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Getting Started at Edge Hill University Faculty of Education

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Contents

Welcome from the Dean of Faculty 2

Introduction and Key Dates 3

Admissions 4

Enrolment Sessions including advice for students living inUniversity Halls of Residence 6

Tuition Fees and Funding 13

Travel and Car Parking 14

Advice and Services 15

Contacts 16

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Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to EdgeHill University and congratulationson securing a place onone of theFaculty of Education’sProgrammes.

The Faculty of Education at Edge Hill has awell-established national reputation for itsoutstanding provision, employment success and iscommitted to providing the very best studentexperience. In March 2011 the Faculty was awarded33 grade ones by Ofsted out of a possible 33 reportingcells – a unique achievement. These grades wereawarded across its entire initial teacher trainingprovision – Primary and Early Years, Secondary andPost-Compulsory Education and Training.

As part of your programme you will be supported bya teamof highly skilled and experienced tutorswho arecommitted to ensuring that youachieve yourmaximumpotential. Throughout your experience with us youwill be supported but also challenged, stretched anddriven to be outstanding as part of our commitmentto your achievement and career progression.

Within the University and Faculty your voice andopinions are very important and play a key role inour feedback mechanisms which in turn provide uswith information about how well students think weare doing at meeting their needs. We do listen andthere arenumerousopportunities for you to takepart inthis important strand of being a student in the Faculty.

I very much hope you enjoy your time with us.

Robert SmedleyThe DeanFaculty of Education

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IntroductionAs the fastest growing University in the country we strive to provide our students with thebest support and facilities available. We hope you enjoy your time with us and that yougo on to have a challenging and satisfying career. This booklet has been designed forstudents/trainees based at the Ormskirk campus starting in September 2011, studentsstarting their studies later in the year will be notified separately of the date and time.

Programme InductionFor students/trainees starting their Programme in September your Faculty will organiseyour ‘Induction’ or ‘Freshers’ Week’ Programme, which is a series of activities to welcomeyou to the University and to introduce you to your academic life. For further informationplease see the enclosed Programme Information. There will also be an opportunityto meet with your Tutors and to find out about the full range of support services andfacilities available to you. It is important that you participate in all ‘Freshers’ Week’ orInduction Activities’ for students starting in early September or later in the academic year.

PGCE Primary, Secondary, PCET and Future Teachers ProgrammesInformation about your enrolment and Induction will be enclosed with this booklet.

Part Time Students/TraineesIf you have any queries or need any further information please contact your ProgrammeLeader for advice.

Top Up Degrees from Foundation Programmes starting in SeptemberYou must attend your scheduled Enrolment Session and Induction, please contact yourProgramme Leader for further advice.

Teaching TimetableFull time students/trainees can normally expect to be in the UniversityMonday to Friday.Sessions can be scheduled from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. You will receive full informationoutlining the exact details of your taught sessions during Freshers' week/Induction. PartTime students/trainees should contact their Programme Leader for advice.

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FlexiblePGCESecondary– all Subjects

Saturday 10 September 2011

Programme Date

Enrolment and Induction Day

PGCE PCET Full Time Monday 12 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

PGCE Early Years Tuesday 30 August 2011 Enrolment and InductionInduction/TeachingstartsMonday 5 September 2011

PGCE Future TeachersProgrammeMathematics,Chemistry and Physics

Monday 26 September 2011 Enrolment and ProgrammeStart Date

Flexible PGCE PrimaryPathway A or B

Wednesday 31 August 2011 Enrolment and Induction

PGCE PrimaryFull Time andFlexi Pathway C

Thursday 1 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

PGCE Secondary– all Subjects

Friday 2 September EnrolmentInduction/TeachingstartsMonday 5 September 2011

PGCE Secondary –Enrolment for allSubjects who havestudied the SKEProgramme

Tuesday 6 September 2011 EnrolmentInduction/TeachingstartsMonday 5 September 2011

PGCE PCET Part Time Wednesday 28 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

Activity

Friday 16 September 2011 Enrolment Session 1for NewFull Time and Direct Entry to Year 2 studentswho will be living at home or in accommodation NOTowned by the University

Sunday 18 September 2011 Enrolment Session 3‘Welcome Sunday’ for studentsmoving into UniversityHalls of Residence

