Induction Schedule

Our aim is to ensure that you know what to expect from the course and provide advice and guidance on what you need to prepare for your studies.

There will be activities that you may want to get involved in, both across the department and within Higher Education, and we will let you know more about these when you begin your studies.

To begin your preparation for the course, please read this web page which contains important information to ease you into life at Barnsley College Higher Education and your course.

If you require any further information specific to your course prior to starting, please feel free to contact me via the email addresses above.

DBS Application

During the induction period you will be required to complete an online DBS and medical clearance check. Please ensure that your proof of identity documents are available during this time. Please refer to the following link for further details: www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-the-applicant-must-provide

Please note that there is a charge of £38 for the DBS check (prices correct as of July 2023)

Enrolment Checklist

Proof of Qualifications

You must be able to produce certificates to prove that you have achieved the following prior to enrolment:

• GCSE in English, minimum grade C/4 (or approved equivalent)
• GCSE in Maths, minimum grade C/4 (or approved equivalent)

You will not be able to fully enrol on the course unless these have been presented to Barnsley College and failure to produce these will delay any loan payments, if eligible, being paid.

If you find that you do not have the original certificates, you will need to obtain copies from the awarding body as quickly as possible prior to enrolment.

Please check with the school or college you attended for information on contacting the relevant awarding body.

Preparation and Preliminary Reading

It is strongly recommended that you purchase your own copy of the following books, which will be used as set texts and will be useful throughout your course:

• Aveyard, H. and Sharp, P. (2013) A beginner’s guide to evidence based practice in Health and Social Care. Second edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press
• Aveyard, H. and Sharp, P. and Woolliams, M. (2015) A beginner’s guide to critical thinking and writing in Health and Social Care. Second edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press
• Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for success: the personal development planning hand book. Second edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
• Jasper, M. (2013) Beginning Reflective Practice. Second edition. Andover: Cengage Learning
• Bolton, G. (2005) Reflective Practice. Second edition. London: SAGE

Study Skills

These books will also be very useful and available in the library at the Church Street campus, though it is recommended that you purchase your own copy of at least one study skills text:

• Burns, T. and Sinfield, S. (2012). Essential Study Skills. Third edition. London: SAGE
• Cottrell, S. (2008). The Study Skills Handbook. Third edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Cottrell, S. (2005). Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Northedge, A. (2005). The Good Study Guide. Milton Keynes: Open University Press

Internet and Online Resources

The following sites will be useful to familiarise yourself with:

• www.nmc.org.uk
• www.scie.org.uk
• www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

Twitter

Twitter can be an excellent source of up-to-date information on policy and practice, which will be crucial for your own knowledge and development. Below are some suggested Twitter feeds relevant to Health, Science and Social Care Professions.

• Barnsley College – @barnsleycollege
• NHS – @NHSEngland
• The Nursing Times – @NursingTimes