1. Welcome to Middlesex University School of Health and Education

2. SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION
Strong partnership working on Hendon campus and in London schools and hospitals
Innovative range of programmes – many of which are professionally accredited.
Excellent records in learning and teaching: QAA reviews and high quality provision for primary and secondary Initial Teacher Training – Ofsted rated us as ‘Good with outstanding features’ in March 2012
Strong guidance and support from experts in their field – spending time in practice; Make the most of assessment and feedback opportunities to help you
School of Health and Education, a School providing academic and professional education and research in the broad areas of physical, psychological and social health and wellbeing. We are large in terms of both staff and student numbers and the nature of our provision requires excellent partnership working with National Health Service Trusts, Social Care Trusts and Local Authorities, Schools, Colleges, charities and social enterprises. We are involved in producing well equipped practitioners prepared to meet and effectively work with the health and social care challenges facing people in life today.
Sites: Move to Hendon from the Summer – retain hospital sites
Innovations:
First University to offer Veterinary Nursing at degree level – many others now doing this
First University to offer European Nursing where a experience with one of our partners counts towards academic award and professional registration
First University to offer Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and now Ayruveda in our complementary health provision
Professional Accreditation includes: NMC; GSCC; HPC; OFSTED; BPS; BASRaT; and BAAC

3. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES underpinned by Research
Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Veterinary nursing
Complementary Health Sciences
Primary and Early Years teacher training, Education and Early Childhood Studies
Plus
A range of post graduate and Doctoral Provision; strong track record of Professional Doctorates
A rich history of collaborative working in the UK and particularly in Europe where we have a strong record of success in funding for research projects but also curriculum development in the health field and in professional practice.
In September hosted 3 International Conferences- Evidence Based Parenting; Promotion of Mental Health in Europe; Intercultural Nurse Education in European projects but also curriculum development in the health field and in professional practice.

4. Middlesex University BA Hons Primary Education (with QTS)
BA Primary Education
Middlesex University
BA Hons Primary Education (with QTS) 4

5. Why choose this programme?
High quality provision for students
Hendon campus has excellent learning resources
Ofsted graded us as ‘good with outstanding features’ in 2012.
In % of our trainees achieved ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in their final school placements.

6. Why choose this programme?
Recruitment of males is above the sector average
We welcome mature students
We welcome students with an Access to Primary Teaching course

7. Why choose this programme?
Opportunity to follow a specialism in mathematics or science
Opportunity to complete an enrichment placement in a Special School in year 2
Opportunity to study abroad in year 3

8. The Primary Partnership
The University works in close partnership with over 200 schools to train students.
Our schools are in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Essex, Hertfordshire and more.

9. Why choose this programme?
The Primary Partnership
Many (50% in 2015) of our students gain their first teaching post in a partnership school
90% in 2015 had teaching posts at the end of their degree
After five years of teaching our employment figures of Middlesex teachers are higher than the London sector average.

10. Overview of the Programme BA (Hons) Primary Education
A three year full time programme. Students are trained to teach children aged 5-11 years.
On completion students will gain an honours degree with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

11. BA (Hons) Primary Educationn
Year 1
English, mathematics and science for the Primary Teacher
Art, Humanities
Teaching English, mathematics, science, IT and PE at Reception and Key Stage One
Professional Studies for School Based Training One and School Based Training One (Reception/Key Stage One)
Year 2
Teaching English, Mathematics, Science, IT and PE at Key Stage Two
Professional Studies for School Based Training Two and School Based Training Two
(Key Stage One or Two)
Cross Curricular Studies, Music, RE/ Citizenship
Special Educational Needs
Year 3
School Based Training Three
Issues in Science and IT, English, Mathematics , Humanities and Inclusive Practices

12. Teaching Strategies Seminars Workshops Lectures
PE taught in a partnership school

13. Resources 21st Century campus and excellent learning resources
Award winning library
IT suite

14. Studying at Middlesex
Students are taught in groups of 25
Students attend 6/7 taught sessions a week, the rest of the time is spent on independent study
Sessions are typically 90 minutes
Sessions are timetabled between 9am – 6pm
Students are expected to work with others

