Teacher Training Joining Instructions
Please read the following Joining Instructions carefully and scroll down to the bottom of the page for relevant pathway information.
Welcome and Induction
The Teacher Training Team would like to welcome you to your studies at The University of Bolton. The University of Bolton's provision is long established and we are one of the largest providers of professional development for the Lifelong Learning Sector in England. Strong partnership links exist between the University of Bolton and providers of education including:
FE and 6th Form Colleges, community based provision, prison, probation service, drug rehabilitation centres, Hospitals for Day / Residential Colleges, Training Agencies, Charities, Learn Direct centres, Exclusion Units pre-employment and the work-based sector. These institutions work with us to provide placements for the Work-Based Experience (WBE) element of the programme.
The Teacher Training Scheme for the Lifelong Learning Sector (TTLLS Scheme) is designed to provide you with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills you will need for teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector of education. The courses are recognised and endorsed by SVUK (Standards Verification UK).
The PGDE/PDE is an important step in achieving a 'licence to practise'. Achievement of the full licence qualification will lead to the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) award. Trainees at the University of Bolton are requested to register with Institute for Learning (IfL) as an associate member. To register with IfL follow the instructions via the link below:
Institute for Learning|
The Programme Team are confident that you find your course enjoyable, stimulating and valuable.
Gill Waugh
Teacher Training Manager
ENROLMENT
To be able to enrol on Thursday 1st September, you must adhere to the enrolment instructions sent to you by our Marketing and communications team otherwise this will prevent you from fully completing the enrolment process.
COURSE DATES
Please ensure you check the course calendar listed for your individual pathway (see the links under the heading 'Course Joining instructions for individual pathways' at the foot of this page)
You must check this information to find out dates and times for your induction period. Room numbers are yet to be confirmed for induction events and it is important you check this area of the website again in September for updated information.
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP
Directions to the Deane / Eagle Campus and campus map can be accessed via the link below:
http://www.bolton.ac.uk/AboutUs/CampusMap.aspx|
The School Office for Arts, Media and Education is located in Room T4-002 in Eagle Tower on the fourth floor. Eagle Tower can be reached via Eagle Mall.
The main enquiry line for the School Office is 01204 903200.
Work based experience (WBE) information
Information on WBE can be accessed via the link below:
WBE information|
CRB Code of Practice for Trainees
Information in CRB can be accessed via the link below:
CRB Information|
All applicants must be eligible for membership of the Institute for Learning (IfL) and must meet both the criteria for full membership and the code of professional conduct. In some cases applicants may be requested to contact IfL to check their eligibility and will be required to confirm the response from IfL to the univeristy www.ifl.ac.uk|
Professional Graduate Professional Diploma in Education (M)
(Level 7 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
From September this year we will be running a PGDE M level course for all full time Generic and Skills for Life programmes (subject to approval August 2011). Information on the course including the task can be accessed via the link below:
PGDE M level|
MINI CV - applicable to Full-time students and Part-time Pre-service students
Before starting the programme we will require you to complete a mini CV for the Work Based Experience component of the course. An electronic copy of this CV is available by clicking on the link below:
Before clicking on the CV template please read the help instructions - Saving the CV Template|
Now download and save the CV Template|
Please complete your details on the mini CV template, save a copy under your name
Eg. Mary Peters.doc and email a copy of your CV to teachertraining-WBECV@bolton.ac.uk|
In the subject line of your email, please include your full name and curriculum area Eg. Mary Peters – Business Studies.
We strongly recommend that you keep a back copy of your CV on disc/pen drive or your personal computer if you have access to one.
FEES AND FUNDING
Fees and funding information is available via the link below:
Fees and Funding Information|
BURSARIES
Trainees who are eligible for a bursary will fill in a bursary application form provided by the University during the induction process. Further information on subject short areas which attract the bursary are available in our course information. If you require clarification as to whether you are eligible for a bursary you will be able to raise this question during the induction process.
COURSE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS
For detailed course joining instructions please click on the links below to your appropriate pathway:
GENERIC PATHWAY
Full-time Generic pathway|
Part-time Generic pathway Year 1|
Part-time Generic pathway Year 2| (DIRECT ENTRY AND CONTINUING STUDENTS)
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SKILLS FOR LIFE PATHWAY
Full-time Skills For Life pathway| (LITERACY, NUMERACY AND ESOL)
Part-time Skills for Life pathway Year 1| (LITERACY, NUMERACY AND ESOL) Year 1
Part-time Skills for Life pathway Year 2| (DIRECT ENTRY AND CONTINUING STUDENTS LITERACY, NUMERACY AND ESOL) Year 2