Services for Schools and Colleges

Services for Schoolsand Colleges 2011/12

Contents

Edge Hill University Education Liaison and Events Team 2

The Information, Advice and Guidance Standards 3

School and College visits to the University 6

Open Days 7

Presentations and Workshops 8

Subject Conferences 10

General Studies and Critical Thinking 14

Other Services and Events 16

Professional Development for School and College Staff 17

Contact the Education Liaison and Events Team 19

Travelling to the University 20

EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY | SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 2011/12

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Edge Hill University Education Liaison and Events Team

Our aim in the Education Liaison and Events Team is to work with schools and collegesto raise the aspirations, awareness and achievement of potential higher education studentsby delivering sessions and activities and providing information, advice and guidance(IAG) which meet the needs of your students.

We seek to promote the full and wider benefits of higher education whilst being accurate,transparent and realistic in the IAG given at all stages of the student journey andmanagingthe expectations of the students we meet.

The team have extensive experience in delivering high quality and innovative genericand subject specific HE related activities and each year work with over 350 schools andcolleges across the country.

This brochure outlines the range of activities on offer to you and your students and alsoidentifies how our activities meet and are mapped against the standards set out in therecent IAG guidance. We are also more than happy to deliver bespoke sessions for youif you have particular requests.

To ensure that you receive information about the events and activities listed in thisbrochure as well as any additional events, please keep in touch with the Education LiaisonOfficer for your area and ensure that contact details for your school or college remainup to date.

Please note that all of our events are FREE OF CHARGE

We look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Ruth SlaterEducation Liaison and Events Manager

E: [email protected]: 01695 584 435M: 07770 366 245

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The Information, Advice and Guidance Standards

TheEducationLiaison andEvents Teamhaveworkedwith an independent careers education,information, advice and guidance specialist to ensure that our activities are mapped againstthe following elements and principles;

Framework for EconomicWellbeing 11-19 Career,Work- related Learningand Enterprise

Element 1 Recognise, develop and apply their skills for enterprise and employability

Element 2 Relate their own abilities, attributes and achievements to career intentionsandmake informed choices based on an understanding of available options

Element 3 Develop an awareness of the extent and diversity of opportunities inlearning and work

Element 4 Use their experiences of work to extend their understanding of careersand work

Element 5 Learn from contact with people who work

Element 6 Learn about how and why businesses operate

Element 7 Learn about working practices and environments

Element 8 Undertake tasks and practices set in work contexts

Element 9 Engage with ideas, challenges and applications from the business world

Quality, Choice and Aspiration – A strategy for young people’s InformationAdvice and Guidance. Principles of Impartial Careers Education

Principle 1 Empowers young people to plan and manage their own futures

Principle 2 Responds to the needs of each learner

Principle 3 Provides comprehensive information and advice

Principle 4 Raises Aspirations

Principle 5 Actively promotes equality of opportunity and challenges stereotypes

Principle 6 Helps young people to progress

By participating in any of the sessions or activities in this brochure your students willnot only gain valuable experience that will assist in their HE decision making, but willalso be able to provide evidence against the standards in these frameworks.


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School and College visits to the University

We would recommend that you arrange to visit the University with a group at sometime in the year. Visiting a range of Universities enables students to appreciate thedifferent types of institutions available and introduces new courses and ideas to them.Meeting current undergraduate students and seeing how much they are enjoying andsucceeding within a particular programme of study is particularly inspirational, withstudents frequently naming this aspect of visits the most useful and memorable.

Individual visit programmes will be tailored to meet the requirements of your students,but could include any combination of the presentations and workshops detailed withinthis brochure, introductions to departments and subjects, careers information andcampus and/or department tours.

How to arrange a visitPlease contact the Education Liaison Officer who is responsible for your area and theywill meet with you to find out about the group of students you would like to bring (wework with students aged 16 and above) and the aims and objectives of the day beforeagreeing an appropriate programme.

If it is a subject specific visit you would like please see the information in this brochurerelating to our series of Subject Conferences in the first instance. If you are unable toattend those visits we would hope to be able to arrange an alternative visit, but pleasebe aware that subject specific input is dependent on staff availability so is not alwayspossible.

