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11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
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Join us for an interactive introduction to our BEd (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status programme. We鈥檒l start with an overview of what you鈥檒l study in your first year, including key themes such as the foundations of teaching, core approaches to primary education, and promoting equality and inclusion in the classroom.
You鈥檒l then hear from current students about their experiences on teaching placements and in specialist settings - from working in SEN schools to unique opportunities with organisations like zoos.
Finally, take part in a practical workshop led by experienced teaching professionals. You鈥檒l join activities that mirror real classroom scenarios and explore how to develop your own teaching style to make a positive impact on young learners.
Session details
11.00am - 1.00pm (session duration 2 hours)
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Discover what it鈥檚 like to train as a social worker in this interactive session. You鈥檒l start with a realistic risk assessment simulation, entering our specially designed flat to identify potential dangers in a home environment where challenges such as alcohol misuse, mental health issues, and neglect are present.
Next, take part in a decision-making workshop where you鈥檒l explore structured approaches to safeguarding and discuss real-life dilemmas. You鈥檒l also practice rapport-building techniques that are essential for engaging families in crisis and building trust.
Along the way, you鈥檒l meet current social work students, hear from service users with lived experience of disability and mental health challenges, and have the chance to ask our teaching staff questions about careers and the course.