Monday 19 Septemberto Friday 23 September 2011

Freshers’Week for allUndergraduate students

PGCE Early Years/Primary/Secondary and Flexible Programmes

Date Activity

BA/BSc (Hons) ITT Early Years/Primary/Key Stage 2/3 and Secondary Programmes

Key Dates for Enrolment, ‘Freshers’ Week’ and Induction

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Programme Date

BA (Hons) PrimaryEducation with QTSPart TimeOrmskirk Campus

Monday 12 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction Day,Induction/Teaching startsMonday 19 September 2011 andfurther Induction on Thursday22 September 2011

BA (Hons) Childrenand Young People’sLearning andDevelopment

Thursday 22 September 2011 Enrolment Session 2Induction/TeachingstartsMonday 19 September 2011

BA (Hons) Teaching,Learning andMentoring PracticeFull Time

Thursday 22 September 2011 Enrolment Session 2Induction/Teaching startsMonday 19 September 2011

BA (Hons) Teaching,Learning &MentoringPractice OrmskirkCampus Part Time,

Wednesday 28 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

BA (Hons) Early YearsLeadership –Top Up to Final Yearfrom FoundationDegree Part Time

Thursday 29 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

BA (Hons) Early YearsPractice –Top Up to Final Yearfrom FoundationDegree Part Time

Thursday 29 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

Activity

BA (Hons) Undergraduate ProgrammesFull Time/Part Time/Flexible based at the Ormsksirk Campus

Please Note: Additional information will be supplied for:

*Students who are not due to complete their Enrolment in Session 1,2 or 3*Students NOT based at the Ormskirk Campus Programmes* Foundation Programmes

BA Teaching LearningandMentoring PracticePart Time Flexible

Friday 9 September 2011 Enrolment and Induction

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Admissions

Outstanding Offer ConditionsIf you have outstanding conditions to meet, please provide evidence to Admissions assoon as possible in order for your place to be confirmed. It is your responsibility toensure that you havemet all the necessary conditions of your offer and you will not be ableto complete enrolment until any outstanding conditions have been satisfied.

Please note:

• Applicants whose status is unconditional on UCAS/GTTR Track will be able to enrolor part-enrol

• Applicants whose offer is still conditional will NOT be able to enrol and shouldcontact Admissions on 01695 650950 for further advice

• All Non Residential applicants are advised to check their status on UCAS/GTTRTrack on the morning of the enrolment day and only attend the Enrolment Sessionif your offer is unconditional

• Residential applicants must attend the Enrolment Session on Welcome Sunday• Clearing applicants should carefully read instructions from Admissions and ensure

your UCAS application is referred to Edge Hill prior to enrolment• If due to delays processing your application and clearance, you miss your scheduled

Enrolment Session please contact [email protected] or the StudentInformation Desk in the SIC for advice

Important: you must attend all Induction and for undergraduate students/traineesFreshers’Week activities inweek one even if you are not able to enrol at your scheduled time.

Proof of QualificationsIf you have been asked for verification of your qualifications, please send copies of yourcertificates to Admissions.

Some Programmes in the Faculty have Medical, GTC and/or CriminalRecords Bureau clearance requirements. If these are listed as outstandingconditions of your offer please read on.

Medical ClearanceYou cannot enrol without medical clearance. If you have not already done so, please sendyour completed declaration of health questionnaire to Admissions. This can be a lengthyprocess if your form has to be sent to Occupational Health for clearance so you should dothis as soon as possible.

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)You will not be able to enrol without CRB clearance. If you have not already done so,please send your completed CRB application form to Admissions as soon as possible. Ifyou have already received your CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate, please keep it in asafe place and do not lose it. In the event that clearance is not through before the start dateof your first placement, we will discuss this with you and try to find a suitable solution.This may involve a deferred start date for your placement.

General Teaching Council for England (GTC) Provisional RegistrationYou cannot enrol if you have not been assessed as suitable for provisional registration withthe General Teaching Council for England (GTC). If you have not already done so, pleasesend your completed GTC Suitability Assessment Form to Admissions as soon as you can.In some cases we have to refer the Suitability Form to the GTC for a decision which can bea lengthy process. Youwill not be able to enrol if a decision on your suitability is still pending.

