PGCE Primary 5-11 (with QTS)
During your induction period, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don't forget to complete your online enrolment. You will be able to do this from Friday 4 September onwards so please look out for an invitation email around that time.
Induction schedule
Monday 07 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Welcome session with tea, coffee and cookies Please bring your original documents with you to this session - see 'Additional Information' below for more details. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington |
| 9:30am - 4:00pm | Induction to the programme |
G536, Gibbs Building, Headington Campus |
Saturday 12 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Fair in the Forum (optional) Join the Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Sunday 13 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Fair in the Forum (optional) The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Thursday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional) With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional. The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space. Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Friday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair (optional) The biggest event of the week! Come to Headington Campus to meet lots of the University societies and find out how to get involved in their Give It a Go taster events. Don't miss it - you might find a society which interests you. Find out more about the Freshers’ Fair |
John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions from Monday 14 September onwards. You will be able to view details of these helpdesks from Friday 28 August onwards.
If you wish to contact your Student Support Coordinator for support before then, please email AHSS-SSC@brookes.ac.uk.
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Catherine Harris | charris@brookes.ac.uk |
| Subject Coordinator | Naomi Robinson | nrobinson@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Director | Kelly Holden-White | kholden-white@brookes.ac.uk |
| PGCE Pastoral Lead | Kate Wheeler | k.wheeler@brookes.ac.uk |
Reading lists
Additional information
Important Documents
We request that on your first day on campus, which is Monday 7 September, you bring with you the following original documents for checking:- Photographic ID (current passport or driving licence)
- Evidence of any change of name e.g. marriage certificate or deed poll
- Original GCSE (English, Maths & Science) certificates
- Original degree certificate. If you have recently been awarded and not yet received your degree certificate, please bring an original transcript
- DBS certificate
- Evidence of completion of your Safeguarding Part 1 and Prevent training.
Library support
Get help and support from the library and explore their resources for new students.