GET WHAT COUNTS University of Chester Open Day
2021 / Wheeler Faculty of Education and Children’s Services
Welcome to Wheeler Wheeler is home to subjects within the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social Care. Just a 25-minute walk from Exton Park, Wheeler features a range of high-quality subject-specific facilities, 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:
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Early Childhood Studies
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Initial Teacher Education • BA with QTS: Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) and Primary / Early Years (5-11) • BA with QTS: Primary Education (3-11) (Wales and beyond through the CaBan Partnership)
“I chose Chester for its fantastic reputation and I haven’t been disappointed. I have experienced a creative and inspiring approach to my learning, all in a beautiful and historic city.” Suzanne Education Student
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Campus Information and Tours 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
10:00 - 16:00
First Floor, Room CRV105
Finance Q&A
10:00 - 16:00
First Floor, Room CRV106
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Course and Subject Information Q&A Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
Meet the Staff
10:00 - 16:00
Ground Floor, The Hub
All Subjects
Q&A: Getting a head start on your application
10:30 - 11:00
First Floor, Room CRV150
All Subjects
Q&A: Getting a head start on your application
11:30 - 12:30
First Floor, Room CRV150
All Subjects
Q&A: Getting a head start on your application
13:00 - 13:30
First Floor, Room CRV150
Course Information Talks Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
Early Childhood Studies
Course Information
10:00 - 10:30
Third Floor, Room CRV303
Early Childhood Studies
Course Information
10:45 - 11:15
Third Floor, Room CRV303
Early Childhood Studies
Course Information
11:30 - 12:00
Third Floor, Room CRV303
Early Childhood Studies
Course Information
12:00 - 12:30
Third Floor, Room CRV303
Early Childhood Studies
Course Information
14:00 - 14:30
Third Floor, Room CRV303
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
10:00 - 10:30
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
10:45 - 11:15
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
11:30 - 12:00
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
12:00 - 12:30
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
12:45 - 13:15
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
13:30 - 14:00
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
14:00 - 14:30
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
14:30 - 15:30
First Floor, Room CRV139
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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
Taster Lectures Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
Learning to Read
10:00 - 10:30
First Floor, Room CRV148
All Subjects
Learning to Read
11:00 - 11:30
First Floor, Room CRV148
All Subjects
Learning to Read
12:00 - 12:30
First Floor, Room CRV148
All Subjects
Geography
14:00 - 14:30
First Floor, Room CRV140
All Subjects
Multi Sensory Maths
10:30 - 11:00
Second Floor, Room CRV251
All Subjects
Multi Sensory Maths
12:30 - 13:00
Second Floor, Room CRV251
All Subjects
Multi Sensory Maths
14:30 - 15:00
Second Floor, Room CRV251
AllSubjects
Art and Design in the Classroom
11:00 - 11:30
Ground Floor, Room CRV020
All Subjects
Art and Design in the Classroom
13:00 - 13:30
Ground Floor, Room CRV020
Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas
The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
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Getting to Exton Park 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
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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- 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 on A5268 through five sets of traffic lights At the roundabout take the first exit onto A5116/ 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 (see page 21 of your Exton Park Open Day Guide).
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Open Day Timetable Time
Activity
10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2:30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm
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Please wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed areas