1. Applying to Primary Education at Middlesex University

2. Aims of this presentation
Inform you about the Primary Education programme at Middlesex University
Identify the qualities needed in a Primary Education student
Widen your understanding about the nature and demands of the course
Assist you with your decision and application process

3. Why choose Middlesex? Hendon campus has excellent learning resources
High quality provision for students
Excellent university
support services
Supportive and friendly
tutors
Access to the fabulous
resource that is London
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4. Middlesex University BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS)
BA Primary Education
Middlesex University
BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS)

5. An established partnership
The University works in close partnership with over 200 Primary schools to train new teachers.
Our schools are in many parts of London and the surrounding counties, but particularly in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Essex and Hertfordshire

6. 100% of BA Primary Education students satisfied with their programme.
Why choose Middlesex?
100% of BA Primary Education students satisfied with their programme.
(National Student Survey 2017)
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7. Why choose Middlesex?
100% of BA Primary Education students were graded ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ for their final teaching placement.
(2017)
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8. Why choose Middlesex?
100% of BA Primary Education students who applied for a teaching post, started their NQT year in September 2017, many in one of their placement schools.
After five years of teaching our employment figures of Middlesex teachers are higher than the London sector average.
(2017)
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9. Enrichment opportunities
Opportunities to pursue interests and specialisms e.g. in mathematics, science and SEND.
We offer an opportunity to complete a short placement in a special school
We offer opportunity to study
abroad in Year 3

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).
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 Education
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
Trips and visits

13. Excellent resources Designated teaching space Award winning library
Resources library
Computer suites
Free printing
Kortext (free Ebooks)
London!

14. Studying at Middlesex Students are taught in groups of 25
Students attend 7/8 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 have lots of opportunity to work with others

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

16. School Based Training (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. Supporting students Course support School 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

19. 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

20. How do I apply?
Applications must be made on line through UCAS and can be made from October 2017
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: 112
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 professional/b /special-arrangements/practice-materials
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. The InterviewUniversity
The interview day is usually 10am to 2pm.
You will have the opportunity to meet and do activities with other candidates
Have an individual interview
Have a tour of the campus

30. Any questions? h.farmery@mdx.ac.uk Please contact: Middlesex
Helen Farmery
Programme Leader
BA (Hons) Primary Education
Middlesex
Primary Education
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