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
One to one drop in One to one drop in One to one drop in
6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm
E5 E5 E7
6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm
E5 E6
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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
E6 E5
One to one drop in
One to one drop in One to one drop in
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One to one drop in
6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm
6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm
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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