15. Assessment
Students are assessed in a variety of ways, including, essays, structured questions, observation, presentations

16. School Based Training (SBT)
Professional Studies for SBT
This module prepares students for School Based Training. Students spend one day a week with their class prior to
the block practice.
A day in school is usually 8.15am – 5pm

17. School Based Training BA Primary Reception/ Key Stage 1
Programme
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
BA Primary
Reception/
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 or 2

18. Characteristics of a Middlesex student teacher
You : have an anchored integrity; respect yourself & others; a strong ethical sense & balance; knowledge of how children learn; are kind, fair and inclusive; empathetic, thoughtful, reflective, critical of top down initiatives- realistic yet savvy; inspirational; enquiring; adaptable; can take risks; are an active communicator; sideways thinker; creative; competent; confident; have a range of growing
pedagogies & knowledge

19. University Link tutors
Supporting students
Course support
Pre Course Materials
Induction week
Access to tutors
Academic Tutor system
LET and VLE
Pre –induction day
School Support
School mentors
University Link tutors
VLE

20. How do I apply?
Applications must be made on line through UCAS and can be made from early October 2015
Apply early as there is much competition for places!

21. Academic requirements
GCSE grade C in English, mathematics and science (equivalency tests will be accepted)
UCAS tariff points: 280
Please contact admissions for further information or see website for entry requirements

22. Experience in schools
At least 10 days in a school recently
Indicate the names of the schools/settings and the dates when you were there

23. Personal Statement
Must be written in a good standard of formal English
Must reflect upon the experience you have had in schools/settings
Should outline other relevant experience with the age group e.g. sports coaching, church groups, music tuition etc
Explain why you want to teach and provide evidence that you have the necessary skills and qualities to be a good teacher
Must be truthful and accurate

24. References
If you are at school or college, your principal referee should be a teacher/tutor who can comment upon your academic achievements and personal qualities;
If you finished your studies more than five years ago, someone who can state with authority and comment upon your suitability for the programme e.g. an employer, training officer;
You must not use family members or partners.

25. Qualified Teacher Status Professional Skills Tests
You must pass professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy as part of the application process before you start the course.
If you haven’t passed at the time of the interview, and you receive an offer, it will be conditional on passing the tests.
Conditional offer letters (subject to passing the skills tests) will include a date by which you need to have passed the tests. Please keep the admissions office updated on your test results.
We will be offering support with the skills tests

26. Professional Skills Tests
Registration and booking for the skills tests are available on the Department for Education website. ‘Qualified Teacher Status’
There are interactive practice tests on the Teacher Agency website
The test is an online test taken at a designated test centre.
We encourage you to take your skills tests as soon after applying for the course. You will need to provide evidence of your application to an ITE course when you attend the test centre.

27. Numeracy skills test
The numeracy skills test is in two parts taken on the same day. The test is a professional skills test and is designed to assess your ability to handle school data and the mathematics used daily within your professional role.
The first is a timed mental maths test that is reliant on your confidence in mental calculation. You can help yourself by revising number facts, particularly ensuring your fluency in multiplication facts.
Ensure you are familiar with interpreting data from a variety of tables, graphs and diagrams.
There is a lot of online and face to face support in preparing you for your numeracy skills tests.

28. Literacy skills test
The literacy test covers spelling, punctuation, grammar and comprehension.
Teachers need to have a confident knowledge of English. Teachers need to spell correctly and read and use punctuation correctly. In their professional role, teachers will encounter and produce a great deal of written texts which they must understand and to which they must respond. The grammar and comprehension sections are multiple choice questions.
Prepare for the tests by completing the interactive tests and other practice papers. The commentaries which give explanations for the correct answers are useful in supplying further understanding on aspects of literacy.

29. Being interviewed at Middlesex University
Introduction to programme and skills test information
(15 minutes)
A group activity (about 5 applicants)
A paired activity to a group of 10 applicants (2-3 minutes each pair)
A 3-5 minute presentation to the group (the task will be sent prior to the interview)
Individual interview 10 minutes

30. Any questions? Please contact: Helen Farmery
Programme Leader BA (Hons) Primary Education