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BGU Academics Present at the International Nurse Education Today (NET) Conference
Two academics from the Health and Social Care team at BGU presented at the international Nurse Education Today (NET) Conference which is an annual event run by the Advance UK (formally the Higher Education Academy). NET provides a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with the latest worldwide research evidence, developments and thinking with educators, practitioners, and students. Papers are arranged in themed sessions where delegates participate in in-depth discussion and debate on a topic, facilitated by skilled convenors. Nicki Walsh (Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer) and Leanne McHugh (Senior Lecturer) presented on different themes. Nicki presented under the theme of “Educational Enhancement” showcasing her work supporting UK, the general practice nursing workforce (previously published). Her paper reviewed current drivers within practice and higher education, to support and develop the current and future workforce. It examined several initiatives that Nicki was involved with, from the support of General Practice to provide placements for undergraduate nursing and health and social care students, to the development of educational programmes to support nurses working in practice, or who wish to have a career in General Practice, with their continued professional develop and career enhancement. Leanne presented under the theme “Student experience, engagement and achievement”. Leanne shared an overview of the carers project at BGU. The presentation took the participants through the project’s development and planning stages and considered the student and staff engagement opportunities which this project presented. Consideration was given to how to craft the narrative of the project which focused on the question “What would it feel like to be a carer at the university?” “How can we identify a shared language, so we all hear your story?”. Future strategies to enhance the Carers project were also shared with the participants seeing the future vision, which is to consider, “What an active Carers community will look like”. During the question and answer session, feedback from the participants was really positive, offering networking opportunities and possibilities of increasing the awareness of the BGU Carers Community. Related publications Book Chapter - Chapter One – Contemporary General Practice Nursing – Editors Welsh, M. and Brooks, S., Elsevier Walsh, N and Mason, R., (2018) “Hitting the Ground Running": An Evaluation of Management Placements for Student Nurses with UK General Practice. Primary Health Care. Vol. 28 No.7 pp34-41 . doi: 10.7748/phc. 2018.e1443 Walsh, N., (2017) Using community education provider networks to develop general practice nursing. Primary Health Care. Vol.27, No.4, pp26-29 -
Students from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) to cycle length of Ukraine in fundraiser
A group of students and some staff members are attempting to cycle 364.4 miles (north to south of Ukraine) in 12 hours to raise money for the Ukraine Appeal run by Save the Children. The students from the three-year Primary Education course wanted to do something to support the Ukrainian children that are at risk as the conflict continues. The ‘BGU Cycle for Ukraine’ challenge will begin at 9am just inside Hardy Building on two static bikes, with students needing to cover 30 miles every hour to reach their target of 364.4 miles by 9pm. Around 15 third year students and five members of staff have agreed to take part throughout the day, and the progress will be shared on BGUs Instagram account. The bikes have been loaned from the BGU sports centre and the catering team will be providing refreshments for the 15 third year students and five members of staff that have signed up to take part throughout the day. Save the Children’s Ukrainian crisis response aims to reach 3.5m vulnerable children and their families through distributing supplies, providing assistance for basic needs such as food, rent and medicine and offering vital mental health and psychosocial support. Dave Wallace, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, said: “Like many people we’ve been watching the conflict in Ukraine unfold, and we all wanted to do something to help. Sporting activities like this are a great way to bring people together. “I want to thank everyone that has donated their money, time and legs to this cause, we started with a target of £250 and thanks to everyone’s incredible support we’ve already more than tripled that.” If you’d like to donate to ‘BGU Cycle for Ukraine’, find the link at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bgu4ukraine -
Bishop Grosseteste University and the Heritage Education Trust to host Sandford Awards 2022
