SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMANITIES
Your offer holder day programme
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YOUR OFFER HOLDER DAY PROGRAMME
What is an offer holder day? Exclusive to those who have received an offer to study with us, offer holder days are your opportunity to experience life as a University of Gloucestershire student and explore your course in greater depth. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you.
¡ G et involved with interactive course sessions in our amazing facilities ¡ M eet and chat with the lecturers who will be teaching you ¡ Meet your future classmates ¡ T our our stunning campuses and new accommodation ¡ M eet current students and hear about their experiences
You’ll also have the chance to hear more about whether you could be eligible for our merit scholarship, which is £1,200 to support you with the cost of your studies.* Check out glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details. *Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/meritscholarships
Not booked your place yet? Saturday 22 February Wednesday 4 March We’d love to see you here, but you’ll need to book your place if you’d like to come along. If you haven’t already, secure a place at one of our education offer holder days at glos.ac.uk/educationday
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FAQs I have already attended an open day should I go to an offer holder day too? Yes, this is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study your course so they’re worth attending. At an open day you would have attended a course talk, but at an offer holder day we’ll go into more detail about your course and you’ll get involved in interactive sessions to get a real feel for studying with us. Can I bring guests? Yes, you can bring two guests and there will be a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance. What time does the day start and finish? Where should I go on arrival? The day runs between 10.30am – 4pm. Please check-in at Francis Close Hall (FCH) Campus Chapel where there’ll be student ambassadors to welcome you. Do I need to bring anything? You don’t need to bring anything, other than enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. What parking arrangements are available? We’ll email you a parking permit before the day which you’ll need to print and use for parking at the university; remember to bring it with you on the day.
Bus: You can catch a National Express bus to Cheltenham from most cities. Visit nationalexpress.com. Locally, you can hop on the 94U from Cheltenham town centre, which stops right outside the campus. Will I be able to look around the university accommodation? As well as our accommodation at Hardwick halls (just a short walk from FCH Campus), you’ll also be able to view our Pittville Student Village which features 800 en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms. Plus, there’s a student bar, gym, refectory, laundry room and faith space. Is food provided? Refreshments are provided on arrival and you will receive a complimentary lunch. If you or your guests have any dietary requirements or additional support needs please let us know in advance. How do I book? Visit glos.ac.uk/educationday to confirm your place today. How can I contact you if I have any questions? For any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03330 141414 or email enquiries@glos.ac.uk
How do I reach the campus by bus or train? Train: The closest train station is Cheltenham Spa, which is a 20 minute walk from FCH Campus. You can get 20% off return advance purchase tickets for your journey to Cheltenham through GWR. Visit glos.ac.uk/railtravel
Campus address: Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ
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Your schedule
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Time
Session
Open to
10.30 - 11.00
Check-in at Francis Close Hall (FCH) Chapel
Offer holders and guests
11.00 - 11.45
Course welcome talks
Offer holders and guests
12.00 - 13.00
Question and answer session Find out more about student life, finance, accommodation and student support
Guests only
12.00 - 13.30
Course taster sessions
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Look at how childhood has been conceived and understood over time and chat to current students about the course.
Offer holders only
BA (Hons) Education/BA (Hons) Education, Inclusion and Special Education Needs Experience an interactive lecture in which you will explore topics related to education with additional links to inclusion and special educational needs. You can also chat to current students about the course.
Offer holders only
13.30 - 14.15
Complimentary lunch
Offer holders and guests
14.15 - 14.45
Student life talk
Offer holders and guests
14.45 onwards
Campus tours with current students View our stunning campus and its facilities. Be sure to ask us any questions you might have about what it’s like to live and study in Gloucestershire.
Offer holders and guests
14.45 onwards
Hardwick accommodation tours Tour our Hardwick halls (just a short walk from FCH Campus) with one of our current students.
Offer holders and guests
14.45 onwards
Off-campus accommodation tours Take a tour of our Pittville Student Village which features a mix of 800 en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms. Plus, it also includes a gym, student bar, refectory, laundry room, and faith space.
Offer holders and guests
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“The great thing about the course is the variety of placements the uni will find you. I love working with two to four-year-olds, they have no filter.” Rhian Miles, Early Childhood Studies student
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Residentials You’ll have opportunities to take part in residential team building experiences including a 2-day event in the stunning Forest of Dean in your first year and a 4-day outdoor education visit where you’ll take part in activities such as caving, canoeing and climbing in your final year.
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Educators of tomorrow We’ve been teaching education since 1847 so we have a long history of exploring educational issues, developing practitioners and conducting research. As well as gaining essential experience on placements, you’ll develop specialist skills on campus. Our wide range of modules explore aspects of theory and practice so you can develop your own ideas and approach, building your confidence and employability. You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of psychology, philosophy and sociology and you’ll be encouraged to discuss and debate with your peers and guest speakers, as well as our own education professionals. Benefit from a dedicated library, where you can borrow specialist resources and gain access to up-to-date texts and research. You’ll also have access to specialist equipment and software, including interactive whiteboards, Promethean World and Scratch, so you stay at the forefront of education techniques and technology. During your interactive sessions and campus tour, make sure you check out our amazing spaces and see where you could call home.
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Meet our lecturers Our active community of experienced educators and practitioners is here to support you throughout your time with us. The Education team comprises staff with a wide range of professional experience, including early years practitioners, deputy head teachers, teachers of English as a foreign language, educational psychologists, teachers of SEND, environmental educators and community development workers. Find out more about our close-knit community during your visit.
“I have worked as a teacher and teacher trainer across sectors in England, Spain, Egypt and Oman. I am particularly interested in the contribution education can make to a socially just and sustainable world.� Richard Millican, Senior Lecturer in Education
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“My research explores mature, professionally employed mothers’ experience of motherhood and aims to investigate their world of being in employment with parental commitments. I am also leading the Learning Innovation for Tomorrow project within the university, aimed at developing the cultural lens for early years professionals.” Clare Harris, Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Education Studies
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Put learning into practice Placements and experience in real-world settings help you develop your skills and maximise your employability. They’re also a great opportunity for you to make valuable connections and deepen your understanding of the sector.
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We have a large number of partnerships and connections in a variety of settings, including children’s centres, nurseries, museums, art galleries, refugee centres and Forest Schools. Plus, there are opportunities to volunteer and gain further training in areas such as first aid, child protection and the Makaton language system*. You will be making a difference to people’s lives, supporting learners with individual and diverse needs. Our aim is for you to graduate as a well-rounded, innovative and passionate educator, with lots of varied experience, ready to inspire those that you work with.
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International trips In your final year you will have the option to travel to Sweden to visit a range of early years settings in and around Stockholm over 5 days*.
*Additional costs may apply. Please speak to one of the team on the day to find out more or visit our course page at glos.ac.uk/education
You’ll experience first-hand a different approach to early education and care, infused as it is by different cultural, historical and political influences. You’ll have the opportunity to speak to practitioners, see the learning environment they provide and observe them in action: experiential learning at its best! Questions you have about their practice, such as why they embrace the outdoors so passionately or why risky play seems so much more prevalent, will be answered if you observe attentively. Discussing your thoughts and reflections with your fellow students and lecturers during the trip will help to deepen your understanding and enhance your learning. The experience will challenge your perceptions of the English early years curricula and will very possibly transform you as a practitioner. Just remember to wrap up warm – we usually travel in January!
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Get in touch Enquiries 03330 141414 enquiries@glos.ac.uk Admissions and applications 03330 141414 admissions@glos.ac.uk Money advice 01242 714535 moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk Accommodation 01242 714544 accommodation@glos.ac.uk
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