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2022 Wheeler 2022 2022///Wheeler Wheeler
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Welcome to Wheeler Wheeler is home to subjects within the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social including science laboratories and music and art studios. Wheeler has its own café, an extensive library, computer suites, study areas, and the Riverside Student Space. Wheeler is home to the following subject areas:
Education and Children’s Services Applied Professional Programmes Attachment, Trauma and Mental Health (Children, Young People and Adults) Autism Spectrum Condition Coaching and Mentoring Creative Practices in Education Doctor of Education
Dyscalculia Research and Practice Dyslexia Research and Practice Early Childhood Education in Society Educational Leadership Educational Practice in Mathematics
National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination Special Educational Needs and Disability Teaching and Learning
Primary/Early Years (3-7) PGCE with QTS – taught at University Centre Warrington Primary/Early Years School Direct (3-7) PGCE with QTS
Secondary PGCE with QTS Secondary School Direct with QTS
Initial Teacher Education Early Years Practice with Early Years Teacher Status Primary (5-11) PGCE with QTS Primary School Direct (5-11) PGCE with QTS
Health and Social Care Art Therapy Pre-Registration Adult Nursing (MSc) Pre-Registration Mental Health Nursing (MSc)
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The following support areas are available here at Wheeler throughout the Open Day. For a more extensive range of departments and extracurricular activities including campus tours and accommodation viewings, please see your Exton Park Open Day Guide.
Activity
Time
Location
Admissions Q&A
12:00 - 16:00
Ground Floor, Room CRV016
Finance Q&A
12:00 - 16:00
Ground Floor, Room CRV016
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Course and Subject Information Education and Children's Services - Applied Professional Programmes Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
Drop-in Q&A
12:00 - 16:00
Ground Floor, Education Hub
Education and Children's Services - Initial Teacher Education Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All PGCEs
Course Information Talk
13:00 - 13:45
First Floor, Room CRV105
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Health and Social Care Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Art Therapy
Q&A Drop-in
12:00 - 15:00
Third Floor, Room CRV350
Q&A Drop-in
12:00 - 15:00
First Floor, Room CRV149
Pre-Registration Adult Nursing (MSc)
Q&A Drop-In
12:00 - 15:00
First Floor, Room CRV101
Pre-Registration Mental Health Nursing (MSc)
Q&A Drop-In
12:00 - 15:00
First Floor, Room CRV101
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Getting to Exton Park Blacon
Walking from
Driving from
Wheeler to Exton Park
Wheeler to Exton Park
- 25-minute walk Exit out of the main entrance of Wheeler onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street At the crossroad continue onto Bridge Street At The Cross turn right onto Eastgate Street Turn left immediately onto Northgate Street
- 5-minute drive (Sat Nav CH1 4BJ) From the main entrance of Wheeler (opposite the river), turn left onto Castle Drive From the University car park at Wheeler, start out on Grosvenor Road heading out of the city, then turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street Take your second left onto Castle Street At the roundabout take the third exit onto A5268/Nicholas Street
Continue forward until the Fountains Roundabout Proceed through the subway; follow signs for Parkgate Road Continue along Parkgate Road The University’s main entrance (E) will be on your left-hand side
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Upper Northgate Street Continue straight onto Parkgate Road/A540 Turn left into the main entrance (E) of Exton Park A shuttle bus service is available throughout the day, departing from the front of Wheeler, and from the main exit of Exton Park .
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