education open eveningthursday 3rd May 2012

EducationOpen Evening

Thursday 19thMarch, 2015 6pm - 8pm

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION OPEN EVENING

During the course of this event you will have theopportunity to find out about the full range ofcourses available for anyone who wishes tobecome a teacher or work in the wider children’sworkforce. Additionally you can receive advice onhow to apply for the course of your choice andabout the financial support available.

Edge Hill University’s Faculty of Education is one of the largest providersof teacher education and training for the school workforce. The Facultyhas strong links with schools to facilitate placements which play a keypart in each student’s preparation for their chosen career. Excellentfacilities include classrooms equipped with the latest technology,specialist laboratories, workshops and studios for Science, PE, Art andDesign students, along with ICT suites and a 300 seat lecture theatre.

We are keen to help and support you in making the best choice ofprogramme that will meet your needs and offer an outstandingexperience. We hope you enjoy your time with us this evening.

Dr Lynnette Turner, Acting Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Education

Welcome

Early Years Educationwith QTS (Undergraduate)

Presentation followed by Q&A 6:15pm & 7:15pm E16

BA (Hons) Early Years (Undergraduate)Early Years Teacher Status Undergraduate Routes

Presentation followed by Q&A 6.45pm E22

Early Years PGCE(Postgraduate)

Presentation followed by Q&A 6:15pm & 7:15pm E23

Early Years Teacher Status Graduate Routes(Postgraduate)

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E17

Course

EARLY YEARS UNDERGRADUATE

What When Where

Teacher Training Courses

EARLY YEARS POSTGRADUATE

Course

PRIMARY UNDERGRADUATE

What When Where

Primary Education with QTS (Undergraduate)

Programme Presentationand Personal StatementGuidance

6:15pm & 7:15pm E1

Primary PGCE(Postgraduate)

Specialisms in• English• Mathematics• Modern Languages• Science• Mathematics Specialist

Presentation followed by Q&A 6:15pm & 7:15pm E25

PRIMARY POSTGRADUATE

School Direct Primary One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E24

SECONDARY UNDERGRADUATE

Secondary Education with QTS (Undergraduate)

Presentation 6:15pm & 7:15pm E20

BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E5

Computer Science & Information TechnologyDesign & Technology

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E7

English Modern Foreign LanguagesReligious Education

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E6

Course What When Where

SECONDARY POSTGRADUATE

Secondary PGCE(Postgraduate) Presentation 6:15pm & 7:15pm E2

Applied Art & DesignBusiness Education Computer Science & Information TechnologyDesign & Technology

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E7

BiologyChemistryMathematics, Physical EducationPhysicsPhysics with Maths

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E5

EnglishGeographyHistory Modern Foreign LanguagesMusicReligious Education

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E6

School Direct Secondary Presentation followed by Q&A 6:45pm E3

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

Undergraduate Application Advice Presentation and Q&A 7:00pm - 8:00pm E14

Postgraduate Application Advice

One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 7:00pm E21

Presentation and Q&A 7:00pm - 8:00pm E21

Professional Skills TestsOnline Literacy and NumeracyMock Tests and support

6:00pm - 8:00pm E9, E10

Course

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

What When Where

Further Education and Training

Presentation followed by Q&A 6:15pm & 7:15pm E19

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Children & YoungPeople’s Learning and Development

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E18

Early Years Leadership, Managementand Enterprise

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E17

Postgraduate Professional Development

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E18

Teaching, Learning and Child Development One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E18

Teaching, Learning and Mentoring Practice One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E18

Foundation Degree inEarly Years Practice and Leadership

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E17

BA (Hons) Early YearsPractice and Leadership(top up)

One to one drop in 6:00pm - 8:00pm E17

Topic

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

What When Where

Access Programmes (Equivalency Programmesand Fastrack)

One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 8:00pm E15

Admissions Advice One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 8:00pm E15

Scholarships Advice One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 8:00pm E12

Student Fees and Finance

Presentation 5:30pm E1

One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 8:00pm E12

Postgraduate Application Advice

One to one informationand advice 6:00pm - 7:00pm E21

Presentation and Q&A 7:00pm - 8:00pm E21

Undergraduate Application Advice Presentation and Q&A 7:00pm - 8:00pm E14

Professional Skills TestsOnline Literacy and NumeracyMock Tests and support

6:00pm - 8:00pm E9, E10

Applying to Edge Hill University

Equivalency ProgrammeIf 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 EdgeHill Equivalency Test Module.

For further information and to register your interest please go toedgehill.ac.uk/tests

Please see a member of the Admissions Team for clarification of your qualifications.

FastrackAccess 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 InitialTeacher Training programme for adults, designed to give you the skills and knowledgeto prepare yourself for entry to a specific Initial Teacher Training course at Edge HillUniversity. Successful completion will enable you to start a full time Initial TeacherTraining degree from the following September.

For further information and an application form please go toedgehill.ac.uk/fastrack

Please check website for details of the routes available.

Access Programmes

Applications for admission to Initial Teacher Training should be made to The Universityand Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for both undergraduate and postgraduateroutes, the contact details are as follow

UCAS Teacher TrainingRosehillNew Barn LaneCheltenhamGloucestershireGL52 3LZ

Teacher Training: 0871 468 0469 www.ucas.ac.uk

Direct applications to Edge Hill UniversityApplications for Foundation Degrees, part-time programmes and professionaldevelopment should be made directly to Edge Hill University. Application Forms areavailable today from the Helpdesk or can be downloaded from the Edge Hill website.

Applications for Initial Teacher Training

AccommodationFor accommodation enquiries, e.g. halls of residence, pricing or locally availableaccommodation, please contact our Accommodation Team: 01695 584200

AdmissionsFor any application enquiries please ask our Admissions Team this evening, oralternatively contact them on the following number: 01695 650950

Campus ToursMonthly Campus tours are available, to find out more or if you have any questions aboutcampus tours please call our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or emailingstudy@edgehill.ac.uk

ChildcareFor help or advice about childcare please call the Student Information Centre Helpdesk:01695 584554

Equivalency TestsFor any enquiries please contact our Access Programmes Team: 01695 650950 oremail edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk

Student FinanceFor advice on managing all aspects of student finance please call a member of ourFinance and Welfare Team on the following number: 01695 657250

Enquiries and Contact List

For your own safety and well-being, visitors are asked to take note of the following in-formation:

What to do…On hearing the fire alarm

• 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

• 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/mislaidReport details to staff on the Helpdesk located in the foyer of this building. Shouldyou have any other problems, please report to staff at the Helpdesk in the main foyer.

Emergency Procedures

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