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Minutes for the First meeting of the Faculty of Education and Health Faculty Board in the 2015-16 academic session, to be held on 14th October 2015, 10am in Room S309/S310,

Mary Seacole Building, Avery Hill Campus

1 Attendees and Apologies for AbsenceDr Linda Burke Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Health(PVC) (Chair)Heather Bower Lead Midwife for EducationDr Karen Cleaver Head of Department, Family Care & Mental HealthDenis Crapnell Director of Partnerships and NHS ContractsVeronica Habgood Director of Learning and TeachingDiana Harris Senior Lecturer and Faculty partner college linkFelicity Hilditch Head of Department, Primary EducationHarry Hodges President, Student Activities, Students UnionProf. Andrew Lambirth Dep. Chair of Faculty Research & Enterprise CommitteeSimon Leggatt Head of Department, Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning

Teacher Education & PE and SportDr Gemma Mansi Programme Leader & Early Career ResearcherProf. Pam Maras Director of Research & Enterprise;

Head of Department, Psychology, Social Work & CounsellingTeresa McMahon Programme Leader for Associate Students, Senior Lecturer

Acute/Critical Care, Adult Nursing and Paramedic ScienceZoe Pettit Head of Department, Literature, Language and Theatre, ACHChris Philpott Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and HealthDr Lucie Pollard Faculty Operating Officer, Faculty of Education & Health (FOO)

Morag Redfern Head of Department, Adult Nursing and Paramedic ScienceLorraine Smith Programme Leader, Secondary and Lifelong Learning Sector Initial

Teacher EducationProf Liz West Professor in Applied Social Science (Representing Chair for FREC)

In attendance:Jim Gritton Deputy Head of Department, Psychology, Social Work and

Counselling (on behalf of Pam Maras)Karena Whiting PA to Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Officer)Apologies received from:Luiza-Daindra Bretfelan Student representativeRichard Dotor Director of Higher Education, Guildford CollegeNevin Mehmet Faculty partner college linkDr Damien Page Head of Department, Education and Community StudiesMarie Sayers Programme Leader, Greenwich Community CollegeProf Pat Schofield Professor of Nursing (Representing Chair for FRDC)Seraphina Simmons-Bah Student representativeSteve Williams Student representativeGrace Sinclair Student representative

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2 Minutes of the Previous Meeting 6th May 2015

Papers attached

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 6th May 2105 were agreed.

3 Matters Arising (not considered elsewhere on agenda)

Papers attached

3.1 Action Points from previous meeting

As per the attached Action Sheet.FB/EH/14/9.1.02 National Student Survey. In addition, it is confirmed that all students who complete throughout the year are part of the data set and it is most important that, for programmes with non-standard start dates, contact email address are noted. IPSOS Mori use the University email address and once left, these addresses are no longer valid and students, although part of the data set, do not receive the emails. It was suggested that contact be made to request that personal addresses be used for the initial survey or that the University chase-up students via these addresses.

FB/FH/14/9.1.02 Action PointVH and LP to follow up regarding student contact email addresses.

3.2 Terms of Reference & Membership Linda Burke

It was agreed that the ToR circulated for this meeting was not the most upto date version.

The list of members for this committee was considered. It was noted that student apologies for attendance at this meeting have increased. It was confirmed that student attendance is by the elected Faculty Officers and Student Representatives and results of these elections, for the current academic year, are due shortly. As a voluntary role, there is not obligation and it cannot be insisted that students attend. Attendance on placement also has an impact on students’ attendance. With regards to the Action Point FB/FH/16 from last meeting, in order to formalise the ability for student representatives who are continuing with their studies continuing with the role as Student Representative, we would need a policy change at academic council, SU officer to follow up.

FB/FH/15/3.2.01 Action PointLinda Burke to meet Faculty Officers.

FB/FH/15/3.2.02 Action PointKW to circulate the correct ToR to this group. Also attached to these notes.

FB/FH/15/3.2.03 Action PointIn light of the above, KW to circulate the updated membership list to this group.

Alttached to these notes.


4 Items from the Chair

4.1 Faculty Update Verbal report Linda Burke The Chair confirmed that on the whole, recruitment for the current academic year went well, and

the hard work of all staff was recognised. The NSS yielded mixed results, with some outstanding and some areas needing more work. No

clear pattern of results is evident except that organisation and assessment are the key areas for development.