The Sandford Award recognises the enormous range of learning that happens outside of the classroom, and the memorable, often life-changing experiences that the participating visitors enjoy. The Award is administered by Bishop Grosseteste University, in partnership with the Heritage Education Trust. The Trust is the only body in existence to provide independent, quality assurance for sites that offer formal learning programmes, with recognition also given to family programmes and other informal learning. The Award scheme was conceived in 1975 as a result of the European Year of Architecture. Founder members were Lord Montagu (English Heritage), Lord Sandford (representing the Department of the Environment) and Commander Michael Saunders Watson (Historic Houses Association). Their purpose was to raise the profile of the educational value of historic properties. Since the first awards were made in 1978, over 500 heritage sites and services have received a Sandford Award. Professor Scott Fleming, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Bishop Grosseteste University commented: "At Bishop Grosseteste University we are delighted to be able to continue our support for the Heritage Education Trust. Many of our programmes in the humanities, social sciences and teacher education are linked directly to this important element of the visitor economy. The Sanford Awards recognise immense hard work and sector-leading excellence. We are especially grateful to the team of colleagues who make it all possible." This year we will be joined by broadcaster, author, cultural campaigner and Chair of the Royal Parks, Loyd Grossman, CBE, who is the guest speaker at the ceremony. Among the winners are Lincoln Castle, Rosslyn Chapel, The Tower of London, Jackfield Tile Museum and Carisbrooke Castle. Michael Maddison, Chair of the Heritage Education Trust, stated: “This year’s winners of the prestigious Sandford Award have demonstrated yet again the determination of heritage sites to provide the highest quality of learning for all who visit and especially for young people. The focus on ensuring that everyone can access the treasures existing at each site helps us all to appreciate that heritage matters and that the sector serves to enrich the lives of all who visit”. Sandford Award Winners 2022 Abbey House and Kirkstall Abbey Beaulieu Blenheim Palace British Motor Museum Carisbrooke Castle, English Heritage Cromford Mills Dover Castle, English Heritage Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre Geevor Tin Mine Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Jackfield Tile Museum Jewish Museum London National Trust, Knole Leeds Castle Leeds City Museum Lincoln Castle M Shed, Bristol Murton Park Museum of London Docklands Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Rosslyn Chapel National Trust, Sutton Hoo Tamworth Castle The Judge's Lodging The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) The Navan Centre and Fort Historic Royal Palaces, The Tower of London Valence House Museum Verulamium Museum Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter Weald and Downland Living Museum Weston Park Winding House Museum Wroxeter Roman City, English Heritage York's Chocolate Story Congratulations to all our winners, and we can't wait to celebrate your outstanding work next week. Entries for the 2023 Sandford Awards will open on Monday 5th December. For more information or to register interest in applying please contact: Jayne Ellis Sandford Award Administrator Email: sandford@bishopg.ac.uk Website: Heritage Education Trust: Home of the Sandford Award Twitter: @sandfordaward Sandford Award (@sandfordaward) / Twitter Facebook: Sandford Award Sandford Award | Lincoln | Facebook Instagram: Sandford Award Photo Credit: Historic Royal Palaces, The Tower of London. -
Support your students’ learning and give them a taste of Higher Education with an NEA Day at BGU
A-Level History students and teachers from Kings School, Grantham, and Ridgewood School, Doncaster, became the latest learners to benefit from a Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Day at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) as they spent a day with academics from the BGU History department. -
British Educational Research Association releases findings on BGU research on NQT experiences
The British Education Research Association (BERA) have released initial findings of a British Academy funded research currently being carried out by Bishop Grosseteste University’s (BGU) Professor Phil Wood, Dr. Emma Clarke and Dr. Aimee Quickfall. The blog post, titled ‘How newly qualified teachers are coping in the time of Covid-19’, shares initial findings from interviews and surveys carried out this year, with further data collection ongoing into August. You can read it in full by clicking here. Phil, Professor of Education Change at BGU, explained the context of the current newly qualified teacher cohort: “Newly qualified teachers (NQTs) have arguably always had tough challenges to overcome, but the pandemic has added to these challenges, including rapid adaptations to initial teacher education content (ITE) delivery in 2019/20 and many involved in ITE and NQT support fear that the pandemic has created a ‘lost cohort’.” However, the research trio have found that whilst the year has been challenging, there are reasons to be cheerful. Emma, Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years ITE at BGU, explained what the participants are reporting so far: “We have been surprised by some of the data coming out of our project so far. The majority of NQTs – 77 per cent – agreed or strongly agreed that their ITE prepared them well for their NQT year, with just under 30 per cent reporting that they did not feel confident on entering their NQT year. Almost 80 per cent of NQTs agreed or strongly agreed that they were being supported well by colleagues to develop their teaching practice, and 81 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that despite Covid-19 they were continuing to develop their skills as a teacher.” The project involves national survey results as well as in depth interviews with NQTs, which Aimee, Head of Programmes for Primary and Early Years ITE at BGU, commented on: “As researchers we have been mindful that often national research on teacher experiences involves large scale survey