We are happy to welcome groups throughout the year and we would advise you toarrange visits well in advance to avoid disappointment during busy periods. Pleasenote that we are particularly busy in June and July.

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Open Days

Throughout the year we welcome in the region of 5000 potential students and theirguests to our Open Days.

What to do at an Edge Hill Open Day:

• Take a guided tour of the campus and halls of residence• Look around the buildings and facilities related to specific courses• Attend a talk about specific courses and talk to tutors• Explore sports facilities, social facilities, cafes and canteens, student union etc• Find out about student finance; fees, loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships• Get advice about the career prospects following a chosen course• Find out about support available for physical or learning disabilities• Meet current students and hear about their experiences

Open Days 2011-12

Saturday 8th October 2011 10:00am – 3:00pmSaturday 19th November 2011 10:00am – 3:00pmSaturday 16th June 2012 10:00am – 3:00pm

How to book a place on an Open DayStudents can book their place online and view event programmes at:edgehill.ac.uk/opendays

Monthly Campus ToursThe University also runs Campus Tours on the first Wednesday of each month at 2pm,including a chance to look at an example of our student accommodation. Tours departfrom the Main Reception.

Details of upcoming tours can be found at: edgehill.ac.uk/study/campustours


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Presentations and Workshops

Members of the Education Liaison and Events Team are happy to visit schools and collegesthroughout the year to give presentations and advice to your students as well as deliveringinteractive workshops on a range of topics.

You will find detailed below a variety of presentations and workshops that we regularlydeliver to groups of students. We have given a brief outline of the information and advicethe presentation or workshop commonly includes, though we recognise that not allstudents are at the same stage in the decision-making process and that an off-the-shelfsession is not appropriate. We will work with you to identify the requirements of yourstudents and tailor a session accordingly.

The sessions typically last between 30 minutes and 1 hour and we would usually ask fora laptop and data projector to be provided.

Speakers can also be provided for a range of subjects and courses, although this is subjectto staff availability.

How to arrange for a speaker to visitPlease contact the Education Liaison Officer for your area and they will agree a dateand time for the visit and then work with you to identify content that is appropriate,relevant and engaging for your students.

Introduction to Higher Education Choices• What is HE and the options available• Benefits of HE, improved employability and earning potential• How to choose the right course and institution• The differences between Sixth Form/College and University• Dispelling the myths

Introduction to Edge Hill University• Campus & Facilities• Undergraduate Courses• Accommodation on and off campus• Student Support• The National Student Survey – What our students think

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The UCAS Process• Choosing a course and institution• The importance of research and suggested

sources of information• Registering with UCAS• When to apply• How to complete the online form

(using screenshots from the UCAS website)• What happens once the formhas been submitted• Understanding offers• UCAS Track, Adjustment and Extra• Clearing

Student Finance Talk• How much does University cost?• Living Costs whilst at University• Loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships• The application process

(using screenshots from the direct.gov website)• Money management advice• Paying back student loans

Personal Statements workshop• What is a personal statement and why is it

important?• What should be included?• What do Admissions Tutors look for?• Case Studies

(using genuine Personal Statements)• A chance for students to begin to think about

their Personal Statements

Interview Techniques• What is an interview?• How to prepare• Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Introduction to Teacher Training• Qualified Teacher Status• Information about the key stages• What makes a successful teacher?• Routes into teaching and entry requirements• Edge Hill Teacher Training• Application & Interview Tips• Career prospects & development opportunities

Advice forgetting in tohighdemandsubjects• Primary Teaching, Nursing, Midwifery

or Social Work• Researching courses• Entry Requirements

(including gaining relevant work experience)• The Application Process• Tips from Admissions Tutors• The Selection Process• Interview Tips

Student Experience Talk/Q&A Panel• Information about courses from a students’

point of view• Their personal journey, choices and

application advice• A typical week – how many hours

lectures/seminars/private study• Part-time work and how they manage

their money• Clubs, societies and nights out on campus,

in Ormskirk and the wider area• Settling in and making friends• What’s great about being a student• Plans following graduation

We do not send students to speak at schools andcolleges unless they are accompanied by amemberof the Education Liaison and Events Team.