Timetabling remains a considerable challenge, confirmed by ZP who agreed that Fac. ACH has also experienced problems and thanks were given to all those involved in accommodating changes at short notice. These issues are being taken very seriously by the VC’s office and suggestions are being sought for ways that this area might improve.

The sale of the Mansion site is still going ahead, with the expectation that a large area will be retained until 2018. Work in the Dreadnought building continues in anticipation that the Faculty will occupy this space in the future. LB has a meeting with the Facilities Office to discuss both the Mansion and Southwood sites with regards to any changes and updating that may be required in advance of the partial move to Greenwich. A small working party, including representation by students, has been formed to carry out some focused work on this area. DC noted that the rooms in the Grey building are particularly poor, but that work in the South Studio of the Mansion building had created a very good classroom / lecture room. The new skills labs at Mansion are also very pleasing.

DHLE survey was generally good with some improvements being seen.

5 Portfolio Planning

5.1 New Programme Proposals Verbal Chris PhilpottCP noted the following new programme requests have been made and approved through PPG –

BA in Social Policy and Social Change, MA in Social Policy and Social Change, PGCE in Primary Education, PGCE in Secondary Education, BA (Hons) in Early Years Education, SEGI Penang College, Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Prof.GCE in Primary Education, Colchester SCITT

These have been presented to APC with individual outcomes being actioned. All necessary follow up action has been taken.

The PPG dates for the year are confirmed as – 18 November, 9.30am, next Academic Planning mtg9th December and 19th January 2016,18 January 2016, 2pm, next Academic Planning mtg 24th February,16 March, 9.30am, next Academic Planning mtg 13th April and11 May, 9.30am, next Academic Planning mtg 1 June

5.2 Programme Discontinuations Verbal Chris Philpott


It was noted at PPG that the TMC Partnership, delivering the BSc in Psychology and Counselling (top-up) is now discontinued. Formal documentation is pending.

5.3 Schedule of Approval & Reviews2015 / 2016 To note

Papers attached

Veronica Habgood

The attached is presented for noting.It was also noted that the full review of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing) programmes have been postponed on advice from the NMC as they are currently in the process of revising the standards for all prescribing programmes, including the V100 and V150 which are integral to this review. However, as the V150 is no longer in approval (approval expired in May

6 Partnerships and Collaboration

6.1 Partner Colleges Verbal Diana HarrisIt was noted at PPG that the Colchester SCITT, hope to be reviewed as a partner during the early part of 2016.

DH noted that a number of partners had recruited to their programmes for this academic session, but that a great many were experiencing changes. This is noted at:

Bromley College may be merging with Greenwich Community College. This will have an impact on recruitment numbers and staffing.

Guildford College, whereby students at West Kent College have to find their own funding and have now withdrawn from the market, but overall anticipate greater collaboration with Canterbury Christchurch University. LW referred to a radio article on this merger and the overall funding of further education.

Greenwich Community College have received a poor OFSTED and QAA reports and direct links with the UofG will be severed

FB/FH/15/6.1.01 Action PointDB and VH to discuss the impact of the Greenwich Community College reports and to provide

feedback to LB.

6.2 Health (NHS) Verbal Denis CrapnellDC noted that the UofG contracts remain stable. CPD remains the same as last year and it is expected that some pre-registration programmes will be asked to increase numbers.Contract performance management is being undertaken with close work with partners. Results of this are expected early in 2016.

6.3 Initial Teacher Education Verbal Chris PhilpottA number of additional school direct self-funded primary places were noted as being secured along with the new round of recruitment being ‘allocation free’. CP and VH are trying to capture the unique nature of the school direct route in a paper for ‘Home Partnerships Group’ and this will be passed to APC for their consideration and approval. A significant increase is noted in the safeguarding checks needed for new students, along with the need to check existing students in relation to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and Disqualification by association.


The Strategic Board for Teacher Education will meet for the third time on 2nd November and a partnership position paper has been written and agreed. The particular focus of this group will be recruitment and managing transitions.

6.4 International Collaborations Verbal Lucie PollardSEGI recruited well this academic session, and the successful approval in Early Years in Penang is noted. Sarawak is now recruiting to their programs and we are anticipating a full partner review of this collaboration in December 2015.HCMA has not recruited yet and LP is working with Becky Smith on this area. The NYC collaboration continues although recruitment has not started yet.

