We are delighted to welcome you to Education and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
During welcome week, you will get to meet the teaching staff and your fellow students. We have a range of exciting activities planned that will make you feel at home as you begin your studies with us.
We will be outlining some of the modules that you will be studying and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. Here is some information that you will find useful as we welcome you to our course.
Click the Lost Password link to set a password when signing in for the first time
Enter your Newman student ID number (seven-digit number) and press Search
Your personal details will then be displayed. Check these details are correct and press send email
You will the receive a password recovery email to your personal email address. This will be an email from portal-admin@newman.ac.uk (please ensure to check your junk/spam folder)
Click on the link within the password recovery email and create a new password
Once you have set your password you will be logged into the applicant portal
Click on the green box that says ‘My Newman for Applicants’
Once you’ve clicked on the green box, scroll down and click on the ‘Start Online Enrolment’ link underneath the ‘Online Enrolment’ tab
PLEASE NOTE: If you cannot see the Online Enrolment tab, please email registry@newman.ac.uk and they will be able to assist you further
Once you have completed your Online Enrolment, you will be emailed your Birmingham Newman email address (e.g. abcd123@newman.ac.uk) and instructions on how to log in and register for Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). This email will be sent to you within 24 hours after completing your online enrolment.
PLEASE NOTE: To log back into the applicant portal go to Moodle. Enter your Newman ID (7-digit number) and the password you have recently created.
Induction
Pre-induction
Prior to starting the course:
1. Watch these two videos
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Do Schools Kill Creativity by Ken Robinson
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“The Power of Everyday Heroes” by Jaz Ampaw-Farr
2. Introduce yourself
Write and introduce yourself to myself, Miranda Barker – m.barker@staff.newman.ac.uk. In your email, let me know:
– Why you have chosen this course – Which video you enjoyed most and what you have learned about education from this video. – Anything else that you think it would be helpful for me to know about you – And any questions.
3. Reading list
You may wish to familiarise yourself with aspects of the course by reading:
Aubrey, K and Riley, A (2026) Understanding and Using Educational Theories Fourth Edition. London, Sage.
Bartlett, S and Burton, D (2024) Introduction to Education Studies 6th Edition London, Sage
Crossley, Nicola and Hewitt, Des (2025) Inclusion: A Principled Guide for Early Career Teachers Taylor and Francis
Induction day
In our induction session, you will learn about the team, get to meet each others, find out more about the course and Birmingham Newman University:
Wednesday 16 September
10:00-12:30 (Room HI104) and
12:30 – 13:30 (Room HI001)
IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.
Timetable
Timetable
Semester 1 starts week beginning 21 September
Mondays 12.00-15.00
Tuesdays 12.00-15.00
Wednesdays 9.00-12.00
Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.
Module delivery
For your first semester, Lectures will be on Mondays (12-3pm), Tuesdays (12pm-3pm) and Wednesdays (9-12noon). You will be exploring the Purpose and Philosophy of Education, Child development and Curriculum Approaches.
You will be engaged in a range of learning and teaching opportunities including lectures, seminars, workshops and independent study.
Teaching team
Your programme lead is Miranda Barker (m.barker@staff.newman.ac.uk). Miranda is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and has previously held positions as a SENCo, Specialist Advisor for SEND and a Multi-Academy Trust Inclusion Lead.
We are a warm, welcoming team who have a range of professional expertise that you will learn more about during your studies with us. The Education Studies Team includes: Dr Steve Dixon, Andrew Edgar, Dr. Linda Enow, Dr. Liz Titley and Dr. Jo. Trowdale, Our Head of Subject is Sinead Joyce and our wonderful administrator is Sandra Scott.
Student Support
Access services and support throughout your degree.
At Birmingham Newman, you’re never alone. We’re here to support you at every stage, whether it’s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.
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Disabled Student Allowance
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Advice & Wellbeing support
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Mental Health Support
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Student Money Advice
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HeadStart
HeadStart is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected as you begin your university journey.
Covering everything from digital skills, Moodle and AI, to study techniques, library support, wellbeing, money advice and careers, the programme provides practical guidance to help you succeed both academically and personally.
By taking part, you’ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.
HeadStart schedule
Monday 7 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Monday 7 September (10am to 11am) – eLearning – Digital for your Studies – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (11am – to 12pm) – Student Engagement – How to manage your first four weeks – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development – Study and Writing at University level – On campus – HI104
Tuesday 8 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Tuesday 8 September (10am to 11am) – Digital and Your Studies (Online)
Tuesday 8 September (11am to 12pm) – I’ve never used a library before!: What to expect in Newman Library (Online)
Wednesday 9 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Wednesday 9 September (11am) – Library – “I’ve never used a library before!”: What to expect in Newman Library – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (12pm) – Careers – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (2pm) – Meet the Students’ Union: Your Guide to Student Life – Life Beyond the Lecture Theatre – On campus – HI104
Thursday 10 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Thursday 10 September (10am to 11am) – AI and your learning: getting the basics right (Online)
Thursday 10 September (12pm to 1pm) – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro (Online)
Thursday 10 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development: Study and Writing at University level (Online)
Thursday 10 September (2pm to 3pm) – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University (Online)
Friday 11 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Friday 11 September (10am to 11am) – Money and Student Life (Online)
Friday 11 September (11am to 12pm) – Managing your wellbeing (Online)
Friday 11 September (1pm) – Student Money Advisor – Money and Student Life – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (2pm) – Advice & Wellbeing – Managing your wellbeing – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (3pm) – Library – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University – On campus – ST002
What to expect
Attendance monitoring
At Birmingham Newman University we use SEAtS Software to monitor attendance and engagement in order to support students to achieve success.
