Getting Started at Edge Hill University Full-time PGCE trainees September 2020
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Checklist Before you arrive: Complete online enrolment (Page 6)
Find out when you need to arrive on campus (Page 10)
Make sure your funding is in place (Page 12)
Download your induction sessions timetable (Page 10)
Update us with your current email address and mobile number – we will email and text you reminders of important dates before you arrive
Read essential information about day-to-day life at Edge Hill (Page 16)
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Key dates Enrolment Admissions Induction Sessions Course Preparation and Placements Preparing your finances Life on Campus Student Services Library and Learning Services Edge Hill Students’ Union Useful contacts Campus map
Well done on gaining your place at Edge Hill University. We are looking forward to welcoming you here. The PGCE programme will be challenging and intense, but also incredibly enjoyable and rewarding. The programme requires a great deal of commitment from you, but it is designed to help you develop the range of professional knowledge, reflective understanding and skills to become the best teacher possible.
This guide will help you to prepare for your time at University. Please read all of the sections carefully as they contain important information about your arrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of the information within this guide, please email gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk or WhatsApp 01695 657000.
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Key dates
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Online enrolment opens
PGCE Primary induction sessions begin
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PGCE Secondary induction sessions begin
PGCE Further Education and Training (FET) induction sessions begin
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Before you
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Enrolment
Enrolment is a mandatory process that you must go through at the beginning of the year to become a member of the University, activate your IT/Library account and release your finance from the Student Loans Company. You can start the enrolment process online from 6 August. If your status on UCAS Track is Unconditional Firm (UF) by this date you will receive an email with everything you need to complete the process. If you do not receive the email, please check your junk folder and then contact gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk To complete your enrolment, simply follow the instructions in the email, which will also include a link to the enrolment portal, and the username and password you will need to log in.
Important: Please keep this email in a safe place as it will contain your student number and password. You will need both of these to log into the enrolment portal, your student record and your Edge Hill email account.
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Once you have logged into the enrolment portal, you will need to enter some personal details, upload a copy of your ID and a suitable profile picture. The email you receive will also contain a link to an enrolment guide, please read this for the full instructions on how to complete your enrolment. It’s important that you complete your enrolment as soon as you can, so that you can access all the systems you will need for your studies, and to ensure that you get your student loan money on time.
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Admissions
Late applicants If you have met all the academic conditions of your offer, your offer status will show as Unconditional (UF) on UCAS Track, giving you the green light for enrolment. If you are holding a conditional offer and have outstanding academic conditions to meet, you will not be able to enrol until you supply evidence that these conditions have been met.
If you have applied late and have recently been made an offer you should carefully read the instructions you will have received from Admissions and ensure that you comply with any conditions or deadlines set. Failure to do so could mean that you will be unable to enrol and may also delay any funding that you have applied for. Please note, you must meet all the conditions of your offer by 31 August. If you are unsure about any of these conditions, please seek guidance from the Admissions Team by emailing admissions@edgehill.ac.uk
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Accommodation Join the EHU Flatmate Finder Facebook group.
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Induction Sessions
Starting your PGCE is an exciting new stage in your life. Induction sessions are all about settling in to your academic and social environment, meeting your tutors, making friends and generally finding your way around. As well as providing an introduction to your course, there will be opportunities to find out how to make best use of the Library and IT systems, and the full range of student support services available to you. It will help to orientate you in your new academic surrounding and enable you to make a confident start to the PGCE with QTS Programme. Your induction sessions are currently scheduled to begin on the following dates, depending on your programme:
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Make sure to keep checking edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/pgce to see your induction sessions timetable.
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Course Preparation and Placements Course preparation
Placements
Visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/pgce and select ‘course preparation’ to see your course overview and preparation information.
Edge Hill University works with a wide variety of nurseries, schools, colleges and educational placements across the UK. A range of placement opportunities will be available, designed to meet both school and trainee needs. Students will develop the ability to work flexibly and innovatively and in line with the practice in their placement context. Students will be expected to travel to their placements and every effort is made to ensure that this is within a manageable commutable distance.