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Enrolment

To become amember of Edge Hill University and to activate your IT/library account, youmust complete the University Enrolment process, this will:

• Ensure that your records are correct on the University Student Record System• Allow you to confirm that you agree to abide by the University Rules and Regulations• Confirm your attendance which will release your student loan (Home students only)• Provide you with your ‘Unicard’ which is your University ID card• Issue your University account to access a range of resources and services to support

you with your studies, including book loans, access to electronic resources both on andoff campus, access to student PCs and an Edge Hill University student e-mail account

The Enrolment Sessions are timetabled into slots, either allocated in alphabetical orderby surname or by Programme. You are required to enrol at a specified time slot and youmay arrive at anytime within your given slot. For undergraduate students please see theSessions Charts for details, other trainees should refer to their programme informationfor guidance. You only need to attend one Enrolment Session, not both, forexample if you are living in University Halls of Residence you will attend Session 3 onWelcome Sunday 18 September, you do not need to attend Session 1 on 15/16 September.

The enrolment process should take no longer than one hour to complete, youmust bringwith youONE form of Identification (ID) from the following list:

Type of ID

- Full valid UK signed passport- Overseas valid signed passport- BRP card issued by the UKBA- Full valid UK driving licence (preferably the photo version)- Provisional UK driving licence (photo version)- Valid photo Identity Card (EU countries only)- Birth Certificate (or adoption certificate where appropriate)- Plus Marriage certificate (where appropriate)

For queries regarding your ID please e-mail: [email protected]

Youmust attend your scheduled Enrolment Session. Failure to attend will meanthat you will be subject to the £50 late Enrolment Fee, plus there will be asignificant delay in payment of your loan or bursary. If you have any queriesplease contact the Enrolment Team for advice: [email protected].

Important: Due to changes in UK legislation students/trainees who do nothold a UK Passport must present their Passport or UKBA issued BRP card asproof of ID and original copies of their valid visa. A copy will be taken and kepton your University record. Non-UK nationals with queries about thisdocumentation should contact theUniversity’s Centre for International Educatione-mail: [email protected]

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Travelling to your Enrolment Session

If you are attending Enrolment Sessions 1 or 2 you are advised, where possible totravel to the University byPublic Transport. Parking isEXTREMELY LIMITED oncampus and you cannot be guaranteed a car parking space. It is important that you planyour journey in advance, travel information is available from:edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel/journeyplanning.

A ‘Temporary Parking Permit’ valid for one day only, to cover your Enrolment Session isenclosed with your pack. Youmust display it on your dashboard as you enter the campusmain entrance and hand it in to one of our parking attendants. You will be directed to thenearest available space, if any are available. We must emphasise that POSSESSIONOF THE CAR PARKING PERMIT DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A CARPARKING SPACE and we are not in a position to guarantee that parking spaces will beavailable. For advice on car parking for disabled students please contact the InclusionTeam [email protected].

If you are attending Enrolment Session 2 please see the relevant section of this bookletfor advice.

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M57

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M6

M6

M61

M53

M56

M62M66

M65

M67

M60

M60

M5

M4

M1

M1

M6

M25

M6

M62

Donegal

Derry

Belfast

Sligo

Knock

GalwayDublin

Athlone

Wexford

Waterford

Shannon

Limerick

CorkKerry

Aberdeen

Dundee

EdinburghGlasgow

CarlisleNewcastle

Preston

Manchester

Leeds

Sheffield

Nottingham

Birmingham

Cambridge

London

Norwich

Portsmouth

Bristol

Exeter

Cardiff

Isle of Man

Liverpool

PrestonBlackburn

Bolton

MANCHESTER

Wigan

WarringtonLIVERPOOL

Chester

Southport

Ormskirk

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Enrolment Session 1

Students/trainees living at home or in accommodation NOT owned by the University:

End:StartTime:

Surnamesbeginningwith:

