leeds trinity university foundation degree prospectus

Foundation Degree Prospectus

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Why Choose Leeds TrinityUniversity?

4 EnhanceyourKnowledge

7 BenefittoEmployers

8Part-timeandSingleCPDandModule Provision

About Leeds TrinityUniversity 10 AboutFoundationDegreeTeaching

13 LearningatLeedsTrinityUniversity

Support at Leeds TrinityUniversity 14 StudentFinance

17 StudentSupport

Our Foundation Degrees20 SupportingChildrenandFamiliesinSocial Contexts

21 SupportingEarlyYears

22 SupportingLearningandAdditionalNeeds

23SupportingLearning:Sport,Physical EducationandHealth

More About LeedsTrinity University 24 SupportingStudentswithDisabilities orDyslexia

27HLTAandProgressionOpportunities

28 EntryRequirements

29Applying

30CampusMap

Call 0113 283 7150

Email [email protected]

Twitter @leedstrinity

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www.leedstrinity.ac.uk

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“At Leeds Trinity you’ll be treated as an individual and never

feel lost in the crowd.”Professor Margaret A House,

Vice-Chancellor

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LeedsTrinityUniversityoffershighqualityteachingandsupporttohelpyoudevelopyourfullpotentialinarichandrelevantcontext,whilebeingfullycommittedtosupportingandrecognisingyouasanindividual,bringingsomethinguniquetoyourstudiesanddevelopingyourprofessionalcontribution.

Theprogrammeshavebeendevelopedinthemulti-agencycontext.Theyaresuitedtopeoplewhosupportchildrenandfamiliesinawiderangeofintegratedservicesincludingsocial,healthcare,education,voluntary,probation,charity,youngoffender,

earlyyears,childcareandyouthservices.

Afoundationdegreecanbecompletedin2years,oneafternoonperweek.HigherLevelTeachingAssistant(HLTA)preparationisanoptionmodule.A“top-up”programmecanleadtoaBAdegree.The“top-up”canbecompletedinoneyearfull-time(onedayperweek)ortwoyearspart-time(halfadayperweek).Singlemodulescanalsobeaccessedasaccreditedornon-accreditedCPD.

EligiblecandidatesmayprogresstoQTSorEYTSprogrammes.

Foundation degrees are work-related, higher education qualifications that have been designed to enhance and broaden your professional knowledge and give you the opportunities to develop, progress and gain recognition of skills in a formal qualification.

Enhance your Knowledge

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The annual tuition fee for foundation degree courses will be £5,000 for Home/EU students for the academic year 2015/16.

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The small class sizes mean that the lecturers know you well, bring out your strengths and encourage you to succeed.

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Instudyingafoundationdegreeemployeeswill:

Studyprimarilyintheworkplace andviaflexiblemodesofstudy, meaningthey’llnotspend significantamountsoftime awayfromwork-onlyone afternoonaweek

Gainabroaderunderstandingof thejobandthenationalcontext

Gainhigherlevelskillsthat employersneed

Bringcurrentandrelevant knowledgetotheorganisation, sharetechniquesandcascade theknowledgeaquiredtoother colleagues

Haveincreasedmotivationand commitmenttotheorganisation

Performbetterandhaveincreased confidenceinapplyingskillsand knowledge

Bewillingtotakeontasksthey wouldnothavetackledbefore

Havebettercommunication,team workingandproblemsolvingskills

Becomelifelonglearnersand embracewideraspectsofthe business

A foundation degree can be the ideal way to enhance your workforce.

Benefit to Employers

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Foundationdegreemoduleshavebeendevelopedasdiscreteopportunitiesforstudy.

Thefoundationdegreemodulescanbeattendedas“one-off”accreditedornon-accreditedprofessionaldevelopmentprogrammes.

Eachmoduleisdeliveredoverfiveorsixafternoonsinschooltermtime.

CPD CoursesNon-accreditedshortbespokeCPDcoursescanbearrangedrelatingtoaspectsofworkwithchildren,youngpeopleandfamilies.EnquiriesshouldbemadetotheAdministrativeOfficeon0113 283 7290.

For applications and enquiriesForfurtherinformationonstudyingasinglemoduleorCPDcourses,pleasecontacttheAdministrativeOfficeon0113 283 7290.