7 Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Body Reviews (PSRB)

7.1 NMC Verbal Karen CleaverIt is confirmed that the NMC are reviewing the nursing and midwifery professional standards and this will have an effect on the programme content and re-approvals timing.

7.2 OFSTED Verbal Chris PhilpottThe expected inspection did not occur last academic session and plans are being made for an inspection to take place this academic year. The good work from last year will be developed, with peer working continuing and papers and plans being updated.

7.3 HCPC Verbal Veronica Habgood

It was reported that the Major Change in respect of both the Medway and Avery Hill BSc Hons Paramedic Science programmes had been approved by the HCPC but that the final confirmation letter was awaited."

7.4 BPS Verbal Jim GrittonAdvice has been received that the resources review of the programmes will take place in January 2016. This review will be led by Jim Demetre.

7.5 BACP Verbal report Jim GrittonNothing to note.

8 Student Experience

8.1 National Student Survey Paper attached

Veronica Habgood

Please note this spreadsheet has 4

pagesThe results of the survey are presented and noted by this committee. Overall this is a mixed result set with some areas achieving very well and others, less so. Following this publication, HoD’s were asked to meet with programme teams and discuss 3-5 issues that could be used as a focus for improvement. It


has been suggested that those who experience good results from this survey share their good practice and ideas with others.


8.2 Student Feedback Verbal report Student RepsLB noted the well organised and well attended Freshers’ Fair and that this is a positive, well valued event. All facilities on the campus were used, students were engaged and the efforts were appreciated by the 6,000 attendees. Thanks were given to all those involved. Concerns over the Mansion site continue, including the closure of the Engine Room. It was confirmed that this facility was closed as is was not covering its costs and it was not financially viable. The loss of the cash machine is of particular note, and that although Greengages offers catering, the queues are often long, has no free cash facilities and their minimum spend for card use is £3.50It was previously understood that the cash machine would be moved to the John Smiths Bookshop.The conversion of the North Studio into café has not yet been progressed as part of the Mansion Sale facilities has also not been actioned.

FB/FH/15/8.2.01 Action PointLP and HH are meeting with the Facilities / Estates manager and will add these issues to the agenda of

items to be discussed.

The Placement Support Project is on-going and thanks were given to Mandy Stevenson (MS) for her help and support with this project. The nursing and midwifery students have shown a good level of engagement and a number of issues have been raised. Of particular note is Mentor rotaring and discussions have taken with DC and MS on this topic.

FB/FH/15/8.2.02 Action PointDiscussions are to continue with programme leaders.

8.3 Feedback from University Student Experience Committee Verbal report Chris Philpott

Work by both the University and Faculty committees focussed mainly on the Student Engagement Framework. Discussions have included the automated withdrawals process and the results of the USS. It was noted that the issues from this are similar to the NSS, but some minor deviations. It has been suggested that a focus group be formed of year 3 students from 2014-15 and discuss with them, the specific issues raised.

8.4 Faculty Student Experience CommitteeTo note unconfirmed minutes from 29th May 2015

Papers attached Chris Philpott

These minutes are presented and noted by this committee. Thanks were given to all those involved in the week 1 activities and these were felt to be a great improvement on previous years’ activity. The importance of electing Student Union officers was noted and that the Faculty received eight nominations. The training for programme representatives is scheduled and they will be contacted directly.The comments mentioned in 8.2 regarding the Mansion site were re-iterated and it has been agreed that the clerk to the Faculty SEC Committee, Suzanne Vaughan (SV) will collate information and suggestions from staff on areas for improvement.

Feedback to HH with regards to Faculty derogations is pending and this will be provided before the next USEC

FB/FH/15/8.4.01 Action PointLP and VH to send HH list of derogations.


8.5 Health, Wellbeing & Fitness to Study Policy

Papers attached

Veronica Habgood

This document is presented and noted by this committee. CP has questioned whether this document includes ‘Fitness to Teach’ or the requirements for health practitioners. The Fitness to Teach link was sent to the author of this document and has been included, but it is felt that this be more explicit and a formal paragraph included.

FB/FH/15/8.5.01 Action PointCP and VH to work on the policy with the view to strengthening and aligning this with the professional

areas.