Faculty of EducationNon-ResidentialITT Students

3.00 pm2.30 pmA-Z

A – L

M – Z

A-Z

4.00 pm3.00 pm

5.00 pm4.00 pm

6.00 pm5.00 pm

Friday 16th September 2011BA (Hons) Early Years Educationwith QTS

BA (Hons) Primary Educationwith QTS

BA/BSc (Hons) Key Stage 2/3Education with QTS – all SubjectsBSc (Hons) Secondary Educationwith QTS – all Subjects

Location:Main Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Faculty of Health Building

Enrolment Session 2

BA (Hons) Undergraduate Programmes (Non ITT). Students/trainees living at home orin accommodation NOT owned by the University:

End:StartTime:

Surnamesbeginningwith:

Faculty of Education NonResidential Undergraduatestudents (Non ITT)

3.30 pm3.00 pmA-Z

A – L

M – Z

4.30 pm3.30 pm

5.30 pm4.30 pm

Thursday 22nd September2011BA (Hons) Teaching, Learning andMentoring Practice – Full Time *

BA (Hons) Children and YoungPeople’s Learning and Development– Full time

Location:Report to Ground Floor of the Wilson Centre

*Part time students studying at Shrewsbury, Wirral, Coventry and Ormskirk please seeseparate Programme Booklet for details

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Enrolment Session 3

Students/trainees living in University Halls of Residence and International Students

Students/trainees who have been allocated accommodation in the University Hallsof Residence must enrol on Sunday 18 September 2011, according to the surnamealphabetical split indicated in the following chart:

End:StartTime:

Surnamesbeginningwith:

Faculty of Education ITTStudents who have beenallocated accommodationin University Halls ofResidence

9.30 am9.00 amA

B

C

D

E-F

G

H

I-K

L

M

N-Q

R

S-T

U-Z

10.15 am9.30 am

10.45 am10.15 am

11.00 am10.45 am

11.30 am11.00 am

11.45 am11.30 am

12.30 pm11.45 am

1.00 pm12.30 pm

1.15 pm1.00 pm

2.00 pm1.15 pm

2.45 pm2.00 pm

3.00 pm2.45 pm

4.00 pm3.00 pm

4.45 pm4.00 pm

InternationalStudents

A-Z

4.30 pm4.00 pm

Sunday 18th September 2011

Location:Main Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Faculty of Health Building

Following your enrolment session you will proceed to the Hall Key collection point, whichis located in the Faculty of Health Building.

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Moving into University Halls of Residence

If you will be staying in University Halls of Residence you should arrive onWelcomeSunday 18th September 2011. You should drive onto campus via the entrance on StHelens Road where you will be directed to a car park at the rear of the campus. You areadvised to arrive no more than 1 hour in advance of your allocated enrolment time.

Before you are issued with your accommodation keys you are required to:-

• Complete the University Enrolment process• Make arrangements to pay your hall fees in full or by instalments before your

arrivalonWelcomeSunday - you cando this online atedgehill.ac.uk/payments.(Please check our website for information about when this link will be available).

Please note: if you have set up a plan to pay by instalments, you will only need to payyour £150 damage deposit prior to arrival.

Once you have enrolled and collected your accommodation keys you can return to yourvehicle to be directed to the drop off zone closest to your residence. A limited supply oftrolleys will be available to assist you inmoving your belongings into your accommodation.You will then be required to move your vehicle out of the drop off zone to one of the carparks (on the edge of the campus) to allow other students to access the drop off zone.

You may be required to walk some distance from the drop off zone to the halls ofresidence. Belongings should therefore be transported to University in suitable containerse.g. crates and suitcases onwheels. If you have disabled access requirements please [email protected]

Hall TalksAll residential studentsMUST attend their Welcome Sunday Halls Talk, please see thefollowing chart for details.

Car ParkingStudents living in University Halls of Residence are NOT permitted to keep a car oncampus. However, students who are required to attend placement as part of their studiesmay apply for a temporary permit for the duration of their placement. In such circumstancesthese students should contact their Programme Leader and ask them to email their nameand residence, together with their Programme details and placements dates, to the FMHelpdesk as authorisation.

