Middlesex University PGCE Secondary Support Services
Middlesex University PGCE Secondary Support Services
Welcome to the course. On the Middlesex PGCE Secondary course, we pride ourselves on offering the best, dedicated support for trainees as they embark on their journey to becoming an outstanding teacher.
The list below outlines the University support networks. In addition to this, our course tutor Alex Suthern is available to discuss your individual needs and requirements. She will set up a support plan as necessary and monitor your progress throughout the year, together with your Pathway and Professional Studies tutor. She will also meet with you periodically to further support you. Please get in touch with her if you have any questions: .
Disability and Dyslexia Service
Where we are
The Disability and Dyslexia teams are now located at our new premises, Sunny Hill House, which used to be known as Church End Farm. This houses the administration teams as well as have consulting rooms for counselling and disability advisor appointments. The new accommodation is accessible, with blue-badge parking out the front, and a garden space at the back, which we hope to use for some wellbeing initiatives in the future.
Where to find us -
Sunny Hill House
Access via Greyhound Hill or
Williams Building car park
Postal address -
Sunny Hill House
Middlesex University
The Burroughs
London NW4 4BT
If you are an enrolled Middlesex student, you can book an appointment with a Disability Advisor. You can contact the service by:
Contact details
Email:
or
Telephone: 020 8411 2502
Office hours
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
We are closed on Bank Holidays and University closure days.
There is also a drop-in service available each day between 1pm and 2pm in Sunny Hill House. Please note, you do not have to use the ticketing system.
Learning Enhancement Team - Academic Writing
We offer free help to all students here at Middlesex through 2 key services:
1. Academic Writing and Language (AWL)
We specialise in teaching the use of language to communicate effectively in academic contexts. This may range from general academic language used in any subject and in any writing, to the very specific academic language and styles required in specific disciplines and/or types of writing. We often work with subject lecturers to make certain we know exactly the academic language and styles all students at Middlesex need to be able to use! There are different AWL co-ordinators for each School.
2. Maths, Stats and Numeracy (MSN)
We specialise in teaching the maths and numeracy you need to succeed at university and beyond. We also teach you how to understand and use statistics in your studies. Maths and statistics are not everyone's favourite topic, but it's certainly our favourite topic – and our aim is to make you love it too!
How toaccess our services
Co-ordination of Academic Writing and Language (AWL) for the School of Health and Education is shared between Gemma Wilkinson and Alexandra Pitt. Gemma looks after the is AWL Co-ordinator for the Health Programmes, and Alex Coordinates AWL for the Education Programmes.
Their roles are to support and guide students so that they excel in their academic communication, whether this is in written assignments or oral presentations. You may meet Gemma or Alexandra in one of your modules, where They will be working alongside your lecturers, but they are also available for bookable seminars and 30-minute confidential one-to-ones, which you can book for yourself, or group sessions which you can book together with friends from your course.There is also the possibility of booking e-tutorials where necessary. If you would like to book for seminars or one-to-ones, please email for further information.
You can contact them directly:
•Alexandra Pitt:
Gemma Wilkinson: