Getting Started at Edge Hill UniversityFull-time PGCE TraineesSeptember 2015

Getting Started at Edge Hill U

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Congratulations

Well done on gaining your place at Edge Hill University – we arelooking forward to welcoming you here.

This Getting Started Guide will help you prepare for your time at University.Please read all of the sections carefully as they contain important informationabout your arrival at Edge Hill. If you have any questions about any of theinformation within this guide, please contact 0800 028 6677 or emailgettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk

All of the information in this guide is also available on our mobile compatiblewebsite at edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/pgce

ContentsPreparing to arrive:Enrolment page 4Admissions page 7Your First Week page 8Preparing your finances page 9

Once you arrive:Campus Life page 14Student Support page 15

Term Dates page 20Useful Contacts page 21Campus Map page 26

Before you arrive

Enrolment page 4

Admissions page 7

First Week page 8

Preparing your finances page 9

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Enrolment is a mandatory process that you must go through at the beginning ofthe year to become a member of the University, activate your IT/Library accountand benefit from all its services.

The enrolment process consists of two stages:

Stage oneThe first stage is online enrolment which will open on Tuesday 25 August.You will receive an email w/c Monday 17 August, which will include all theinformation and instructions you will need to complete the process. To preparefor stage one, visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/online-enrolment-guideand read an online guide.

Stage twoAfter you have completed stage one, you will be required to attend stage two ofenrolment to fully enrol and provide the University with proof of your identity.Please note that you must have completed stage one no later than two workingdays before you arrive to complete stage two.

Below you can see when you will be required to complete stage two. Please notethat all sessions will take place in the Wilson Centre.

Enrolment

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Secondary PGCE stage two enrolment:

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A – D Friday 4 September

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9.00am - 10.00am

E – K Friday 4 September 10.00am - 11.00am

L – P Friday 4 September 11.00am - 12.00pm

Q – Z Friday 4 September 12.00pm - 1.00pm

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Early Years PGCE stage two enrolment:

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A – Z Monday 7 September

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10.00am - 11.00am

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Primary PGCE stage two enrolment:

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A – D Monday 7 September

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12.30pm - 1.30pm

E – K Monday 7 September 1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Further Education & Training PGCE stage two enrolment:

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A – L Tuesday 15 September

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2.00pm - 3.00pm

M – Z Tuesday 15 September 3.00pm - 4.00pm

L – P Monday 7 September 2.30pm - 3.30pm

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Secondary PGCE (for applicants completing SKE courses) stage two enrolment:

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A – F Tuesday 8 September

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10.00am - 11.00am

G – M Tuesday 8 September 11.00am - 12.00pm

N – Z Tuesday 8 September 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Q – Z Monday 7 September 3.30pm - 4.30pm

The following table shows what documents you MUST bring with you to stagetwo of enrolment:

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Please note that original ID must be provided. Copies will not beaccepted.1The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swedenand the UK.

Please note, you will not be fully enrolled until you have completedboth stages of enrolment.

UK Students

PassportorUK Birth Certificate* orUK Adoption Certificate* *and Marriage Certificateor change of name Deed Polldocument if applicable

University Payment Advice Notification (from Student Finance)or

Self-funded students are required to set up a payment plan or pay in fullon the day of enrolment

EEA1 and Switzerland Students

Passport orNational ID Card

Non-EEA Students

Passport andEvidence of Visastatus / BiometricResidence Permit

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If you have met all the academic conditions of your offer, including theProfessional Skills Tests, your offer status will show as Unconditional (UF) onUCAS Track, giving you the green light for enrolment. However, if you still haveoutstanding conditions to meet you can find further information on your nextsteps below:

If you are holding a Conditional offer and have outstanding academic conditions(including Professional Skills Tests) to meet, you will not be able to enrol untilyou supply evidence that these requirements have been met. You can check thestatus of your offer on UCAS Track at any time. If your offer is still Conditionalwhen the time comes to enrol, you are advised not to attend your allocatedenrolment session and to seek guidance from the Admissions Team bytelephoning 0800 028 6677. Please note, you should still attend all of thecourse-based activities and you will be able to enrol at a later date once you havemet your offer conditions.

Late ApplicantsIf you have applied late and have recently been made an offer you shouldcarefully read the instructions you have received from Admissions and ensurethat you comply with any conditions or deadlines set. Failure to do so couldmean that you will be unable to enrol.

Admissions

Starting your PGCE is an exciting new stage in your life. First Week is all aboutsettling in to your academic and social environment, meeting your tutors,making friends and generally finding your way around. As well as providing anintroduction to your course, there will be opportunities to find out how to makebest use of the Library and IT systems, and the full range of student supportservices available to you. It will help to orientate you in your new academicsurrounding and enable you to make a confident start to the PGCE withQTS Programme.

The most important thing about First Week is that you attend all your coursebased sessions and participate fully.

First Week runs on the following dates, depending on your programme:

Early Years: Monday 7 September 2015

Primary: Monday 7 September 2015

Secondary: Monday 7 September 2015

Further Education and Training: Monday 14 September 2015

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/pgce, and click on ‘Coursepreparation and First Week timetable’ to view and download your First Weektimetable.

The PGCE programme will be challenging, innovative, rigorous and enjoyable.The programme requires a great deal of commitment from you, but it is designedto help you develop the range of professional knowledge, reflectiveunderstanding and skills to become the best teacher possible.

Your First Week

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If you intend to get help with paying your tuition fees and living expenses foryour studies, now is the time to make sure that all loans and grants are in place.This will ensure that you receive your funding on time and your transition toUniversity life runs smoothly.

Applying for student financeIf you have not yet applied for help with financing your studies, you should applyimmediately at www.gov.uk/student-finance. As the process can take sometime it is important that you do not delay with making your application.Evidence of your application/assessment will be required when you enrol ontoyour course.

Assessment of Funding You must ensure you return your declaration form to Student Finance (this isto confirm you agree to the terms and conditions of the loan). Without this formStudent Finance are unable to complete final checks and approve yourapplication, which will lead to a delay in any funding being paid to you whenyou start your course. Once Student Finance have completed your assessmentthey will send you paperwork showing your entitlement to funding. You can alsocheck on the progress of your application online and see a copy of yourassessment once it is available.

Please ensure that all of your details are correct, including:

• The university you will be studying at• The course you will be studying• The tuition fee for your course.

If any of the above details are incorrect on your Student Finance paperworkplease contact TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk.

Preparing your finances

If you are self-funding your studies, please contact the Fees,Scholarships and Bursaries Team by emailing TuitionFees@edgehill.ac.uk prior to enrolment.

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When will I receive my funding?After you have completed stage two of enrolment, your first payment will bereleased. It can take up to five working days for payment to arrive in youraccount, or longer, if you applied for funding late. But remember, this will onlybe paid if your declaration form has been signed and returned to Student Financeand they have approved your application by completing all verification checks.

Please ensure that you bring your University/College Payment advice (containedin the pack you receive from Student Finance) with you when you enrol. Thiscontains your Student Support Number, which the University needs to identifyyou with the Student Loans Company and trigger your first payment. If you onlyrecently made an application to Student Finance for funding please bring a copyof the summary page which shows that you have applied for a tuition fee loan.

BursariesCurrent information regarding bursaries can be found at:edgehill.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees/moneymatters.

Your checklist• Apply for funding

• Sign and return your loan declaration to Student Finance and send any evidence that is required

• Make sure your application details are correct• Bring all of your paperwork with you to enrolment in order to

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Once you arrive

Campus Life page 14

Student Support page 15

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Sustainable TravelEdge Hill University encourages staff, students and visitors to travel here bysustainable means wherever possible and has developed a Travel Plan to includevarious sustainable travel initiatives.

The University provides a free shuttle bus to link the campus to Ormskirk towncentre, where other public transport options are available. For furtherinformation please visit edgehill.ac.uk/travel.

Parking PermitsCar parking at Edge Hill University is limited and cannot always accommodateall vehicles during peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible,that students use public transport.

Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol andreceive a student number before a parking permit application can be made.Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to parkon campus. There are some exceptions for students on placement.

The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however theprovision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to thelimited capacity on campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest you buildin sufficient time to park off campus when necessary.

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/gettingstarted/pgce, click on ‘Student Support’and then on the ‘Parking permits’ tab to find out more about parking on-campusand details of alternative parking provision close to the University.

CateringWhether it’s a quick coffee and a catch up or lunch between lectures, you aresure to find just what your taste buds are looking for from our wide selection ofon-site coffee bars, cafes, and restaurant.

All dining outlets at Edge Hill University have social spaces in which to eat andstudy as well as free wireless internet access.

RetailThere is an onsite McColls convenience store and the University Shop, both ofwhich sell food, drink, and stationery.

