1. Retention: an holistic approach BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies University of Derby BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies University of Derby

2. ..to be the learners first choice university for quality & opportunity

3. Model of Student Journey

4. Retention figures

5. Open days, induction & socialisation

6. Programme strategies Attendance monitoring Themes & Threads Stage Tutors & Personal Tutors Pastoral support (SLO, PAS, Counselling, ECFs)

7. CURRICULUM; COMMON THREADS PRACTICEACADEMIC EmergingChildrens Holistic Development Developin g Relational Pedagogy Critically Reflective Contesting Childhood CURRICULUM; COMMON THREADS PRACTICEACADEMIC EmergingChildrens Holistic Development Developin g Relational Pedagogy Critically Reflective Contesting Childhood Curriculum: Common threads PRACTICEACADEMIC EmergingChildrens Holistic Development DevelopingRelational Pedagogy Critically ReflectiveContesting Childhood

8. VLE Student Email links integrated into University systems Open door policy Students know tutors are approachable Collective warmth & responsibility COMMUNICATION

9. Ongoing professional development Can see the relevance of theory Exploration of theory is mutually affirming Work placement

10. Belief in smaller teaching groups Modular approach Classroom based, not lecture theatre Student involvement and shared learning experiences Variety of delivery styles Teaching and learning

11. Student centred, within institution expectations Designated tutor maintains Stage overview Attendance monitoring & follow up VLE usage monitoring Monitoring

12. Enthusiastic Multidisciplinary Teaching background Student Centred Open door policy Intra-team communication Teaching team

13. Skill based Threads of progression through 3 stages Variety of methods cover different learning styles Clear assessment guidelines Formative assessment 1 to 1 and group tutorial support in all modules Assessment

14. Bibliography Brown R (2009) Information Overload Times Higher Education Issue No 1.926 10 – 16 Dec Green, M. Weaver, M. Voegeli, D. Fitzsimmons, D. Knowles, J. Harrison, M. & Shephard, K. (2006) The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre- qualifying nursing students undertakinga human anatomy and physiology module. Nurse Education Today (2006) 26, 388-395 Bullock K & Wikeley F (2004) Whose learning? Berkshire Open University Press Heaton-Shrestha, C. Edirisingha, P. Burke, L. & Linsey, T. (2005) Introducing a VLE into campus based undergraduate teaching: Staff perspectives on its impact on teaching. International Journal of Educational Research 43 370-386 Longden B (2006) An Institutional Response to Changing Student Expectations & Their Impact on Retention Rates Routledge Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management Vol 28 July 06 Race P (2005) Making Learning Happen. A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education London Sage Rogers J (2007) Adults Learning Maidenhead Open University Press Trotter E & Roberts C.A (2006) Enhancing the early student experience Routledge Journal of Higher Education Research & Development Vol 25 Nov 06 Yorke M ( 2003) Enhancing Retention & Student Success Accessed Higher Education Academy www.ukcle.ac.uk 18/11/06www.ukcle.ac.uk Brown R (2009) Information Overload Times Higher Education Issue No 1.926 10 – 16 Dec Green, M. Weaver, M. Voegeli, D. Fitzsimmons, D. Knowles, J. Harrison, M. & Shephard, K. (2006) The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre- qualifying nursing students undertakinga human anatomy and physiology module. Nurse Education Today (2006) 26, 388-395 Bullock K & Wikeley F (2004) Whose learning? Berkshire Open University Press Heaton-Shrestha, C. Edirisingha, P. Burke, L. & Linsey, T. (2005) Introducing a VLE into campus based undergraduate teaching: Staff perspectives on its impact on teaching. International Journal of Educational Research 43 370-386 Longden B (2006) An Institutional Response to Changing Student Expectations & Their Impact on Retention Rates Routledge Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management Vol 28 July 06 Race P (2005) Making Learning Happen. A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education London Sage Rogers J (2007) Adults Learning Maidenhead Open University Press Trotter E & Roberts C.A (2006) Enhancing the early student experience Routledge Journal of Higher Education Research & Development Vol 25 Nov 06 Yorke M ( 2003) Enhancing Retention & Student Success Accessed Higher Education Academy www.ukcle.ac.uk 18/11/06www.ukcle.ac.uk