• Getting Started: Supporting Transition into Higher Education

    If you haven’t started already its time to get planning for September 2019 … For a number of years now we have run this initiative with brilliant results. Students have access to our Getting Started in HE booklet which introduces them to the likely ways of studying at university.  They complete this before they arrive at First…

  • Working Lunch!

    What happens? At this time of year with placements looming and assessment deadlines on the horizon, not to mention 1st Teaching Posts to apply for, time is of the essence. So to support students during this potentially difficult period of time, over in Design and Technology teaching spaces are booked over the lunch period, which…

  • Overseas student exchanges

    The incorporation of global dimensions within the programme through the successful development and promotion of overseas student exchanges What happened? Edge Hill’s Paramedic Department and Saimaa University, Finland share best practice, specifically around clinical simulation and practical assessments. Students exchange between the departments twice a year, sharing knowledge and experience of professional clinical practice. This…

  • Enrichment opportunities

    The student-led Midwifery Society which is supported by the Department to enrich the student learning experience What happens? The Midwifery Society creates a recognised forum to develop an EHU community for student midwives. A Society with elected committee members promotes communication among peers and enhances a collegiate approach to sharing knowledge. In addition, a recognised…

  • Placement support app

    What happens? This app, which will be piloted from September 2017, is proposed to provide support and useful information to 3rd year students whilst on placement. It will enable them to have instant access to and understand issues such as safeguarding and conflict resolution. Practical details such as travel information will also be included. What…

  • Supporting retention with ‘Transition Days’

    Student ‘Transition Days’ at critical junctions within the programme which make effective use of contributions from Graduate Teaching Assistants What happens? The transition days generally evaluate well, however informal feedback from students has been extremely positive regarding the sessions delivered by the GTAs. They find the GTA role itself ‘aspirational’. They also refer to the…

  • Supporting students on work placement

    The Department’s implementation of the academic post of Practice Education Lecturer to support the management of placements and the student experience What happens? This provides a physical FoHSC academic presence in the work-based learning area that facilitates open communication between placement, student and programme team. This enables effective and timely potential for problem solving/ information…