9 Recruitment

9.1 Adult Nursing & Paramedic Science Verbal report Morag Redfern

9.2 Education & Community Studies Verbal report Damien Page

9.3 Family Care & Mental Health Verbal report Karen Cleaver

9.4 Primary Education Verbal report Felicity Hilditch

9.5 Psychology, Social Work & Counselling Verbal report Jim Gritton9.6 Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, PE & Sport Verbal report Simon Leggatt

Thanks were given to all for work on recruitment for this academic session, both via the mainstream route and clearing. Recruitment for 2016-17 is underway.Overall, recruitment for the Faculty was good, with some over target (P,SW & C) and some with reduced numbers (ECS) All departments / programmes have plans in place for additional marketing and outreach activity to support recruitment for next academic session. Rooming for recruitment activity e.g. interviews, remains an issue.Registration closes on Friday 16th October for both new and continuing students and VH has emailed programme leaders in this regard. Any student who is not registered will be either withdrawn or deleted and should re-instatement be needed, contact should be made with VH.

10 Research, Enterprise and Consultancy

10.1 University Research & Enterprise Verbal Jim GrittonNothing to report on this item.

10.2 Faculty Research & Enterprise CommitteeTo note minutes from 29th April

Papers attached Andrew Lambirth

These minutes are presented and noted by this committee. Email contact will be made to staff entered in the REF staff regarding papers that they have already submitted to look for areas where development work can take place. Partnership work has been suggested as a means to ensure impact from research within the Faculty, for example the work with the RGTSA and offering UoG services to undertake research in schools within the Alliance. AL will attend the Research Committee held by the RGTSA to discuss this idea.


A bidding Register is being developed by James Lambert.

10.3 University Research Ethics Verbal Liz WestJill Jameson is noted as the Chair for this committee for the current academic year. Thanks were given to EW for her work in the 2014-15 session. During that year, 27 applications were received and considered of good quality.

10.4 Faculty Research Ethics Committee To note minutes from 16th June and 28th September

Papers attached Liz West

These minutes are presented and noted by this committee.

10.5 Faculty Research Degrees CommitteeTo note minutes from 28th April and 17th June

Papers attached Jim Gritton

These minutes are presented and noted by this committee. The last meeting on 13th October was cancelled as it was not quorate. In response to this, the membership has been reviewed and action to confirm attendance for the rest of the year has been taken, including discussions with HoDs about staff time. In order not to affect any student’s progress, PM considered routine matters that could not wait as Chair’s action.

11 Learning and Quality11.1 Feedback from University Academic Quality and Standards Committee Verbal report Veronica

HabgoodMost of the work by this committee is focussed on the feedback from the QAA visit and assessing the NSS outcomes and the actions needed. Work is also noted by the UoG on a GPA scheme, to run alongside the classification for the next 5 years.

11.2 Faculty Academic Quality and Standards Committee To note minutes from 18th March,13th May and 16th June

Papers attached

Veronica Habgood



All EE reports have been received and the overall comments are very positive with some areas identified for improvement, for example, student support in school / placement and the quality of feedback in respect of on-line marking.

11.3 QAA ReviewNote the University’s Action Plan

Papers attached

Veronica Habgood

These minutes are presented and noted by this committee. The formal University response to the review has been provided.

12 External Examiners

12.1 Faculty list of Current External Examiners (Health / Education)

Papers attached

Veronica Habgood

This list presented and noted by this committee.

12.2 Appointment of External Examiners

12.2.i To note the extension of Prof Maurice Stringer for P,SW & C Ranjit Khutan replacing Briony Williams for ANPS agreed by CA

12.2.ii To agree the extension of Russell Shobrook and the extension of duties for Dr Jane Courtney both for Secondary, LLL PE & Sp.

12.2.iii To agree new nominations – Alex Wade, Chris Randall, Simon Assig, Tim Roberts and Tracey Parvin as per the attached spreadsheet

Paper attached

Veronica Habgood


13 Health and Safety

13.1 Update from submission of H&S statement

Papers attached Lucie Pollard

This statement is presented and noted by this committee. The recent cross-campus meeting was attended by Jane Attenborough in the absence of LP and the main issues included; students not following procedure during the testing of the fire alarm and staff are asked to remind students of the actions required and the need to be complaint. There are some minor concerns over personal evacuation plans, but these are not relevant for this Faculty.


14 Any other business

15 Date and Time of next meeting:27th January 2016, 10am, Room S309/S310


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