data and a limited range of answers. This study has provided opportunities for the NQTs themselves to explain what they have been through and what resources have supported them to succeed. We can use these findings to improve preparation for early career teachers.” NQTs have been sharing their pragmatic approaches to their first year in the profession, and whilst the year has been very challenging and some NQTs are reporting fewer uplifting experiences, participants like Alisha have commented on how relationships and networks that started in their universities and training providers have supported them: “Everyone on my PGCE course… we’ve still got our little group chat and that’s been great because when something goes completely wrong and you can just throw that in, and somebody else goes, ‘Well actually that’s gone wrong for me as well. I’m confident that we’ll all pass our NQT year. It’s just working out how we can get more support or navigate through this interesting time.” You can find more information on the wide range of innovative PGCE courses offered by BGU on our website. Alternatively you can contact our Enquiries Team or join us on one our Open Days to find out how to begin your journey into teaching. -
The Sandford Award for high quality heritage education awarded to 47 new sites
The Sandford Award is provided by the Heritage Education Trust in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University and is the only body in existence to provide independent quality assurance for heritage education. Over 500 organisations from across the British Isles have received the award since the scheme began in 1978 and it is currently held by over 200 museums and heritage sites. This year, the Sandford Award will once again celebrate high quality in heritage education provision from a broad range of heritage sites and services across the wider UK heritage sector including Lincoln Cathedral, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Royal Air Force Museum London, Stonehenge and Wessex Archaeology. The award focusses on formal, curriculum-linked education opportunities, although recognition is also made of informal learning such as family programmes and outreach. The awards are made annually and are non-competitive. The newly awarded sites are set to be recognised for their heritage education work at the Trust’s very first virtual event on Wednesday 8 December at 11am; a joint celebration of 2020 and 2021 Sandford Award recipients. The Sandford Award supports heritage learning professionals to be strong advocates; improving provision and partnership working within their organisation to benefit diverse audiences. The Heritage Education Trust developed a new online approach to the assessment of the Sandford Award in response to the pandemic and will be adopting new ways of working in order to do so effectively. To achieve the rigorous assessment criteria, organisations must demonstrate the delivery of high-quality heritage education. Applicants for the award carry out a reflective self-assessment of their work, consult with their service users and present evidence of achievement against six assessment criteria. This is reviewed by an experienced peer volunteer assessor and followed up by an assessment of the education service, mentoring, and a report with advice for improvement. Organisations benefit from the process and particularly value the opportunity for constructive, critical review with an experienced peer, and the opportunity to learn through sharing good and effective practice. John Hamer OBE, Chair of the Heritage Education Trust, said: “The last two years have posed immense challenges for all of us. This year’s Sandford Award ceremony – for the first time virtually – celebrates the success of the heritage sector in general, and the 2020 and 2021 award winners in particular, in overcoming the many difficulties resulting from the pandemic. They are to be warmly congratulated on their achievements. Professor Scott Fleming, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Bishop Grosseteste University said: “After what the heritage education sector has been through since the spring of 2020, on behalf of Bishop Grosseteste University, I’m delighted that we’ll be able to celebrate the successful Sandford Award recipients for 2020 and 2021. “It’s always a super event – online this year – when we recognise sector-leading organisations of different kinds from Britain and Ireland.” The establishments that received the awards in both 2020 and 2021 are as follows: 2020 award winners Amersham Museum Chelmsford Museum Colne Valley Museum EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum Holdenby House Hopetoun House La Hougue Bie Museum of Jersey Heritage Lincoln Cathedral Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre Pontefract Castle St Albans Museum + Gallery Wirksworth Heritage Centre World Rugby Museum 2021 award winners 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield Alnwick Castle The Battle of Bannockburn Beeston Castle and Woodland Park Blists Hill Victorian Town Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Carlisle Castle The Collection Conisbrough Castle Crich Tramway Village Discovery Museum & Tyne & Wear Archives The Dorman Museum Durham University Library and Collections, Oriental Museum Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Haslemere Museum Head of Steam: Darlington Railway Museum Jarrow Hall: Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden King Richard III Visitor Centre Knebworth House Layer Marney Tower National Maritime Museum Cornwall National Museum of Scotland Osborne House Parliament Education Centre Royal Airforce Museum London The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Stafford Castle Stonehenge Tatton Park The National Museum of Computing Tower Bridge Wessex Archaeology Worcester Cathedral A full list of current Sandford Award Holders: https://www.heritageeducationtrust.org/award-holders The 2022 Sandford Award opens for entries on Monday 13th December. Find out how to apply at: https://www.heritageeducationtrust.org/how-to-enter -
