Welcome to Education and Childhood Continual Professional Development
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Are you passionate about making a difference in education? At UWE Bristol’s School of Education and Childhood, we’re dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of caring, committed educational professionals. Whether you aim to work with children, young people or adult learners, our courses will equip you with the skills to shape a better society.
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As a student here you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic community where your growth and success are a priority. Our teaching is inclusive and student centred and you’ll be encouraged to question your existing assumptions, understand the evidence base for different practices, and explore a range of approaches for yourself. This includes embracing ideas like equity and sustainability in education and digital learning approaches.
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Our courses are hands on, so you’ll graduate with real-world experience and practical skills as well as an understanding of the underpinning theories. We have close relationships with more than 250 schools, cultural and business organisations across the local area, offering you a broad range of practice opportunities. Whatever your professional and personal ambitions, you’ll leave ready to thrive.
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Join us and be part of a values-based and future-facing community dedicated to empowering you to inspire positive change in education. We’ll prepare you to step into your career with confidence and creativity.
Education blog
Bristol Inter-disciplinary Group for Education Research (BRIDGE) in the School of Education and Childhood UWE Bristol has an overall theme of Social justice. The group has three inter-connected strands: Researching with children and young people; Digital education; and Research in Global and Sustainable Education. This blog explores the broad research interests and aims of the members of this group and their associates.