In addition, the University is located close to Ormskirk town centre where youwill find other shops and amenities.

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Student ServicesWe all need support and encouragement to succeed. The University providessupport both within faculties and central services to help students achieve thebest they can in their academic studies.

Students Services provide a range of centralised, specialist support servicesaimed at ensuring students can focus on their studies and their wellbeing. Theseinclude:

• The Student Information Centre (SIC)• Accommodation• Inclusive Services (see page 17) • Finance and Welfare Rights• Health and Wellbeing Care• Counselling• Support for Care Leavers• General support and guidance

For further information, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices

Student Support

Learning ServicesLearning Services provide learning resources centres and information provision,learning support, ICT user support for learning and teaching, eLearningdevelopment and support, media services, study skills and support for studentswith Specific Learning Difficulties (eg. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia).

Learning Services provide help and support with library and media resources,study spaces and 24/7 IT access as well as a range of guidance and support foracademic and research skills, help with accessing books and journals and alsothe development of Learning Edge, your virtual learning space.

Helpful, specialist staff can provide virtual and personal support for a widevariety of issues. You will find lots of information on our webpages, includingour Ask Us question service at askus.edgehill.ac.uk.

In September, Learning Services will offer a selection of sessions and drop-insso that students can get to know the University better and find out where theycan access resources and help and support.

Learning Services will be providing:

• Library tours during your first two weeks• Technology roadshows in the student HUB – come along and see us about

using technology at university and the apps you might need• Help with using wireless whilst on campus• Induction sessions as part of your first week activities – you will be able to

meet the librarian for your subject

Find out more at edgehill.ac.uk/ls.

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Inclusive ServicesIf you have additional needs, the Inclusive Services teams can provide you withtailored information and support. Both the Inclusion team and the SpLD supportteam work together to provide students with a supportive service which willenable you to study and live as independently as possible.

If you require advice and guidance for dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLD needscontact SpLD@edgehill.ac.uk or visit ehu.ac.uk/spld or come and meetus on the 1st floor of the University Library.

The Inclusion team, based in the Student Information Centre provides aprofessional and friendly service to students with a wide range of additionalneeds arising from physical impairments, mental health or complex needs. Youcan contact the team to chat in confidence about:

• Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)• Equipment, academic and personal support• Reasonable adjustments on placement

For more information, please contact inclusionteam@edgehill.ac.uk, visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive or come and meet us on theground floor of the Student Information Centre (SIC).

Council Tax Exemption CertificateYou can request a Council Tax Exemption Certificate online, through StudentCentral. The certificate will be emailed to your Edge Hill email account. This willbe valid for the current academic session only.

Please Note: Council Tax Exemption Certificates will not be available until thefirst teaching week of term and this will differ depending on the term dates foryour programme. A button to request a Certificate will appear on StudentCentral during your first week of term. If the button does not appear, and youbelieve that you are eligible for council tax exemption, please contact theEnrolment Team on enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk.

Edge Hill Students’ Union is a member-driven organisation, representing allstudents who attend Edge Hill University. Our vision is to be an essential partof Edge Hill University significantly adding value to your student experience.Specifically, we aim to:

• Be recognised by Edge Hill students and the University as the provider of excellent,effective advice and representation on academic and welfare matters

• Provide quality, well-used membership and commercial services for our diverse student body

• Be acknowledged by Edge Hill students as having made a positive difference to their lives

To achieve this we listen to your feedback and ideas, whilst ensuring we offerguidance, support and help if things go wrong.

The Union is run by four elected officers, a President, Vice President Welfare,Vice President Academic Representation and Vice President Activities. TheOfficers’ roles are to represent the student body on a variety of issues that affectyou, our members. We do this by representing your views at a number ofUniversity committees and boards and also run a range of campaigns.

The officer team are supported by a team of full-time and part-time staff, as wellas part-time Officers, elected to represent; LGBT students, disabled students,black students, part-time/mature students, postgraduate students and womenrespectively. These Officers help to inform projects that the full-time Officerswork on, as well as running their own campaigns on behalf of the students theyrepresent.

An essential function of the Union is our representation and as a result of studentfeedback we opened an Advice and Representation Centre and over the last twoyears the service has grown considerably, offering support and guidance in keyareas such as academic issues, welfare benefits, housing, money and debt. TheAdvice and Representation Centre runs drop-in sessions, pre-bookableappointments and phone consultations to help make the service as accessible aspossible for all students. The most important aspect of our service is that we aretotally independent from the University and so our advice is impartial,confidential and free to students.