Initial Teacher Training at Bishop Grosseteste University re-accredited by the Department for Education
The Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University, The Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil commented: “This institution has been providing teacher education in the City of Lincoln for over 160 years; we currently work in partnership with over 600 schools and Colleges, constantly adapting to meet changing priorities. “I am delighted we have been awarded this accreditation in order for us to continue to educate teachers of the highest quality for this region and beyond into the future. The teaching profession is central to the building and re-building of societies and BGU is a major strategic partner in this endeavour. In relation to the response submitted in BGU’s application for a high-quality, evidence-based trainee curriculum, the Department for Education feedback stated “The response fully meets all the criteria set out in the question and outlines how the applicant will provide high-quality ITT and benefit trainee outcomes and gives assurance that it will be of a sufficiently high quality, meeting all of the quality requirements and minimum time allocations. In summary, this application gives a high degree of assurance that trainees will be supported, coached and taught effectively.” Dr Matt Dunn, Associate Dean and Head of Programmes for Secondary and Further Education commented: “This well-deserved accreditation gives recognition to the immensely committed, experienced and talented team of teacher educators here at BGU and across our entire partnership of schools and colleges. “Whilst we draw upon a long-standing tradition of providing superb initial Teacher Training, we are also extremely excited about the future and we very much welcome discussion with other providers, schools and Colleges who may wish to join our established partnership.” If you are interested in partnering with BGU, and would like to discuss how you may join us as a partnership school or delivery partner, please email faculty@bishopg.ac.uk If you are interested in training to teach, BGU offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time and full-time options, as well as a route for working Teaching Assistants to gain Qualified Teacher Status. For more information, visit https://www.bgu.ac.uk/courses or contact the BGU Admissions Team: admissions@bishopg.ac.uk -
BGU Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students earn nationally recognised Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA)
The PSEA scheme enables student teachers to increase their experience and understanding of teaching and learning in primary science. -
Primary Education students host insightful podcast reflecting on the role of inclusive practice within teaching
Our BA Primary Education students have taken part in creating a podcast! -
Student Research Studies Form Part of New Oxford Press Collection
A new collection from Oxford Press, featuring original research studies from two Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) students and edited under the supervision of Dr. Maria Efstratopoulou, Senior Lecturer in Special Educational Needs at BGU has been released. The Collection, titled ‘Interdisciplinary Reflections and Socio-Cultural Issues in Education: Anthropological, Legal and Educational Views for Vulnerable Groups’, highlights the latest knowledge and new ideas as “food for thought”, which can be applied in peoples’ everyday life, and particularly in the everyday educational practice. The two BGU students, Sue Wood a Doctoral Candidate, EdD from BGU presenting a part of her Doctoral Thesis and Abigail MacDougall, a SENI graduate in 2019, have each submitted a chapter for the book under Dr Efstratopoulou’s supervision. Sue’s chapter explores ‘Assessment in Special Education: Improving professionals’ skills using video footage’ whilst Abigail’s investigates Parents’ perceptions of the impact of early stage exam tests on anxiety levels in young children with and without Autism. The full book presents current socio-cultural issues for discussion, trying to enhance the quality of teaching and increase students’ interest and inclusion. Its first part presents this new era with new needs that have arisen and the second one, ideas for practice and methodological issues. It refers to young and experienced teachers of all levels, psychologists, social workers and people who work in education and provides material for thought and reflection. The texts include current topics such as Education and Leading Strategies in Special Education as well as topics related to increasing motivation in the educational process. In addition, traveling through the pages of this book you can find out original research articles on innovative topics. You can purchase your copy of the full book here. Courses at BGU are packed with unique learning opportunities and led by academics with international expertise. To find out how you can become a part of the BGU community, visit our website or contact our Enquiries Team.
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