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BGU wins OFS bid to expand apprenticeship provision
BGU is delighted to announce that the University has been successful in securing additional funding as part of a competitive bidding process launched by the Office for Students (OFS), to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeship courses and places available. The OFS have confirmed they will invest £12million in the first wave of three, to support university providers to both increase the number of students and the equality of opportunity within Level 6 apprenticeship programmes. The full article can be viewed here. Apprenticeships and Partnerships Manager Jane Fletcher said: “We are incredibly excited with this outcome and the opportunity this has presented us with. This will enable us now to build upon our already strong foundations and develop two new Degree-Apprenticeship standards – namely Project Manager and Youth Worker, to support our local and regional employer partnerships.” Dr Nick Gee, Dean of Faculty commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded OFS funding to develop these new apprenticeship standards. This represents a fantastic opportunity to grow our apprenticeship provision at BGU, by developing our current expertise.” An implementation project is now underway to develop these programmes and have them available for 2024/25. Employers wishing to express an interest in collaborating with us on this exciting portfolio development should contact apprenticeships@bishopg.ac.uk -
Accessibility: Studying with a disability, impairment, medical or mental health condition
This page is to help you navigate the support and accessibility needs you may require as a student at Bishop Grosseteste University. Use the drop-down boxes below to locate the relevant information in regards to Student Advice & Wellbeing, including useful links to the Gov.UK website. -
From Teaching Assistant to Teacher
Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher, but decided against it as you are already in employment and don't want to give that up? We have different routes available to Teaching Assistants who want to become teachers, with pathways that allow you to continue to work while you study and gain your Qualified Teacher Status. Many of our courses offer blended delivery of between four and six sessions a year on campus, with the remainder of content delivered through online sessions and independent study. Regardless of your existing qualifications, if you want to become a teacher, we can help you find your way. -
Survey Week 2024
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BGU lecturer secures grant bid of over £8000 from LPFT
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Over £600 awarded to improve accessibility at Sport and Fitness centre
Bishop Grosseteste University's on-campus Sport and Fitness Centre has received £621 through Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme. The centre will use this funding to purchase new, accessible equipment, making the fitness centre a more inclusive space for all. The focus will be on expanding the centre's collection of small portable handheld disability friendly gym equipment. For example; resistance bands, light dumbbells and a light battle rope. Carla Evans, Senior Sports and Fitness Centre Instructor said: "Accessibility is a top priority at our fitness centre, and thanks to Lincolnshire Co-op and their generous Community Champions scheme, we will now be able to expand the equipment we have at our facility making us more accessible, and more able to provide disability-friendly opportunities for our local community. "Thank you to everyone who donated, your donation is greatly appreciated and will make a huge impact." Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme combines the efforts of members, colleagues, and customers to raise money for local groups and good causes. A donation is made each time a member shops with their dividend card, colleagues host fundraising events, and customers can donate their spare change. Lincolnshire Co-op's Community Engagement Manager Sam Turner said: “Our Purpose is about making life better in our communities and our Community Champions scheme is central to this. We’re proud to support these local community groups and their amazing work." -
Historical tuition fees
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Student Advice & Wellbeing Information
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Accessibility Information
Here at BGU we recognise that you may require additional assistance to fully engage with your studies due to your access needs. The Student Advice & Wellbeing Team play a key role in co-ordinating services available to BGU’s students with access needs. In order to assess the level of support you may require, we use the legal definition of disability, which is wide ranging but includes: Neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism, ADHD and DyslexiaPhysical mobility difficulties Sensory impairments, such as those affecting hearing or sightPersons requiring personal care Mental health Conditions Medical conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or asthma (Please note that this is not an exhaustive list – you may have access needs that are not listed above.) We are happy to explore available opportunities to address your needs, and we will seek to ensure those needs are met and remain sensitive to your perspective of your circumstances. A wide range of reasonable adjustments exist which seek to address the issues that arise from the above list of conditions. Before you come to university You will have the opportunity to indicate whether you have access needs on your UCAS application and through the BGU Admissions process. We can arrange for you to have an orientation session, where you will get the opportunity to meet members of the Student Advice & Wellbeing Team, discuss about your support, familiarise yourself with the campus and meet key staff members in advance of you starting your course. You can also approach us for support after you have registered on your course, but we recommend doing this as early as possible in order to ensure support is in place at the beginning of your studies. -
Care Experienced Students Information
Support for Care Experienced Students Student Advice & Wellbeing play a central role in coordinating support for care experienced students who choose to study at BGU: This includes ensuring enhanced financial provision, assistance with accommodation related issues and helping students to engage with their studies as effectively as possible. Disclosure of Care Leaver status The University actively encourages care experienced students to disclose their background using the opportunity on the UCAS application form, during the enrolment process or by asking their Care Leaving Service or Personal Adviser to make a disclosure on their behalf. It is also possible for disclosures to be made at any point in the student’s studies, although an early disclosure is the best way of securing a comprehensive package of support. Any disclosures of care leaver status will be treated sensitively and in accordance with data protection principles. This will ensure limited circulation of personal information while at the same time safe-guarding appropriate responses to the care experienced students’ needs. Support Package Any disclosures of care leaver status will be treated with the following services: Availability of 365 day accommodation Enhanced financial support A named contact for any issues arising before or during your studies Confidential service Financial Support Students who are care experienced can apply for an enhanced bursary of £3,600. If you wish to apply, you will need to provide details of your Leaving Care Service, or other relevant agency, in order to establish your eligibility for the bursary. The enhanced bursary is designed to reduce the need for care leavers to take out student loans to cover their living costs, although they remain eligible to apply for the loans if they wish to. The BGU Bursary is payable alongside the funding provided by your funding body, e.g. Student Finance England (SFE). Accommodation Care experienced students are a priority in the allocation of accommodation and 365 day accommodation will be guaranteed, providing the student’s request for accommodation is timely. We will ensure effective liaison for the continuation of existing foster care arrangements wherever possible. Effective assistance will be given in securing private sector housing, if required, with housing rights advice available from the Student Advice & Wellbeing Team. Back to Homepage
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