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If you are self-funding your studies, please contact the Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries Team by emailing TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk before you enrol. You will be provided with a link to make payment after you have successfully completed enrolment.
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Preparing your finances
If you intend to get help with paying your tuition fees and living expenses for your studies, now is the time to make sure that your tuition fee and maintenance loans are in place. This will ensure that you receive your funding on time and your transition to university life runs smoothly. Applying for student finance
When will I receive my funding?
If you have not yet applied for help with financing your studies, you should apply immediately at gov.uk/student-finance
Providing you have an approved application with Student Finance, your maintenance loan/ grant will be paid to you either on the date shown on your payment schedule from Student Finance or 3-5 working days after completing the enrolment process in full – whichever is the latter.
As the process can take some time it is important that you do not delay with making your application. If your funding has not been approved for the start of your course, you will be asked to attend an appointment with the Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries Team once you are enrolled on your course.
Assessment of Funding Once Student Finance has completed your assessment they will send your notification of entitlement letter showing your entitlement to funding. You can also check on the progress of your application online and see a copy of your assessment once it is available. Please ensure that all of your details are correct, this includes: n The
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If any of the above details are incorrect on your Student Finance paperwork please contact TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk
A Student Finance payment is dependent on full enrolment on your PGCE. If you are awaiting a late DBS, skills test or occupational health checks this will prevent full enrolment. Please ensure any conditions such as DBS are applied for in good time. This may mean that you will have to make short-term provision for money whilst this check is complete.
Bursaries There is no application process for bursaries. Eligible students will be advised once they are enrolled and asked to provide bank details and National Insurance details to enable payment of the bursary. More information regarding bursaries can be found at edgehill.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding
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Preparing your finances (continued) Scholarships
Student Opportunity Fund
Edge Hill University offers scholarships for students who are already enrolled on selected courses.
Current students can apply for financial support to take part in a career-enhancing project, activity or opportunity that will enrich your student experience and enable you to stand out in a competitive environment.
Nomination Scholarships are worth ÂŁ2,000. They recognise contribution to the University and are by nomination only. These will open during academic year 20/21.
Further details about these can be found at edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships. If you have any queries related to these scholarships or the Student Opportunity Fund, please contact scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk.
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Council Tax Exemption Certificate Once you are fully enrolled you will be able to request a Confirmation of Student Registration Certificate online. This certificate will be emailed to your Edge Hill email account and will act as proof of your enrolment on your course and can be submitted to your Local Authority for Council Tax exemption. This will be valid for the current academic session only.
Please note, Confirmation of Student Registration Certificates (CSRC) will only be available from the first teaching week of term and this will differ depending on the term dates of your programme. A button to request a CSRC will be made available via your Student Record on your Student Homepage during your first week of term. If the button does not appear and you believe you are eligible for council tax exemption, please contact the Enrolment team at enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk.
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Life on Campus Sustainable Travel We encourage sustainable travel wherever possible and have developed a Travel Plan to include various sustainable travel initiatives. The University provides a shuttle bus (EL1) connecting the campus to Ormskirk town centre, where links to other public transport routes are available. On production of your UNICARD, this journey will be free of charge. For full details and to see the timetable, visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel and click on ‘Edge Link’.
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Guaranteed parking is available for permit holders who register for car sharing. You will need to book a place and both people have to be in the car with both car permits displayed in the windscreen. More details can be found online. Go to edgehill.ac.uk/travel and click on ‘Car Sharing’.
Parking Permits
Retail
Car parking at Edge Hill University is limited and cannot always accommodate all vehicles during peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible, that students use public transport.
There is an onsite McColl’s convenience store and the Students’ Union shop both of which sell food, drink, and stationery.
Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol and receive a student number before a parking permit application can be made. Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on campus. However, there are some exceptions for students on placement. The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however the provision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to the limited capacity on campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest you build in sufficient time to park off campus when necessary. Details of alternative parking provision close to the University can be found at edgehill.ac.uk/travel and click on ‘Car Parking’.