Are you interested in a short 20-credit module programme in a specific subject area?

Part-time and Single CPD and Module Provision

The foundation degree programme is flexible. Individual modules can be studied, or the full programme can be studied over a longer period of time.

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Studyatuniversitymayseemabigstep,particularlyifit’ssometimesinceyoulaststudied.The foundationdegreeprogramme

introducesyou,fromyourfirst weeksofstudywithus,toa plannedprogrammethatdevelops thestudyskillsyouneedand supportsyouinapplyingthemas youprogress.

Weencourageactiveparticipation fromstudentsandrespecttheprofessionalismandexperienceof foundationdegreestudentsthatcontributestothisrichlearning experience.Youwillhavethe opportunitytoengagewithfellowstudentsandlecturersinboth largeandsmallseminargroupsandclasses,oftencollaborating togethertopresentworkinawaythatreflectsprofessionalpractice.

Youwillhaveregularopportunities toconsultwithtutorsonaone-to-onebasis.Youwillalsoreceive feedbackoneachassignment beforesubmittingthenext,sothatyourlearningcanbereflectedinthenextsubmission.

Wehavedesignedourstudy programmestobechallengingandstimulatingtodevelopyourskillsandknowledge.Ourteachingstaffmembersarefullycommittedtoensuringthatyouaregiventheresourcesandopportunitiestosucceedinyourchosensubject.In returnweexpectyoutorisetothechallengeandtakeaproactiveandmatureapproachtoyourlearning.

We have a strong commitment to academic excellence for all our students. Teaching is by highly-qualified and experienced staff, many with external professional experience.

About Foundation Degree Teaching

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Our foundation degrees have one entry point in September. Individual modules may be accessed at any time. The foundation degree programmes have full time weighting (240 credits) but part-time attendance. Programmes run at the following times: First year (Level 4) Monday afternoons - 1:30pm - 7:00pm Second year (Level 5) Tuesday afternoons - 1:30pm - 7:00pm School term time only.

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Access to our IT suite is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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The Andrew Kean Learning CentreThisisthefocusoflearningforstudents andstaffatLeedsTrinity.Thethree-floor facilityoffersstudentssomeofthelatest IT,over500,000printandelectronicbooksand25,000journals,multimediamaterialsandagrowingcollectionofdatabasestosupportyourstudies.

Thelightandspaciousbuildinggivesyou fantasticflexibility,withsilentstudyroomsallowingyoutoworkinpeacethroughtogroupstudyroomsenablingyoutoworkwithfriends.

YoucanuseoneofthemanyPCsinthe computerclustersorbringyourown laptopanduseourfreeWi-Fithroughoutthebuilding.

OurLibrarywebfacilityallowsyouto searchtheiDiscovercatalogueforbooks foryourcourse,findandreadelectronic books,reservebooks,renewbooks,and searchforarticlesinacademicjournals.

The Learning Hub OurLearningHubofferspersonalised

academicskillssupporttoallstudents, includinghelpwithtimemanagement; revisionstrategies;criticalthinkingand reading;note-taking,andresearch. Moodle

MoodleistheVirtualLearningEnvironment forLeedsTrinity.Youwillhaveaccessto thousandsofonlineresourcesincluding documents,presentations,videosand more.

Tutorssendimportantnewsandinformationrelatingdirectlytoparticularmodulesyouarestudyingstraighttoyourpreferredemailaddress.Withanyopportunitiesforonlineinteractionswithbothyourtutorsandfellowstudentsthroughdiscussionsforums,Moodleistheretohelpyouwithyourstudiesatanytimeandwhereveryouare.

The Andrew Kean Learning Centre is the focus of learning at Leeds Trinity University for students and staff, providing high-quality facilities, resources and service to help you achieve success in your chosen area of study.

Learning at Leeds Trinity University

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StudentswillbeabletoapplyforatuitionfeeloanfromStudentFinanceEnglandtocoverthecostoftheirtuitioneveryyear,sotheydonothavetopaytheirtuitionfeesupfront.

Studentswillalsobeabletoapplyforapackageofmaintenancefunding(tohelppaytowardsbasiclivingcostswhiletheyarestudyingsuchasaccommodation,food,travel,coursecostsetc).