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Subject Conferences

A programme of events will run throughout the year delivered jointly by the EducationLiaison and Events Team and Edge Hill academic staff. These events are free of chargeand are aimed at Year 12 students. Timings for these events are usually 10:00am –3:00pm and lunch will be provided.

The specific dates, programmes for individual events and details of the topics for tastersessions will be confirmed and circulated closer to the dates of the events, but pleaseread the following pages for an outline of what information and advice you can expectyour students to pick up from attending.

How to book places on Subject ConferencesApproximately 6 weeks before each event you will be sent further information and afinalised programme. To reserve places for Conferences you will need to contact theEducation Liaison Officer for your area. We will then send you a booking form andService Level Agreement. The bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of a full listof delegate names and a signed Service Level Agreement.

Reservations and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis and some eventsmay have a waiting list.

We would urge you to confirm with us numbers (and any changes) as soon as possibleto avoid places on the Conferences being unused and colleagues in other schools andcolleges being disappointed.

We would be happy to visit your students prior to their visit to talk to them about whatthey can expect from the day and outline the objectives.

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Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Business School

Business Conference• What subjects can you study?• Careers a degree in Business, Accountancy

or Marketing can lead to• Hear from current students –

what do they think?• Have a tour of the campus and the

Business School• Taster seminar with one of our academics

Computing Conference• Overview of the courses and entry requirements• Find out about ‘The Student Experience’• Hear from our Careers Team about where

a Computing degree can take you• Interactive workshopwith our Computing team• Campus Tour

Department of English, History andFilm Studies

English and Creative Writing Conference• Hear from one of our current students about

their life at Edge Hill• Find out what a degree in English and

Creative Writing can lead to• Take a guided tour of the campus and facilities• What subjects and modules can you study?• Interactive subject taster session; choose from

- English Literature- English Language- Creative Writing

History Conference• Hear from our Careers Team about what a

History degree can lead to• What do our students think?

Hear about ‘The Student Experience’• Take a guided tour of the campus with

current students• What modules and topics are available to

choose within the degree?• Interactive workshopwith one of our academics

Film Studies Conference• Introduction to the department and the course• Student Experience Talk• Taster sessions and screenings• Campus Tour• This event will introduce Film Studies to

students studying other subjects, for exampleEnglish and Media Studies


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Department of Law & Criminology

Law & Criminology Conference• Overview of programmes available and

entry requirements• What do our students think?

Hear about ‘The Student Experience’• Tour the campus and Law & Criminology

facilities• Hear from our Careers Team about what life

after a degree could look like• Interactive taster seminars with academics

from the department;- What is Criminology? Dispel somemyths and stereotypes

- How does the Law relate to you andyour life?

Media Department

Animation Conference• Guest lectures from industry practitioners• Student work exhibition• Campus and facility tour• Find out about the course• Animationworkshopwith lecturers and students

Media XChange• Hear from staff about their experiences in

the industry• Tour the campus and look at the industry

standard facilities• Choose a subject taster session;

- Film & TV Production- Advertising- Public Relations- Animation- Media, Music and Sound

Department of Performing Arts

Performing Arts Conference• What subjects can you study and where

might it lead?• Have a tour of the facilities• Choose an interactive subject taster;

- Drama- Dance- Sound Design- Theatre Design- Physical and Visual Theatre

• Present your work to department stafffor feedback

Department of Social andPsychological Sciences

Social and Psychological SciencesConference• Overview of courses and entry requirements• Hear from our Careers Team about where a

degree can take you• Find out about routes into Social Work• Student Experience Talk –

hear from someone studying here• Tour the campus and department facilities• Choose a subject taster workshop;

- Early Childhood,Childhood & Youth studies

- Psychology- Sociology

Department of Sport and Physical Activity

Sport Conference• Find out about the range of courses available• Student Experience Talk• Advice from our Careers Team on where a

degree relating to Sport can lead• Take a tour of the sports facilities and campus