Catering Catering on campus is provided by our own in-house award-winning catering team, Food at Edge Hill. There are various outlets on campus offering a great variety of fresh and local food. For more information, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/food The Students’ Union also manage the on-campus Subway.
In addition, the University is located close to Ormskirk town centre where you will find plenty of other shops and amenities.
WiFi on-campus If you need WiFi for your device when you are on-campus you can connect to eduroam, using your student number and password which will be provided to you at the point you receive your email for online enrolment. Remember to keep these details safe – you will need them as soon as you arrive. You will use these details to access WiFi, logon to University PCs and access the online library resources and Learning Edge.
Edge Hill Sport Edge Hill Sport provides a focus for all sports, fitness and leisure activities on campus. There really is something for everyone regardless of your sporting ability or motivations. Whether that is support for an elite athlete on a sports scholarship; those who want to play in university sports teams; those who want to keep fit or those who just want to try new activities or have an occasional social game with friends; we can help you achieve your goals. See our membership options at edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/membership
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Student Services
Student Services are here to help and guide you during your time at university. There are dedicated teams who can provide advice on a wide range of areas, including:
Campus Support (Security) – an outof-hours support system to ensure you feel safe on campus. You can contact the team out of hours on 01695 584227.
Accommodation – information relating to on and off-campus accommodation, paying hall fees, and handling any issues in halls.
Care Experienced/Estranged Students – support during your time at university through a dedicated contact. Email transitions@edgehill.ac.uk to find out more.
Campus Life – help to settle in to life on campus, make friends and feel part of the Edge Hill community.
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Chaplaincy – pastoral guidance and support, helping to create a welcoming community on campus.
Disability Support – If you have a medical condition, mobility, visual or hearing impairment, mental health support needs or you have an autism spectrum condition the Inclusion Team are here to provide extra support during your time at Edge Hill. Contact them on inclusionteam@edgehill.ac.uk or visit ehu.ac.uk/inclusion for more information. If you have a specific learning difficulty (e.g. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD), please contact Library & Learning Services SpLD team spld@edgehill.ac.uk or visit edgehill.ac.uk/ls/disability-support to find out more.
Money Advice – advice on all moneyrelated matters including student funding, budgeting, and the Student Support Fund. Transitions – help to navigate the challenges that come with university life, connecting you to support and services to help you succeed. Wellbeing and Counselling – support for issues that affect your wellbeing, such as anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed as well as access to GP and counselling services. For further information, visit ehu.ac.uk/studentservices
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Library and Learning Services
Library and Learning Services help all learners make the best use of their services to support your studies, whether on campus or at a distance. Throughout your time at Edge Hill University, Library and Learning Services will be available to: n Help
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support using IT, accessing WiFi on campus and learning technologies including Learning Edge – the University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
For more information about accessing WiFi and changing your password please take a look at Ask Us, an online knowledge base of FAQ’s – ehu.ac.uk/askus. Find out more about Library and Learning Services at edgehill.ac.uk/ls.
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Edge Hill Students’ Union
Everything we do at Edge Hill Students’ Union is shaped by students, and we’re here to represent ALL students at Edge Hill University – that means YOU too, postgrads! And this year, we will be closer to faculties than ever before meaning, whether you’re a Health, Faculty of Arts and Science, or Education student, you can tell us EXACTLY what you want from your Students’ Union. We realise life as a postgraduate student is going to look different from your undergraduate days. You’ve probably got greater time constraints, increased pressures from placements, work will get harder, and you might have fewer friends to call upon on campus. But DO NOT PANIC! We are here to help you enjoy your time at Edge Hill! We’ll be your first port of call if you need support with any academic disputes, and we’ll also be there to help you fully embrace life as an Edge Hill student. That includes food on campus, shopping, student societies, professional workshops, networking, student elections, and so much more!
