1. Access to HE Diploma Practical Nursing Studies An access course for entry into a Nursing degree. A unique qualification with a work based learning element in a clinical setting contributing to a total of 60 credits. What we did?

2. To address the shortage of nurses in the Tower Hamlets health economy from the BAME communities particularly the Bangladeshi community. To provide a clear vocational route into higher education; to study nursing at degree level and therefore to increase the supply of qualified professionals from the Bangladeshi community. To help towards creating a local nursing workforce that is culturally and linguistically sensitive. Why we did it?

3. In partnership with a number of providers and under the guidance of OCN we developed a unique curriculum: City University – provided requirements for new Nursing degree City University – provided requirements for new Nursing degree THPCT – Created course content THPCT – Created course content Barts and the London – created work based learning modules for the course followed by placement opportunities Barts and the London – created work based learning modules for the course followed by placement opportunities Tower Hamlets College – delivered learning framework Tower Hamlets College – delivered learning framework How we did it?

4. The course was targeted at the local BAME community in Tower Hamlets particularly Bangladeshi community. We promoted the course in the following ways: Launch of ‘Nursing and Islam’ programme Launch of ‘Nursing and Islam’ programme Third sector promotion Third sector promotion Website – Website – Who was it for?

5. Merger: changing environment Lack of funding Short of placement opportunities Selection/Recruitment of learners 1 year access to HE Practical Nursing What are the challenges? What the future holds