5.oo pm StanleyCloughLadyMargaretJohn Dalton

Time Hall (s)

5.oo pm EM ButterworthMargaret BainKatherine FletcherLady OpenshawEleanor Rathbone

5.45 pm Founders Court 5.45 pm Forest Court -Ash, Beech,Rowan, Willow

6.30 pm Graduates Court

RoomW1, Wilson Centre Room E1, Faculty of Education

6.30 pm Forest Court -Cedar, Elm, HollyLarch, Maple, Oak

Time Hall (s)

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Tuition Fees and Funding

Full Time Undergraduate, PGCE Students/TraineesTheUniversity follows Department for Education and TDA guidelines when setting tuitionfees for Programmes. Full Time UK and EU students are liable for £3375 Tuition Feesfor 2011/12. If you have completed your funding application form you must bring a copyof your ‘University or College Payment Advice’ and all relevant documentation to yourEnrolment Session. If you have not received your financial assessment by the time youcome to enrol, you should take it to Academic Registry in the Student Information Centreas soon as possible. Youmay be eligible to take out a Tuition Fee Loan up to ninemonthsinto your programme, please contact Student Finance England on0845 300 50 90for further details.

Self funded Students/TraineesIf you are paying your own Tuition Fees you must provide a letter at your EnrolmentSession to confirm that you take full responsibility for payment of all Tuition Fees relatedto your programme, it should state that you will pay them at Enrolment or the timesagreed with the University Finance Office. If you have not applied for a Tuition Fee Loan,or are not eligible for funding you will be invoiced and liable for payment of the fullTuition Fee by December 2011.

Payment Arrangements for Self-Funded Students/TraineesTuition Fees must be either paid in full at the start of the academic year or by recurringcard payment in three instalments. Please contact the Tuition Fees Team for furtherinformation related to payments on01695 584792 or 584622 prior to the start of yourprogramme.

Maintenance Grants/Loan PaymentsFor eligible students/trainees Student Finance will pay your Student Loan andMaintenance Grant directly into your Bank Account 3 – 5 working days after youhave fully enrolled with the University irrespective of the date indicated on yourpayment schedule. Payments will not be made if Student Finance has notcompleted your financial assessment. If you need advice about applying forfunding please contact the Student Financial Advice Team in Student Services [email protected]

Edge Hill BursariesIf you qualify for the full Maintenance Grant and you have indicated that you haveconsented to share your information, you may receive a £500 Edge Hill Bursary. Thiswill be paid to you automatically in June 2012.

TDA and HEFCE BursariesIf you are eligible for either a TDA or HEFCE bursary you will receive information duringyour Enrolment Session.

International Students/TraineesGuidance on Tuition Fees and Funding for International students can be obtained fromthe Centre for International Education.

Part Time Students/TraineesFor guidance on Tuition Fees and Funding for Part Time students please [email protected].

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Travel and Car Parking

Withmore students than ever joining theUniversity, parking on campus isEXTREMELYLIMITED. It is important that you plan your journey in advance and where possible usePUBLIC TRANSPORT. Further information on reduced rates for public transport,cycling and car sharing visit edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel and JourneyPlanning from edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel/journeyplanning.

The University operates the ‘Edge Hill Link’ bus service between the campus andOrmskirk bus station every 15 minutes (a pathway from the bus station leads directly tothe train station) throughout the day, 8.00 am to 8.45 pm Monday to Friday, excludingBank Holidays and 8.00 am to 5.45 pm Saturday. The service is free on production ofyour ‘Unicard’.

Travel to the University:

Rail From Liverpool Central to Ormskirk station on Merseyrail’s Northern Line orPreston to Ormskirk station on Northern rail.National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

Air: There are two airports servicing the Ormskirk area:Liverpool Airport 0871 521 8484 www.liverpoolairport.comManchester Airport 0871 271 0711 www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Road: Via the M6 North and South, junction 26, then onto the M58, junction 3,taking the A570 towards Southport and Ormskirk. The campus can alsobe reached from Preston or Liverpool via the A59. Satellite Navigationaddress: 53.558622,-2.875178. Using our postcode in your sat nav mayresult in directions to our back entrance which is only open at certain times.If you wish to use the postcode it is L39 4QP but please check that the routebrings you via St Helens Road.