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Q. Will I make friends as a postgrad? Of course you will! Keep an eye out for our Give It A Go! programme of events, in which you’ll find a number of postgrad/maturestudent focused activities and parentstudent events designed specifically to offer you a place to meet like-minded peers. A. And if you don’t see something you like, simply let us know and we’ll try and facilitate it for you! Remember that you’re not alone, and no matter how nervous you may be before you start university, others will be feeling the same. You can also join our Official Fresher’s Group on the Edge Hill Students’ Union Facebook page – it’s a great place to introduce yourself and see if there are students who would like to meet up. Q. Where can I go for support and
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Independent academic advice is probably the most important thing we offer to Edge Hill students. All courses have a “Course Rep”, who is in charge of feeding back your issues, helping us to change things that REALLY have an impact. A. We also have an elected-by-students Postgraduate Officer who is your main contact if you think something could be made better for you. The Postgraduate Officer works with our team of full-time sabbatical officers to represent our students’ interests.
Our on-campus Advice Centre offers you support and guidance in areas including academic issues (failings and appeals, complaints, malpractice, withdrawal etc.), welfare, housing, money, debt, benefits, and funding. You don’t need to be having a fullblown crisis to ask for help – if you’re feeling stressed, worried or lonely, PLEASE get in touch by booking a face-to-face or phone appointment at www.edgehillsu.org.uk/advice Q. What is there to do on campus? There’s nothing stopping you joining one of our amazing societies which are available for all students. Time and time again, extracurricular activities have been found to be crucial in order to keep students, happy, healthy, and to feel more human during university terms. A. Don’t ignore your wellbeing! Carve out some time for yourself from the very beginning of your Edge Hill experience in order to stop your course studies dominating your life. And if there’s not a society for you, you can always start your own! As well as the Give It A GO! programme, which now allows students to request the activities, workshops, and opportunities they want, when they want them, we also have our commercial spaces which we’ve been working hard to ensure will be open and safe to use upon your arrival on campus.
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We’re the on-campus sellers of hoodies, TOTUM by NUS Extra cards, and everything in between Looks like you’ve arrived at Edge Hill at the perfect time… BRAND NEW in 2019/20, we introduced Stone Willy’s Kitchen to our SU Bar, purveyors of the best pizzas and loaded fries on campus. That’s in addition to our existing campus Subway which you can now order directly to your halls room via Just Eat!
A. We are also the official Edge Hill merchandise sellers on campus, and even have a hugely popular online shop for when walking to the SU building is just too much effort! And you can also add to the list that we’re the official licensed sellers of the TOTUM by NUS Extra card – a must for postgrad students to get amazing local, national and international discounts and deals. Download the TOTUM app to access all of the Students’ Union events, upcoming campaigns, and to see all the ways you can get involved in university life at Edge Hill!
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Useful contacts
Contact our Getting Started Team at gettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk or WhatsApp 01695 657000 for assistance with general queries and questions about getting started at Edge Hill University.
For specialised queries here’s a quick round up of useful contacts:
Accommodation accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk
FM Helpdesk ehu.ac.uk/myfm
Admissions admissions@edgehill.ac.uk
Inclusion inclusionteam@edgehill.ac.uk
Campus Life campuslife@edgehill.ac.uk
Money Advice CatalystEnquiries@edgehill.ac.uk
Catalyst Helpdesk CatalystEnquiries@edgehill.ac.uk
Department for Education (DfE) Teaching Bursaries 01695 657181 TeachingBursary@edgehill.ac.uk
Enrolment enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk
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Scholarships and Student Opportunity Fund scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk
SpLD Support Team SpLD@edgehill.ac.uk
Student Administration Building sichelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk
Student Awards Agency Scotland 0300 555 0505
Students’ Union su@edgehill.ac.uk
Student Finance England 0300 100 0607 www.gov.uk/student-finance
Tuition Fees TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk
Student Finance Northern Ireland 0300 100 0077 Student Finance Wales 0300 200 4050
Transitions transitions@edgehill.ac.uk UCAS Customer Care Centre 0371 468 0 469 +44 330 3330 231 (from outside UK)
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