Louise Beaumont
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS School Based
This degree works perfectly alongside my daily work as it enables me to implement new guided knowledge within my practice. Studying part time and work based, provides these opportunities I would not otherwise have.
Having decided to further my development from HLTA to teacher, I decided to apply at Edge Hill University on the back of colleague’s recommendations. As I live in Warrington, this seemed a perfect fit.
I am the first person within my extended and immediate family to attend university. It feels wonderful to have achieved what was thought of as almost impossible. Having worked extremely hard as a mature student to reach the point of being able to apply for a placement at university, I am filled with elation. However, the real gratification for me is in my daughter seeing the hard work put in and her realisation of being able to achieve her own goals, regardless of family commitments.
Having been recommended through colleagues, I decided to investigate Edge Hill and the course I desired as well as attending an open day. After the open day there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that this was the institute for me.
For me, my lecturers have unlocked a deeper understanding of the principles of teaching by connecting new learning to prior knowledge. Seminars are interactive and very much based on discussions that are meaningful and relevant.
I won’t lie; it is a balance between studying and working at my school. How it is balanced is up to the individual. Being organised is the only way to navigate study, work and family. However, the degree and work really does go hand in hand.
I am now almost a professional teacher! My subject knowledge has developed so much over one year, I cannot imagine where I will be in three years. It is a very exciting thought! I bring my practice to my degree, and I bring my degree to my practice. How better to develop my skills and knowledge!
My working role affords me many opportunities to implement my new learning knowledge within a classroom setting. With the degree my continued professional development is becoming increasingly enriched.
After a graduate I hope to secure a teaching role.
The advice I would give to someone considering studying at Edge Hill would be: don’t procrastinate. Believe. Edge Hill is award winning for a reason. It is engulfed in beautiful surroundings, nestled in a historical town and is filled with amazing, diverse people and offers no end of support in every direction.
I have accessed the UniSkills department several times. They are worth every minute of their time! In fact, everyone I have ever approached over my first year of study has been happy and dedicated to assist me to achieve the best I possibly can.
I have made some fantastic friendships, and I have no doubt that they are lifelong. The support for one another within my group is invaluable and is what makes us a team. Lecturers are inspiring; maybe one day I will progress and become one of them! The degree works as it is collaborative, based on mutual respect, encouragement and a passion for achieving the same goal.