Theamountofmaintenancefundingyoureceivedependsonyourhouseholdincome,whereyouliveandwhereyoustudy.Thefundingpackageincludes:• aloanofupto£5,740(orupto£4,565 forstudentswholivewiththeirparents).• anon-repayablegrantof£3,387ifthe householdincomeis£25,000orless,ora partialgrantofbetween£50and£3,387 ifthehouseholdincomeisbetween £25,000and£42,620.

LeedsTrinityUniversitytuitionfeesforfoundationdegreesare£5,000in2015/16.

Studentswillnotbeaskedtorepayanyoftheloansuntiltheyhavegraduated/leftthecourseandareearningover£21,000ayear.Repaymentswillbe9%ofearnings(abovethethreshold).Formoreinformationonrepayments,interestratesandincomethresholdspleasevisitwww.direct.gov.uk/student-finance

Supplementarygrantsareavailableifyouhavedependentsand/oradisability.Ifyouarestudyingpart-timeyoucanapplyforthetuitionfeeloan-pleasevisitwww.direct.gov.uk/student-financeformoreinformation.

ThisinformationisonlyapplicabletostudentswithnopreviousHEstudywhoaredomiciledinEngland.StudentsfromoutsideofEnglandshouldvisittheirrelevantfundingbodywebsitefordetails(contactdetailscanbefoundontheLeedsTrinityUniversitywebsite).

Most foundation degree courses are classed as full-time courses as you study 120 credits each academic year. Foundation degree students are therefore eligible to apply for the full-time package of student finance.

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Eligible students will not have to pay up front for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which students will only start to repay once they have left their course and are earning over £21,000 a year.

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In student surveys, foundation degree students consistently praise the strong support received from their tutors.

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Student Support Centre Ourpurpose-builtStudentSupportCentre containstheCareersServiceandJobshop, LearningHub,StudentHealthCentre, DyslexiaandDisabilitySupportServices, CounsellingService,StudentAdviser, StudentFinanceAdviserandaCentral Officeforgeneralinformationandinitial advice.

Progress TutorWhenyouenrolforyourfoundationdegreeprogrammeyou’llbeallocatedamemberofthelecturingstaffasyourprogress tutortoofferbothacademicandpersonalsupport.You’llhavethesameprogress tutorthroughoutthewholeofyourdegreeprogrammeandwillmeetthemona regularbasis.

Our LecturersAgreatteamofexperiencedtutorswillsupportyou.Theirrangeofexpertiseis basedonpracticeinthefield.

Chaplaincy TheChaplaincyatLeedsTrinity iscommittedtoprinciplesofinclusivityandcommunity.LeedsTrinityhasalargechapelwhereweholdavarietyofservicesandevents.Italsohasamulti-faithprayerspacewhichprovidesindividualsandgroupswithacalmandpeacefulareainwhichtopractisetheirfaith.Thechapelandthemulti-faithprayerspaceareavailabletoallstudentseveryday.

NurseryChildcareisavailableoncampusfroma privatecompanyforsixmonthtofive-

year-oldsattheCliffeHouseDayNursery, whichisOfsted-inspected.Formore information,contacttheNurseryManager on0113 258 5522.

Formoredetailedinformationvisitwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentsupport

At Leeds Trinity University you’ll discover we offer a unique supportive environment that will really help you achieve your full potential. Our dedicated support team provides you with advice on every aspect of being a student.

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Foundation Degrees at Leeds Trinity University

This section contains details of all the foundation degrees we offer. You provide the aspiration and passion to learn and in return we’ll provide a place where you can study the course that’s absolutely right for you. For details about courses go to www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/courses

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Course Introduction:TheSupportingChildrenandFamiliesinSocialContextsFoundationDegreeisidealforanyonewhoworkswithchildren,youngpeopleandfamiliesasitfocusesonthepracticalskillsandtheoreticalknowledgerequiredbythechildrenandfamilies'workforceandwillexpanduponyourvaluablepreviousexperience.Aseriesoflecturesandworkshopswilldevelopyourpresentation,discussionandessay/reportwritingskills.Throughthestudyofkeytextsandreferencetoworkingcontextsyouwilllearnthetheoriesbehindcurrentpracticeandfurthertheknowledgeandunderstandingthatisrequiredtocarryoutyourroleeffectively.

