New Beginnings
University of East London
New Beginnings
Is …
Twelve week intensive study skills course,
designed to build on existing skills,
knowledge and experience.
Is not …
•GCSE level two English equivalent
•Academic subject content rich
•Applicable to non-UEL courses
Demographics
• Traditional mature learners
• Non-traditional mature learners
• Traditional young learners
• Non- traditional young learners
Selection Process
• Admissions process
– interview
– assessment
• Potential
During the Course
• Nurturing and pastoral care
• Controlled release into student services/facilities
Course Content
• Weekly sessions
• Basic study and transferable skills
• Facilities and services support
After the Course
• Confident independent students
• Those that do not complete
• Those that do not pass
Q&A
• Caroline McGlynn
Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader
Cass School of Education and Communities
University of East London
Water Lane
Stratford
London
E15 4LZ
cmcglynn@uel.ac.uk