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Education Renewal Diploma Course

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Documents to be completed

This document contains four sections which must be completed and the £85 Application fee paid as part of the application process. Please make sure your signature and date are included in Section four of the application form. We will not be able to process your application without the signature.


The following three sections in the Application Form must be completed in full before submission:


Section 1

  • Personal, Educational and Professional Information

  • Teaching Personal Statement and Autobiographical Sketch

  • References


Section 2

  • Declaration of Criminal Convictions


Section 3

  • Declaration of Health and Fitness


Section 4

  • Education Renewal Course Terms and Conditions Policies, Procedures and Legal Notification


Section 5

  • Declaration and Agreement


Applicants must provide full and accurate information in relation to all the qualifications and personal information contained on the Application Form Sections 1-5. Students who will go on placements in schools, kindergartens, pre-schools, nurseries or in any setting where they will be in contact with children will require a full criminal record check. Abiding Heart may withdraw the applications of candidates failing

to do this.

The five sections of the Application Form must be completed in full before submission.


Applicants must provide complete and accurate information regarding all qualifications and personal details requested in Sections 1–5 of the Application Form.

Section 1

Application Form

Personal information

Date of birth:
Month
Day
Year

Emergency contact information

Do you have any physical or mental challenges:

Education


High School

Bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate degree

Further education

Other education 

Employment

Please provide details of your employment experience, including the average weekly hours in schools or other roles. The information should demonstrate your transferable skills, particularly those that would be valuable in the classroom. You may include:  

  • Current position and work experience 

  • Teaching or other classroom experience including observation: please give details of your role, age groups and subjects  

  • Time spent abroad and summer jobs

  • Placements / Internships

  • Volunteer experience

Please attach the following document: 


You are also required to attach the following scanned documents: 

Passport:

Education:


Applicant's Teaching Personal Statement

The purpose of the Personal Statement for Teaching is to demonstrate your suitability for a career in teaching and a place on Abiding Heart’s Kindergarten/Primary Education Renewal course. Please describe briefly your reasons for wanting to teach, indicating the relevance of your education and details of any teaching experience, including visits to schools and other work with children. 


Please show that you have all the necessary skills and qualities needed to be a teacher. We are interested to know the range of skills you will bring to the training course, for example; practical experience, managing people, working with / leading a team, communication skills etc. 


There are no specific requirements as to what a teaching personal statement needs to include, but you should discuss your skills and any relevant work experience, either inside or outside of the classroom. 

Please do not exceed 5000 characters.  Your teaching personal statement must be your own work.

Applicant's Autobiographical Sketch

We would like to get to know you so please write a short sketch about your life, personality, values and goals as well as outlining your life experiences, events and meetings, including people that have led to your

decision to undertake this Education Renewal Diploma. You may include meaningful experiences that taught you something about yourself, and trials and accomplishments that made a strong impression on your life. Here are some other suggestions:


  • What are your reasons for applying to this course?

  • Why do you think you are a good candidate for this course?

  • What are your professional and personal expectations as outcomes of this course?

  • What are your strengths / challenges as a member of a group?

  • Please do not exceed 5000 words. Your biographical sketch must be your own work.

References

Please submit the names and contact details of two referees. This is an important part of the process as applications cannot be processed until we have received the two references. You should contact your referees before you apply and check that the persons you want to nominate as your referees are willing to provide a reference before entering their details in this section. You also need to confirm that they are both

willing and able to send their references directly to us by email. Please note that reference letters must be in English.


If you are still at university or have graduated within the last five years:

  • First reference must be from a lecturer or tutor at your university who can speak about your academic ability and potential.

  • Second reference must be from an employer who knows you well and can comment on your character and suitability for teaching.


If you finished your studies more than five years ago both referees should be responsible people who know

you well, for example, employers, or training or careers officers. The referees should be able to comment in

detail about your suitability for teaching and any training or study you have done recently. You can still

provide an academic reference if you wish. One referee must be your current employer or your last

employer if you are currently unemployed.


We will not accept family members, friends, partners or ex-partners as your first or second referee.

Please remember we will not be able to process your application until both referees have submitted their

references to the following email: admissions@abidingheart.education.

First referee

Secound referee

I understand that by typing my name in the signature line below, I understand that this electronically signed signature on Section 1 of my Application Form is valid. I honestly and accurately completed Section 1 of the Abiding Heart’s Teacher Education Application Form and I declare that:


  1. The information contained in this Application Form and in the enclosed documents is true and I undertake to provide documentary evidence, if required.

  2. All the copies enclosed are true to the original documents.

  3. I am aware that the lack of veracity of the information or the distortion of the documents will affect my admissions process resulting in me not being accepted to the Course and that I may be liable for legal responsibility.

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Section 2

Declaration of Criminal Convictions


  • You are required to complete and sign Abiding Heart’s Declaration of Criminal Convictions form. 

  • If you have a criminal record, it won’t necessarily prevent you from being accepted to this course but we advise you to discuss your circumstances with us before you apply.

  • In the event that you are convicted, plead guilty or no contest to any crime, or are faced with any criminal charges at any time after you submit this application, you must promptly notify us in writing of such conviction, plea and/or criminal charges. The failure to notify Abiding Heart Education shall be grounds to deny admission or dismiss you after registration.

  • Please Note: If you are accepted to the Teacher Education In-Service scheme: we are required by law to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check) which we apply on your behalf.

Other Students: When doing your teaching experience at a school, depending on the country, you will be required to have a criminal record check which will be done by the school. Please enquire at the education establishment you intend to do your teaching  practice the requirements for such checks.

1. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (misdemeanour or felony) or do you now have a criminal charge pending?
2. Have you ever been investigated for any offence or misdemeanour, including, but not limited to child abuse?
3. Do you have spent or unspent convictions from a court outside your country?