Theprogrammeofstudycoversmanytopicsthatarerelevanttotheimplementationofgovernmentallegislation,policiesandstrategies,includinglearningandsocialdevelopment,communicationskills,teamworkingstrategies,interventions,healthandwelfareissuesinthefieldofchildren'sservices.

Youwillstudyalongsidefellowprofessionals,benefittingfromsharedexperiencesandgrouplearning.Theprogrammehelpsyoutoreflectonyourpracticalexperiencebylookingatwhatyouknowanddowell,andhowyoucanimproveyourknowledgetobemoreeffective.Itisahighlyregardedqualificationthatwillimproveyourworkperformanceandyourcareeropportunities.Youcanuseitasasteppingstonetostudyathonoursdegreelevel.Thecourseconsistsoffull-timeweighting(240credits)andpart-timeattendance(oneafternoonperweek).AstheFoundationDegreeprogrammesareconsideredfull-timecourses,studentsareeligibletoapplyforthefull-timepackageofsupportincludingsupportfortuitionfees.

Entry Requirements:MusthaveaLevel2Literacyqualificatione.g.GCSEEnglishLanguageGradeC;FunctionalSkillsLevel2(previouslyKeySkillsCommunicationLevel2);AdultLiteracyLevel2.MusthaveaLevel3qualificatione.g.Alevel,BTECNational,NVQ3orLevel3entrypaper.Allapplicantsmusthaveemployersupportandatleastoneyear’svolunteering/workingexperience.

Previousrelevantworkexperienceandlearningmaybeaccreditedandassessedaspartoftheapplicationprocess.

Module Information:Onthiscourseyouwillstudyarangeofmodules,including:WorkinginaMulti-agencyEnvironment;InclusivityandDiversity;Workingwith21stCenturyChildren;Children,FamiliesandSocialPolicy;AssessmentsandInterventions;DevelopingSocialandEmotionalResilience;LeadingandManaging;WorkingwithFamilies.

Course Benefits: •Receivetuitionandfeedbackfrom expertsinthefield •Drawonyourexperiencetosupport youracademicdevelopment •Gainprofessionalknowledgethat underpinsyourworkingexperience andcanbeappliedtoenhancethis •Studywithotherprofessionalsand benefitfromsharingyourexperiences, extendingyourcontactsand evaluatingtheapproachestaken indifferentcontexts • Increaseyourprofessionalskillsand improveyourcareeropportunities

Supporting Children and Families in Social Contexts

Foundation Degree

UCAS: APPLy DIRECT

LENgTH: 2 yEARS

COURSE MODE: FULL TIME

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Course Introduction:ThisFoundationDegreecoursewillexpanduponyourvaluablepreviousexperience.Aseriesoflecturesandworkshopswilldevelopyourpresentation,discussionandessay/reportwritingskills.Throughthestudyofkeytextsyouwilllearnthetheoriesandprinciples,behindcurrentpractice.Youwillfurtheryourunderstandingofchilddevelopmentanddevelopyourunderstandingofhowbesttocreateandmaintainpositiveconditionsforearlydevelopmentandlearning.Youwillstudyalongsidefellowprofessionals,benefittingfromsharedexperiencesandgrouplearning.The

SupportingEarlyYearsFoundationDegreeprogrammehelpsyoutoreflectonyourpracticalexperiencebylookingatwhatyouknowanddowell,andhowyoucanimproveyourknowledgetobemoreeffective.Itisahighlyregardedqualificationthatwillimproveyourworkperformanceandyourcareeropportunities,oritcanfunctionasasteppingstonetostudyathonoursdegreelevel.Theprogrammeoffersfull-timeweighting(240credits)withpart-timeattendance(oneafternoonperweek).AstheFoundationDegreeprogrammesarefull-timecourses,studentsareeligibletoapplyforthefull-timepackageofsupportincludingsupportfortuitionfees.



Module Information:Onthiscourseyouwillstudyarangeofmodules,including:IntroductiontoChildDevelopmentTheory;CreatinganEnablingEnvironmentforYoungChildren;CommunicationandLanguage(Families);Workingwith21stCenturyChildren;PlayandEarlyLearning;DevelopingSocialandEmotionalResilience;LeadingandManaging;WorkingwithFamilies.