Course Reps are also an integral part of our democracy and representation,ensuring all students’ voices are being heard, whether on a course level, or rightup to Faculty level. Being a Course Rep is great for employability andtransferable skills, empowering yourself and your peers to make sure you’regetting the best from your course.

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Societies are a great way to make friends and learn new skills, and we currentlyhave around 70 active societies. To join a group, or even start your own, the SUcan offer support and guidance, helping you make the most out of your studentexperience.

The Union annually organises a variety of events, starting with Freshers’ Week!Later in the year, EHSU hold the Graduation Ball, as well as a whole programmeof weekly events in the SU Bar and The Quad. The SU Bar also serves a greatrange of handmade burgers and pizza’s every day and our menu is also availableto take away. For your official Edge Hill merchandise, clothing and NUS Cards,The SUShop has regular deals and discounts!

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the services you want andneed, we have over the past couple of years developed and grown to provide youwith the advice centre, bar, shop and a range of activities through our studentled groups and we hope with you as our members we can continue to grow inthe future.

Your officers for 2015/16 arePresident - Steven RoukeVice President Academic Representation - Rosie McKennaVice President Welfare - Lauren BlundellVice President Activities - Patrick Soan

You can also keep in touch with the Students’ Union herew: www.edgehillsu.org.ukT:@edgehillsuF: /edgehillsu

Term Dates

By programme

PGCE Primary

Autumn Term All Years 07/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 04/04/16 01/07/16

PGCE Secondary

Autumn Term All Years 07/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 04/04/16 01/07/16

PGCE Early Years

Autumn Term All Years 07/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 04/04/16 01/07/16

PGCE Further Education and Training

Autumn Term All Years 14/09/15 18/12/15

Spring Term All Years 04/01/16 18/03/16

Summer Term All Years 04/04/16 01/07/16

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General EnquiriesContact our Getting Started Team on 0800 028 6677 or emailgettingstarted@edgehill.ac.uk for assistance with general queries andquestions about getting started at Edge Hill University.

For more specialised queries, please find a list of useful contacts below.

Accommodation 01695 584200accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk

Admissions 01695 650950admissions@edgehill.ac.uk

Enrolment 01695 657600enrolment@edgehill.ac.uk

Inclusive Services 01695 584372inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk

International Students (+44) 1695 657122international@edgehill.ac.uk

NCTL Bursaries 01695 657181teachingbursary@edgehill.ac.uk

Scholarships 01695 657245scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk

Student Finance 01695 657250financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk

Student Information Centre 01695 584554sichelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk

Students’ Union 01695 657301su@edgehill.ac.uk

Tuition Fees tuitionfees@edgehill.ac.uk

UCAS Customer Care Centre 0371 4680 469 or +44 330 3330 231from outside the UK

Student Finance England 0300 100 0607www.gov.uk/student-finance

Useful Contacts

Travelling to Edge Hill University by rail, air or road.You can find detailed travel information, driving direction and a campus mapat edgehill.ac.uk/location.

RailFrom Liverpool Central to Ormskirk on Merseyrail's Northern Line service orfrom Preston to Ormskirk on Northern Rail.National Rail nationalrail.co.uk

AirThere are two airports serving the Ormskirk area:Liverpool John Lennon Airport liverpoolairport.comManchester Airport manchesterairport.co.uk

RoadVia the M6 North and South junction 26, then onto the M58, junction 3, takingthe A570 towards Southport and Ormskirk. The Campus can also be reachedfrom Preston or Liverpool via the A59.

If using a satellite navigation system, you can enter L39 4QP as your destinationpostcode for a direct route. Please ensure that your journey will bring you to theUniversity's Main Entrance on St Helens Road.

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Campus Map

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Faculty of Education B43Faculty of Health and Social Care C54The Arts Centre D65GeoSciences D46Sport and Physical Activity Building (Wilson Centre) F37Psychology and Social Sciences Building (SPS) D48Business School Building E49Learning Innovation Centre (LINC) D410BioSciences D311Student Information Centre E512University Library E413Mathematics and Technology (MATEC) D214Sporting Edge G315Health and Wellbeing Centre, Milton House C116Security and Customer Information Centre F617Street and Venue F418Old Gym E319Durning Centre G220Lodge F721Laurels F222Hargrave A623Swimming Pool E424Creative Edge H425

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