I understand that by typing my name in the signature line below, I understand that this electronically signed signature on my Criminal Convictions Declaration Form is valid. I honestly and accurately completed this section and I declare that:


  1. The information contained in this Criminal Convictions Declaration and in the enclosed documents is true and I undertake to provide documentary evidence, if required  

  2.   All the copies enclosed are true to the original documents (if applicable).

  3. I am aware that the lack of veracity of the information or the distortion of the documents will affect my admissions process resulting in me not being accepted to the Teacher Education Course and that I may be liable for legal responsibility.

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Section 3

Declaration of Health and Fitness to Undertake Education

Renewal


  • The Declaration of Health and Fitness to Undertake Education Renewal is a compulsory requirement. Candidates must complete the Declaration in full.

  • Please ensure you disclose all health issues and provide any relevant documentary evidence. Please complete, sign and submit the Declaration of Health together with medical documents, if applicable.

  • Please note that until we receive the completed Declaration we cannot proceed to the interview and the admission process will be delayed. Some applicants may be asked to provide further information

    from a medical doctor and we would appreciate prompt responses to any requests for further information.



Please read the following instructions:


1. Section A requests general information about candidates.

2. Section B relates to specific health matters. Please answer the questions by circling ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If you answer yes, please give further details, including any relevant dates.

3. Section C requests the candidate’s consent to share information about their health and medical history with relevant staff of Abiding Heart Education and with appropriate medical and therapeutic professionals when necessary.

4. Failure to disclose any information which is subsequently discovered to be relevant for your fitness to attend the course may lead to your dismissal from the course without refund of tuition fees already paid.

5. Relevant supporting medical documentation and/or diagnosis should be enclosed with your Declaration.

6. Signature of Declaration

Section A: Personal Details and GP/Family Doctor Details

Date
Month
Day
Year

General Practitioner / Family Doctor Details

Section B: Medical Questionnaire

Teacher Training Applicants: Please answer all questions by circling Yes or No. If you answer Yes, please give further details and attach relevant documentation from your healthcare professional if available.


Foundation Studies Applicants: Please answer all questions by circling Yes or No, except those specific to Teacher Training. If you answer Yes, please give further details and attach relevant documentation from your healthcare professional.

Section C: Statements of Consent and Declaration

You are asked to consent to sharing information about your health or medical history with relevant staff of Abiding Heart Education and with appropriate medical and therapeutic professionals when necessary. We

may request further information from your GP, healthcare professional, medical adviser or hospital specialists and we may also request you to attend a medical examination.

I understand that by typing my name in the signature line below, I understand that this electronically

signed signature of Section 3, 'Declaration of Health and Fitness to Undertake AHE Teacher Education Course', my Application Form is valid. I honestly and accurately completed this section (3) of the Abiding

Heart’s Teacher Education Application Form and I declare that:


1. The information contained in Section 3 of my Application Form and in the enclosed documents is true and I undertake to provide documentary evidence, if required

2. All the copies enclosed are true to the original documents.

3. I am aware that the lack of veracity of the information or the distortion of the documents will affect my admissions process resulting in me not being accepted to the Course and that I may be liable for legal responsibility.

Section 4

Education Renewal Course Terms and Conditions 


This section covers the Applicant’s responsibility to read, understand and agree to the Education Renewal Course Terms and Conditions Policies, Procedures and Legal Notification.


At Abiding Heart Education (AHE) we look for highly motivated and committed candidates for our Education Renewal Course. All applicants are personally responsible for reading and understanding AHE

Terms and Conditions, requirements, policies, procedures and information in this section. Once you read the Education Renewal Course Terms and Conditions, Policies, Procedures and Legal Notification (Section 4), please sign the declaration and agreement in section 5.

Abiding Heart Education

Terms and Conditions, Policies, Procedures and Agreement

https://www.abidingheart.education/policies-terms-and-conditions

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ, UNDERSTAND, AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN SECTION 4 AND THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, INDEMNITY AND GENERAL WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (ARTICLE 31 OF SECTION 4). I AM AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE CONTENTS OF ALL PAGES OF THIS DOCUMENT THAT INCLUDES ARTICLES 1-31 AND ANNEX I OF THIS DOCUMENT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND LEGALLY BINDING UPON ME, MY SPOUSE, CHILDREN, AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUBROGEES, ASSIGNS, AND ESTATE.


Once signed, this Agreement is legally held while engaging with AHE, going through the admissions process, and during and after the course has ended.


I understand that by typing my name on the signature line below and electronically submitting Section 4 (which includes Articles 1-31 and Annex I) of my Application Form, I am agreeing to be bound by the

contents of this section of this document - visa my electronic signature, and having it be legally binding upon me.

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Section 5

Declaration and Agreement

I declare that the information I have given in all sections (1-5) of my Application Form is complete and

accurate to the best of my knowledge. I declare that I honestly completed sections 1-5 of my Application

Form:


1. Section 1: Applicant's personal information and attached documents

2. Section 2: Applicant's personal statement and autobiographical sketch

3. Section 3: Applicant's declaration of health and fitness to undertake Teacher Education Course and any supplementary pages

4. Section 4: Applicant's declaration of criminal convictions and any supplementary pages

5. Section 5: Agreement and signature


I confirm that I carefully read and understood the Abiding Heart Education Terms and Conditions, Policies and Procedures, and Legal Notification in Section 4 of my Application Form (Articles 1-31 and Annex I), and I agree to comply with all AHE policies, procedures stated in Section 4 and Annex I.


I understand that, by typing my name on the signature line below and electronically submitting my Application Form, my signature is valid and legally binding.

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