Supporting Early Years

Foundation Degree

Course Benefits: •Receivetuitionandfeedbackfrom expertsinthefield •Drawonyourexperiencetosupport youracademicdevelopment •Gainprofessionalknowledgethat underpinsyourworkingexperience andcanbeappliedtoenhancethis •Studywithotherprofessionalsand benefitfromsharingyourexperiences, extendingyourcontactsand evaluatingtheapproachestaken indifferentcontexts •Increaseyourprofessionalskillsand improveyourcareeropportunities

UCAS: APPLy DIRECT

LENgTH: 2 yEARS


This course will improve your career opportunities and increase your professional skills.

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Course Introduction:ThisFoundationDegreecoursewillexpanduponyourvaluablepreviousexperience.Aseriesoflecturesandworkshopswilldevelopyourpresentation,discussionandreportwritingskills.Throughthestudyofkeytextsyouwillexaminetheunderpinningtheoriesandcurrentpracticeincludingthesensitivitiesaroundissuesofinclusionandinclusivityandtheprovisionofadditionalsupport.

Youwillfurtheryourunderstandingofchilddevelopmentandhowbesttocreateandmaintainpositiveconditionsforyounglearning,alongsideacriticalawarenessof

issuesofindividuals'rights,groundedincurrentlegislationandinformedbyreflectivepractice.Thecourseissuitedtopeoplewhosupportchildrenandyoungpeople'slearningincludingthosewithadditionalneedswithinthemulti-agencyenvironment,suchasthosewhoworkinschools,children'scentres,childcareandyouthservices,youngoffenderservicesandothereducationalservices.

Youwillstudyalongsidefellowprofessionals,benefittingfromsharedexperiencesandgrouplearning.TheSupportingLearningandAdditionalNeedsFoundationDegreeprogrammehelpsyoutoreflectonyourpracticalexperiencebylookingatwhatyouknowanddowell,andhowyoucanimproveyourknowledgetobemoreeffective.Itisahighlyregardedqualificationthatwillimproveyourworkperformanceandyourcareeropportunities,oryoucanuseitasasteppingstonetostudyathonoursdegreelevel.

Thecourseoffersfull-timeweighting(240credits)andpart-timeattendance(oneafternoonperweek).AstheFoundationDegreeprogrammesarefull-timecourses,studentsareeligibletoapplyforthefull-timepackageoffinancialsupport.



Module Information:Onthiscourseyouwillstudyarangeofmodules,including:IntroductiontoChildDevelopmentTheory;CommunicationandLanguage(School);Workingwith21stCenturyChildren;HLTAPreparationLevel4;BecomingaReflectivePractitioner;IntroductiontoSENandDisability;UnderstandingChildren’sBehaviour;LeadingandManaging;DevelopingLiteracy.

Course Benefits: •Thechancetodevelopprofessional knowledgeandawarenesswhich underpinsworkingexperience •Awork-basedlearningmodelis supportedbyinputfromspecialist guestlecturers •Thechancetostudywithother professionals,developnetworking opportunitiesandbenefitfromyour peersonthecourse •Theopportunitytoimproveyour contributionatworkandyourcareer prospects

Supporting Learning and Additional Needs

Foundation Degree

UCAS: APPLy DIRECT

LENgTH: 2 yEARS


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Course Introduction:ThisFoundationDegreeisdesignedforthosewhoarealreadyworkingwithyoungpeoplewithinaneducationorsportsdevelopmentsetting.Itisidealforteachingassistants,sportscoaches,activityleadersandcoversupervisorswithresponsibilitiesforsupportinglearninginPEandschoolsport.Youwilllearnhowtopromotepositiveattitudestowardsphysicalactivitywithinasafelearningenvironment.Taughtmoduleswillhelpyoudevelopskillsinarangeofactivitiesanddiscoverstrategiestoeducateandenthuseyoungpeopleaboutthebenefitsofahealthylifestyle.Youwillalsodevelopyourabilitytocreatepositive,inclusivelearningexperiencesinsportandphysicaleducation.

Thetaughtsessionsaresupportedbyindependentwork-basedstudy.We

recognisetheimportanceandvalidityoftheexperienceandknowledgeyouhavegainedthroughworkingwithchildrenandthecourseisstructuredtocombineyourlearningwithwork.TheprogrammehasbeendesignedtoenableyoutocompleteaCertificateofHigherEducationinPEinthefirstyear,bysuccessfullycompletingLevel4modules.IfyouchooseyoucanthenprogresstoLevel5tocompletetheFoundationDegreeinthesecondyear.