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Primary and Early YearsEducation Taster• Find out more about the profession and

options open to you• Hear from current trainees• Find out about the courses and how to apply• Take a guided tour of the campus and facilities

Key Stage 2/3 and Secondary EducationTaster Day• Find out about the courses and options available

to you• Hear from a current trainee• Campus and facility tour• Choose a taster workshop;

- Key Stage 2/3 and Secondary Science- Secondary Maths- Secondary Design Technology- Secondary ICT- Key Stage 2/3 Modern ForeignLanguages

- Key Stage 2/3 English- Key Stage 2/3 RE

Health Taster• Find out about the courses and how to apply• Hear from current trainees• Take a tour of the Faculty ofHealth and campus• Choose an interactive subject taster;

- Adult Nursing/Operating Department Practice

- Children’s Nursing- Midwifery- Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing

- Combined Nursing and Social Workprogrammes

Faculty of Education Faculty of Health


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General Studies and Critical Thinking

General StudiesThe Education Liaison and Events Team have collaborated with academic departmentsto develop a programme of sessions designed to assist students in Years 12 & 13 whoare currently studying for their General Studies A-level qualifications.

The sessions have been devised and developed to supplement the existing teaching ofGeneral Studies within school timetables. These sessions are innovative and interactiveand will offer students the chance to expand their understanding of the subjects whichare covered in the study of General Studies at A-level. The sessions are also designed tointroduce the students to some of the study skills and techniques used within HigherEducation.

The project has been developed by consulting the three main exam board syllabi(Edexcel, OCR & AQA) which offer General Studies as an A-level. In developing thisproject, we have aligned the three syllabi to find areas of similarity between them.As a result of this, the sessions involved will be useful to all students working towardsan A-level in General Studies regardless of which exam board’s syllabus they are following.

Each of the sessions involved in the programme will be delivered bymembers of academicstaff from various departments across the University. Utilising their expertise in applicablesubject areas they will deliver sessions based around a series of ‘Key Questions’.The sessions are interactive, engaging and beneficial for participating students.

Previous sessions have included:

‘How Science affects Society?’‘Should the punishment fit the crime?’‘Mass Media – Representation or Reality’‘The heart – From pre-history to modern miracles of treatment’

The programme for 2011/12 delivery is yet to be finalised. However, if you would beinterested in finding out more about our General Studies support sessions or wouldlike to speak to us about how we can help you support your students in their A-levelGeneral Studies please contact the Education Liaison Officer for your area.

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Critical ThinkingIn addition to the General Studies programme, we are also able to offer support toschools whose students take Critical Thinking as an A-level. Once again, academic staffhave been heavily involved in helping us to develop sessions which introduce studentsto the key concepts involved within the study of Critical Thinking.

Sessions have previously covered the following topics:

• The language of Critical Thinking• Reasoning and Decision making• Assessing and developing an argument• Credibility of Evidence

The sessions have previously been delivered using a variety of stimulus material, suchas films, articles, artwork and texts which have been chosen consciously to provokedebate and discussion amongst participating students.

Once again, we would be very keen to hear from schools who are offering Critical Thinkingas an A-level subject. If you would be interested in participating in some support sessionsat Edge Hill University, please do not hesitate to contact us.


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Other Services and Events

The information included in this brochure will hopefully outline the breadth of activitiesthat we are able to deliver to you and your students. However, we would urge you toremember that this is not an exhaustive list, and we would be delighted to work withyou to develop tailor-made activities to meet the needs of your students.

Detailed below are some further example of the services we can offer and opportunities toprovide your students with advice throughout their HE decision-making process.

Higher Education Application Preparation Day - Monday 11th June 2012This is an event designed to give Year 12 students the chance to find out about theapplication process in preparation for 2013 entry to HE.

The programme will include;

• Introduction to HE and the research and decision making process• Student Life presentation• Introduction to Student Finance and how to apply for financial support• Campus Tour• Introduction to the UCAS process• Tips for writing Personal Statements

A finalised programme and details of how to book places will be sent to closer to thedate of the event.

