7 weeks)

Access to Secondary Initial Teacher Training in Higher Education (30 weeks + 7 weeks)

Preparation for Higher Education (7 weeks)

Fastrack is an intensive 30 week part-time and 6 weeks full-time Preparation for Initial Teacher Training programme for adults, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself for entry to a specific Initial Teacher Training course at Edge Hill University. Successful completion will enable you to start a full time Initial Teacher Training degree from the following September.

For further information and an application form please go to edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack Please check website for details of the routes available.

Enquiries and Contact List Accommodation For accommodation enquiries, e.g. halls of residence, pricing or locally available accommodation, please contact our Accommodation Team: 01695 584200

Admissions For any application enquiries please ask our Admissions Team this evening, or alternatively contact them on the following number: 01695 650950

Campus Tours Monthly Campus tours are available, to find out more or if you have any questions about campus tours please call our Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on 01695 657000 or emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk

Childcare For help or advice about childcare please call the Student Information Centre Helpdesk: 01695 584554

Equivalency Tests For any enquiries please contact our Access Programmes Team: 01695 650950 or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk

Student Finance For advice on managing all aspects of student finance please call a member of our Finance and Welfare Team on the following number: 01695 657250

Applications for Initial Teacher Training Applications for admission to Initial Teacher Training should be made to The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for both undergraduate and postgraduate routes, the contact details are as follow

UCAS Teacher Training Rosehill New Barn Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ

Teacher Training: 0871 468 0469 www.ucas.ac.uk

Direct applications to Edge Hill University

Applications for Foundation Degrees, part-time programmes and professional development should be made directly to Edge Hill University. Application Forms are available today from the Helpdesk or can be downloaded from the Edge Hill website.

Emergency Procedures For your own safety and well-being, visitors are asked to take note of the following information:

What to do…

On hearing the fire alarm

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The alarm sounds continually Follow the green and white Fire Exit signs to leave the building by the nearest available exit.

The Assembly Area for this building is the piazza area across the bridge

Please note: • All rooms contain a fire action notice • Signs for ‘Fire Exit’ can be recognised by white letters on a green background • Visitors are asked to ensure that their parked vehicles do not cause an obstruction should any emergency vehicles need access onto campus.

In case of personal injury/illness

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Go to the Helpdesk to request first aid assistance Helpdesk staff will arrange for an ambulance to be called where necessary.

Report any injury to a member of staff on the help desk.

If property is lost/mislaid Report details to staff on the Helpdesk located in the foyer of this building. Should you have any other problems, please report to staff at the Helpdesk in the main foyer.

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