Car ParkingYOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO TRAVEL TO UNIVERSITY BY PUBLICTRANSPORT. Car Parking is extremely limited on campus. If you have explored alloptions and must travel by car you should be aware that:

• TheUniversity cannotguaranteeyouaparkingspace, even if youhaveaCarParkingPermit• During Freshers’ Week and in Term Time you can expect to find long queues of traffic

from 8.00 am onwards and severe delays entering campus• When the car park is full you will be asked to find safe alternative parking off campus• Parking in Ormskirk town centre is limited, it is mainly pay and display, please see

www.westlancsdc.gov.uk and click on the link for parking in Ormskirk, foralternative parking options

• The University is in a residential area and if you do not park legally and sensibly yourcar may be towed away by the police

Car Parking PermitsThe University operates a Car Parking Permit system and you will NOT be allowed topark on campus if you do not have a valid Permit. Temporary arrangements have beenmade to cover your Enrolment Session, please see the Enrolment Section of this bookletfor details. You will be advised about the process for you to apply for a permanent CarParking Permit at your Enrolment Session.Wemust emphasise thatPOSSESSIONOFTHE PERMIT DOESNOTGUARANTEE YOUA CAR PARKING SPACE and weare not in a position to guarantee that parking spaces will be available on any given day.For advice on car parking for disabled students please contact Inclusive Services [email protected].

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Advice and Services

Council Tax CertificatesThe local council will normally need to see an Exemption Certificate confirming yourstudent status and programme of study. The University has entered into an agreementwith various Local Councils whereby it will not be necessary for students to supply theirlandlords with individual council tax certificates. Students will not normally be issuedwith individual Council Tax Exemption certificates.For information E: [email protected]

Edge Hill Catering ServicesThere is a wide range of choices from full meals to tasty snacks plus a range of hot andcold beverages in comfortable surroundings. All food is available to either eat in or take away.

Excellence ScholarshipsVisitedgehill.ac.uk/scholarships for informationabout therangeofScholarshipsavailable.

‘The Hub’Edge Hill University’s exciting new addition to the campus. The Hub will provide anexcellent social and dining experience and will form part of the University’s ongoinginvestment and commitment to deliver a truly exceptional campus and student experience.

We look forward to seeing you in the ‘Hub’ where facilities will include:

• 3 high-quality catering outlets• A high street retail unit• Brand new accommodation for the Students’ Union• Classroom space and a range of learning facilities

International, Study Abroad and Erasmus StudentsYou will receive separate Welcome Pack and Induction information from the Centre forInternational Education. If you have any queries or need further information pleaseE: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1695 657122.

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Students with Additional RequirementsIf you have not already made contact with the University Inclusive Services pleasecontact: E: [email protected]

Physical impairment, mental health needs, sensory impairment or other needs, pleasecontact Edge Hill’s Inclusive services T: 01695 584190

Specific learning difficulties, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD pleasecontact the Dyslexia Support Team: T: 01695 584372

Are you a Care Leaver?Did you know that you may be entitled to a £750 Edge Hill University bursary? Help usto help you by informing us that you are a care leaver when you start at University andthat you are happy for us to contact you. For further information visit the Care Leaverspage at: edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices

Students’ UnionFor further information about the range of services run by the Student Union duringFreshers’ Week and throughout the year visit:www.edgehillsu.org.uk

Term DatesTerm date information is available from: edgehill.ac.uk/registry/TermDates

University LibraryFor further information about the University Library Services please visit:edgehill.ac.uk/ls

The Venue and University Club‘The Venue’ is the University on-campus bar. It provides everything you would expectfrom a student bar, alcoholic and soft drinks as well as entertainment in the form ofthemed nights and live bands.

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Useful Contacts

Help Line Number 0800 0286677

Use this number for all telephone enquiries up to 5.00 pm on Friday 23rd September 2011

After this date please contact your Programme Leader or the Student Information Deskon 01695 584554

E-mail contacts

Department/Team E-mail Address

Admissions [email protected]

Accommodation Team [email protected]

Care Leaver [email protected]

Centre forInternational Education [email protected]

Enrolment Teamand Council Tax [email protected]

Facilities Management – FM [email protected]

Financial Advice Team [email protected]

Inclusive Services(Inclusion andDyslexia Support Teams) [email protected]

Scholarships [email protected]

Students’ Union [email protected]

Tuition Fees [email protected]

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