education open eveningthursday 3rd May 2012

EducationOpenEventThursday 17th October,2013, 6pm - 8pm

Welcome to the Faculty of EducationOpen Evening.

I am very pleased that you have taken thetime to come along and see what we haveto offer.

The Faculty of Education at Edge Hill is theUK's largest provider of education andtraining for the whole school workforce andwe continually strive to offer an outstandingexperience for all of our students as they learnand prepare for their chosen career working as part of the country’s children’s workforce.

The University has recently achieved Grade 1‘outstanding' results across all 33 possiblegraded areas covering every phase of initialteacher training - Primary & Early Years,Secondary and Post-Compulsory Educationand Training. This recognition from Ofstedreflects the quality of the training experienceat Edge Hill University and its partnerschools and colleges, and the stunning out-comes that our trainees achieve.

We are keen to help and support you in mak-ing the correct choice of programme that willmeet your needs and offer that reallyoutstanding experience that I know you arelooking for.

I hope you enjoy your time with us and thatwe can help you make the right choice

With very best wishes,

Robert Smedley, Pro Vice-Chancellor andDean of the Faculty of Education

Welcome

Robert Smedley, Pro Vice-Chancellorand Dean of the Faculty of Education

FIND OUT ABOUT COURSES AND SUBJECTS

Early Years Education with QTS

Presentation followed by Q&A

Teaching, learningand assessmentskills workshop

6:15pm & 7:15pm

7pm

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Primary Education with QTS

Presentation followed by Q&A

Teaching, learningand assessmentskills workshop

6:15pm & 7:15pm

7pm

E1

E5

Early Years PGCE

Presentation followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm E21

Early Years Professional Practice and Leadership

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E22

Early Years TeacherStatus

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E22

International EarlyYears Education

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E22

Post-CompulsoryEducation andTraining

Presentation 6:15pm & 7:15pm E7

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Children andYoung People’sLearning andDevelopment

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E23

PostgraduateProfessional Development

One to one drop in

6pm – 8pm E24

Primary PGCE- English- Mathematics- Modern Languages- Science- PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist- School Direct

Presentation followed by Q&A

6:15pm & 7:15pm E25

Undergraduate Secondary Education withQTS - Overview- Design & Technology- English- Mathematics- Modern Languages- Religious Education- Science - Biology - Chemistry - Physics

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Secondary PGCE- Overview

- Applied Art & Design- Business Education- Computer Science and Information Technology- Design & Technology- English- Geography- History- Mathematics- Modern Foreign Languages- Music- Physical Education- Physics with Maths- Religious Education- Science - Biology - Chemistry - Physics

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School Centred Initial TeacherTraining

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E8

Teaching, Learning and MentoringPractice

One to one drop in 6pm – 8pm E23

APPLYING TO EDGE HILL ADVICE

Access Programmes (Equivalency Programmes and Fastrack)

One to one information and advice

6pm – 8pm E6

Admissions advice

One to one information and advice

6pm – 8pm E6

Professional Skills Tests

Mock Tests 6pm – 8pm E9

Student Fees andFinance

Presentation followed by Q&A

5:30pm E1

One to one information and advice

6pm – 8pm E6

Topic What When Where

Equivalency ProgrammeIf you do not have the necessary GCSE grade C or above in EnglishLanguage, Mathematics or Science, tutors will be able to offer adviceabout the appropriate Edge Hill 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 yourqualifications.

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)

Access to Higher Education (7 weeks)

Fastrack is an intensive 30 week part time and 6 weeks full time Preparation for Initial Teacher Training programme for adults, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare yourself forentry to a specific Initial Teacher Training course at Edge Hill University.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

Routes available to be confirmed, please check website for details.

Access Programmes

Applications for admission to initial teacher training should be made toThe University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for both theundergraduate and postgraduate routes, the contact details are as follow

UCAS Teacher TrainingRosehillNew Barn LaneCheltenhamGloucestershireGL52 3LZ

Teacher Training: 0871 468 0469www.ucas.com

Applications for Foundation Degrees, part-time programmes andprofessional development should be made directly to Edge Hill University.

Application Forms are available today from the Helpdesk or can bedownloaded from the Edge Hill website.

Applications for Initial Teacher Training

Direct applications to Edge Hill University

AccommodationFor accommodation enquiries, e.g. halls of residence, pricing or locallyavailable accommodation, please contact our Accommodation Team;01695 584200

AdmissionsFor any application enquiries please ask our Admissions Team thisevening, or alternatively contact them on the following number;01695 650950

Campus ToursCampus tours are available on the first Wednesday of each month at2:00pm from the Main Reception. Please note these can be arrangedby calling 01695 657000 or emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk

ChildcareFor help or advice about childcare please call the Student InformationCentre Helpdesk; 01695 584554

Equivalency TestsFor any enquiries please contact our Access Programmes Team;01695 650950 or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk

Student FinanceFor advice on managing all aspects of student finance please call amember of our Finance and Welfare Team on the following number;01695 584554

Enquiries and Contact List

For your own safety and well-being, visitors are asked to take note ofthe following information:

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 acrossthe 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 thisbuilding. Should you have any other problems, please report to staff atthe Helpdesk in the main foyer.

Emergency Procedures

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