Thecourseoffersfulltimeweighting(240credits)requiringattendanceatLeedsTrinityoneafternoonperweek.AstheFoundationDegreeprogrammesareconsideredfull-timecourses,studentsareeligibletoapplyforthefull-timepackageofsupportincludingsupportfortuitionfees.

Entry Requirements:MusthaveaLevel2Literacyqualificatione.g.GCSEEnglishLanguageGradeC;FunctionalSkillsLevel2(previouslyKeySkillsCommunicationLevel2);AdultLiteracyLevel2.MusthaveaLevel3qualificatione.g.Alevel,BTECNational,NVQ3orLevel3entrypaper.

Allapplicantsmusthaveemployersupportandatleastoneyear’svolunteering/workingexperience.


Module Information:YourfirstyearfocusesonPhysicalEducationandPhysicalActivity.ModulesdevelopskillsandunderstandingrelatingtolearninginthedifferentpracticalactivitiesincludedintheNationalCurriculum,aswellasinvestigatingfactorsaffectingchildren'shealthandphysicalactivitylevels.

Inyourselectionyearyouwillstudyarangeofmodules,including:OrganisingandManagingPhysicalActivity;PromotingHealth;BecomingaReflectivePractitioner;BecomingaResearchInformedPractitioner;LeadingandManaging.

Supporting Learning: Sport, Physical Education and Health

Foundation Degree

UCAS: APPLy DIRECT

LENgTH: 2 yEARS


Course Benefits: •Getqualifiedwhileyouwork,one afternoonperweekinUniversity •Highqualitylearningresources •ACertificateofHigherEducationin PhysicalEducationafteroneyear •Progresstothefinalyearofafull degreeoncompletionofthiscourse

This course is structured to combine your learning with work.

Sue Rushton,Programme Leader

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Dyslexia&DisabilitySupportServicesarrangesupportforstudentswhohaveadisability,aspecificlearningdifficulty,ormedicalconditionincludingamentalhealthconcern.Thesupportweprovidemayincludemakingminorbuildingadaptations,recruitingsupportworkers,orderingspecialistequipment,ormakingalternativeassessmentarrangements.

WestronglyrecommendthatyoucontacttheDyslexiaandDisabilitySupportCoordinatorinadvancetohelpmakeyourvisiteasierifyouareattendinganOpenDay.You’realsowelcometoarrangeaninformalvisittoLeedsTrinity-thiswillgiveyoutheopportunitytotellusaboutyour

individualneedsandhelpustosetupsupportbeforeyouarrive.Ontopofthis,wecanhelpyouapplyforDisabledStudents’Allowancesifyouareeligible.Thesegrantscanprovideyouwithadditionalequipmentorpayforstudysupporttutorials.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontactDyslexia&DisabilitySupportServiceson 0113 283 7138 [email protected]

Youcanfindoutmoreaboutourapproachtodisabilityandthesupportweofferatwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk/disability

We don’t believe a disability should prevent you from making the most of your time at Leeds Trinity University. Students with dyslexia or a disability are selected on the same academic criteria as other candidates.

Supporting Students with Disabilities or Dyslexia

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No matter what your background, if going to university can help you achieve your dreams, we want to help you get there.

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Our aim is to empower individuals to reach the highest standards possible

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HLTA and Progression Opportunities Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status (HLTA):Allfoundationdegreeprogrammesincludetheopportunity,ateitherLevel4orLevel5,forteachingassistantstobepreparedforHLTAassessment.

LeedsTrinityUniversityhasbeenaproviderofpreparationforHLTAstatussince2004andhasadedicatedandhighlyskilledteamofHLTAtutors.

HLTApreparationisalsoofferedseparatelyfromthefoundationdegreeprogrammes,usuallyinexternalvenuesaroundWestandNorthYorkshire.ExistingHLTAstatuscanbeaccreditedtowardsaFoundationDegree.

ForfurtherinformationaboutHLTAwithLeedsTrinity,contact:[email protected] 283 7100 ext. 544.