Careers and Progression Events/Parents’ EveningsWe would be pleased to attend various events for Year 12 students and are happy todeliver presentations on a range of topics including how to support a student throughthe application process, dispelling some myths and hopefully allaying some concernsabout Student Finance.

Please contact the Education Liaison Officer for your area and they will check theiravailability before discussing with you content appropriate for the group.

UCAS FairsEdge Hill University are represented at the UCAS conventions throughout the UK andlook forward to meeting your students and helping them to consider their options.

Please log on to the UCAS website for dates of events;www.ucas.com/events/conventions

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Professional Development for School and College staff

In addition to the range of interventions that we deliver to students to compliment thework of teachers and careers advisers, the Education Liaison andEvents Team are committedto forming positive working relationships with colleagues in schools and colleges.

To that end we can offer a range of updates and training sessions assisting you withsupporting your students throughout their HE decision-making process.

Writing references for UCAS applications• Students’ academic performance and potential to succeed in HE• Why they are suitable for the course they have chosen• Predicted results• Factors that may affect a student’s exam results• Do’s and Don’ts• How your reference is considered

Student Finance update• Fees, loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships• The application process (using screenshots from the direct.gov website)• Support available from Student Finance England

We are also happy to deliver bespoke training sessions at staff INSET days.

How to book a staff training sessionPlease contact the Education Liaison Officer for your area and they will agree a dateand time for the session and will discuss with you appropriate content.


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Teachers’ and Careers Advisers’ Conference Friday 11th May 2012This is a popular conference aimed at teachers and careers advisers working in post-16education. This event has been very successful in previous years, attracting approximately90 colleagues from within schools and colleges across the North West.

The programme for the event will focus on current HE issues and will therefore beconfirmed closer to the date, but the day is likely to include update sessions on currentissues in HE, Student Finance and graduate employment trends, a chance to quiz currentstudents about their experiences and plenty of time for networking. Although the focusof the day is not on Edge Hill, there will be opportunity to tour the campus and find outmore about our provision if you wish.

Quotes from 2011 Conference “The Changing Face of Higher Education”

"Well timed, informative and extremely useful to my role in a Sixth Form College"

"The programme covered all the current hot topics in the changing landscape of HE,the employment market and student finance and was a welcome update"

"As usual an excellent event with super organisation. The Edge Hill conference is byfar the best in the North West"

"This was an extremely informative and well organised event - I would recommend itto any Head of Sixth Form!"

"A pivotal training opportunity which helps me to identify annually the areas fordevelopment in my Sixth Form"

A conference programme and details of how to book a place will be sent to you closer tothe date of the event. We will also send you details throughout the year of other publiclectures and conferences that may be of interest to you and your colleagues.

Faculty of Education Open EveningsShould you or any of your colleagues wish to investigate professional developmentopportunities further you are welcome to attend one of our open evenings covering thefull range of Faculty of Education programmes.

Dates for upcoming events will be listed shortly on our website, along with programmeinformation and an online booking form;edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/events/education

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Contact the Education Liaison and Events Team

Chris BayesEducation Liaison Officer for Lancashire & CumbriaE: [email protected]: 01695 584 198M: 07768 237 214

Ryan DuncanEducation Liaison Officer for Greater Merseyside and CheshireE: [email protected]: 01695 584 243M: 07769 641 101

Daisy JayesEducation Liaison Officer for Greater ManchesterE: [email protected]: 01695 584 258M: 07768 237 180

Jenny MottramEducation Liaison and Events AdministratorE: [email protected]: 01695 584 388

Ruth SlaterEducation Liaison and Events ManagerE: [email protected]: 01695 584 435M: 07770 366 245


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Travelling to the University

By road via the M6, off at junction 26, then onto the M58, off at junction 3, taking theA570 towards Southport and Ormskirk. The campus can also be reached from Prestonor Liverpool via the A59.

By rail from Liverpool Central to Ormskirk station on Merseyrail's Northern Line orPreston to Ormskirk station on Northern Rail.

The Edgelink bus service runs at 15 minute intervals from Ormskirk bus station toEdge Hill and back throughout the day, 8:15 to 17:50 Monday to Saturday, excludingBank Holidays.

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