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IT Guidance and Software Downloads
We anticipate our students arriving at University with their own IT devices, expecting to use them as part of their University life to access BGU’s digital services. -
IT Support
Contact us: Online: https://helpdesk.bishopg.ac.uk/it E-mail : ithelp@bishopg.ac.uk Phone : 01522 583666 In-person : IT Services, South House Availability of Service: 08.30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:30 Friday’s -
Looking forward to your NQT year
This will be completed during your final term and is supported by a CEP Tutorial with your tutor. The CEP is a transitional passport that BA QTS and PGCE trainees create at the end of their initial training. Illustrating how progress has been made in the teaching standards and how evidence-informed judgements on their future needs help map plans for the NQT induction programme in schools. This document is an essential part of moving from Initial Teacher Training into the professional role within teaching settings. The CEP will be completed during your final year with yourself and your tutor/mentor. -
Conferences, Courses & Events
There are several bespoke events that happen throughout the year, which are open to NQTs, RQTs, Final Year Trainees and those working with them. -
Ongoing Study
We don’t regard it that you’ve finished at BGU just because you’ve qualified. We have much more opportunities for you to continue your passion for learning. -
Head Teachers & Mentors
We offer bespoke support to Head Teachers and Induction mentors. For more information on any of the following areas, please email the contact indicated below. -
Personal Statement
A personal statement is like a short reflective essay you write about why you’re the perfect candidate for the undergraduate degree course/s you’re applying to. It gives you the chance to distinguish yourself from the crowd and talk about your own personal qualities. So here are some tips from us on things you should and shouldn’t do. -
Do Both
Here at BGU, we value the knowledge and experience you have gained so far in your career and want to help you expand on this to enhance your career. Our work-focused Foundation Degrees are a combination of practice-based learning and campus-based taught sessions which run once a week so that you are able to continue in employment or volunteering throughout the duration of the course. FDA PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (EARLY CHILDHOOD)FDA PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (CHILDHOOD & YOUTH)FDA PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (EDUCATION) If you’re unsure about any aspect of applying to university, give us a call on (01522) 583658 contact us by emailing enquiries@bishopg.ac.uk, or click the purple icon in the bottom right corner of this page to chat to us online. -
Train to teach with BGU in September 2020
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding and exciting career. Here at BGU we have over 150 years’ experience in education and have developed a suite of courses allowing you to train to teach in the way that best suits you. If you already have a degree, a PGCE (Postgraduate and Professional Graduate Certificates in Education) is a course which includes a recommendation for QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). A PGCE offers an integrated academic and professional preparation for teaching and is available for general primary teaching and for a range of primary and secondary subject specialisms, on a full or part-time basis. All routes include substantial time training in schools or other educational settings. Find out more about our Primary PGCE and Secondary PGCE routes available to you – fill in your details below and we’ll make sure you’re kept up to date with all the information you need. You May also wish to come along and visit us on an Open Day by clicking the button on the right of this page. -
Degrees with a Foundation Year at BGU
If you don’t have the required UCAS points necessary to start a degree course then we’re here to help. Our brand new range of degrees with a Foundation Year are designed to give you an alternative route onto a full degree course. We have a huge range of courses to choose from which will see you progress onto a three year degree once you’ve successfully completed your Foundation Year. Choose from courses in a wide range of subject areas, including Psychology, Business, Sociology, Sport, History, Health & Social Care, English, Counselling, Archaeology, Drama, Geography, Education Studies, Mathematics, Early Childhood Studies, Special Educational Needs, TESOL & Linguistics and Theology. Find out more about the options open to you for starting in September this year by calling (01522) 583658, or emailing enquiries@bishopg.ac.uk.
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