FoundationdegreegraduatescanprogresstothefollowingBA(Hons)ProfessionalPracticedegreesthroughtwoyearsfurtherpart-timestudy,(halfadayperweek)oroneyearfull-timestudy(onedayperweek),enablingcontinuationofworkcommitments.

GraduatesfromthisroutemaybeeligibletoprogresstoEarlyYearsTeacherStatus(EYTS)orQualifiedTeacherStatus(QTS)programmesatLeedsTrinity.

Progression Opportunities Professional Practice: Early Childhood StudiesThis work-based learning ‘top-up’ programme to BA(Hons) is designed to follow completion of the appropriate foundation degree. It is an ideal preparation for potential leadership of an Early Years setting or progression to Early Years Teacher Status programmes.

Professional Practice: EducationThis work-based learning ‘top-up’ programme to BA(Hons) is designed to follow completion of an education-related foundation degree. It is ideal preparation for those who wish to take on more responsibility in their educational setting or train to be teachers.

Professional Practice: Supporting young People, Children and Families This work-based learning ‘top-up’ programme to BA(Hons) is designed to follow completion of a related foundation degree. This general course is an ideal preparation for a range of roles and responsibilities within integrated or extended children’s services.

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Work-based ExperienceMusthavenormallyworkedpost-18foraminimumof1year;mustcurrentlybeworkingfullorpart-time(minimumnormally12hoursperweek).Ifnotinwork,mustbevolunteeringinanappropriatesettingonaregularbasis.

Academic Qualifications• MusthaveaLevel2Literacyqualificatione.g. GCSEEnglishLanguageGradeC;Functional SkillsLevel2(previouslyKeySkills CommunicationLevel2);AdultLiteracyLevel2.• MusthaveaLevel3qualificatione.g.ALevel, BTECNational,NVQ3orLevel3entrypaper (seeacross).

Please note:Allapplicantsmusthaveemployersupport.


CandidatesintendingtoundertakeHLTAassessmentaspartofthecoursemustalsohaveaLevel2NumeracyqualificationsuchasGCSEatgradeCorabove,AdultNumeracyatLevel2orKey/FunctionalskillsinMathsatLevel2.

Level 3 Entry Paper (A-Level Equivalence)AnopportunitytodemonstrateLevel3equivalencemaybeofferedtoapplicantswhodonotholdLevel3qualifications(A-levelorequivalent).TheLevel3Entrypaperconsistsofashort‘seen’essay,wherethecandidateisgiventwoweekstopreparenotesandthenhastheopportunitytowritethepaper,usingtheirnotes,withinaninterviewframework.Thepaperismarkedonapass/failbasis.

Recognition of prior learning or experienceWerecognisethatyoumayhavepreviouscertificationorexperiencewhichmakesyousuitableforentryontoacourse,orexemptionfrommodulesorpartofacourse.LeedsTrinityhasproceduresfortherecognitionofpriorandexperientiallearning.Thismeansthatyoumaybeabletogaincreditforpriorlearning,enablingyoutogainentryontoacourse,orentryatadifferentlevel.

Formoreinformationabouttheapplicationsprocedure,contactAdmissionson0113 283 7123 [email protected]

As this is a work-based course, the minimum entry requirements relate to both academic standards and experience. For personalised information please use the contact details below.

Entry Requirements

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How To ApplyToapplyforafoundationdegreeyouhavetoapplydirectlytoLeedsTrinity.PleasecontactourAdmissionsDepartmentforfurtherinformationordownloadanapplicationformatwww.leedstrinity/study/foundation-degree

01132837123

[email protected] AdmissionsLeedsTrinityUniversityBrownberrieLaneHorsforthLeedsLS185HD

Return to LearnWe know that taking the big leap to return to study can be a difficult decision, but at Leeds Trinity you can take advantage of a whole range of friendly and student-focused facilities.

If you need it, we also provide additional activities and support for you:• The Return to Learn Programme - this programme provides additional transitional support at the start of your studies and helps you meet other students

• A designated Students’ Union Officer - to ensure that you receive equal representation amongst the student body• Writers in residence • Supportive tutors • Staggered curriculum introduction to academic skills

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Foundation Degree Open Days

Saturday 14 March 2015 11am - 1pm

Wednesday 24 June 2015 4pm - 7pm

Book your place at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/foundationopendays

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