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HN Global
CENTRE BROCHURE

WWW.HNGLOBAL.HIGHERNATIONALS.COM
HN Global CENTRE BROCHURE WWW.HNGLOBAL.HIGHERNATIONALS.COM - Pearson qualifications
What is it?
                                                                                       HN Global has been developed to enrich the student learning experience
                                                                                       and ensure tutors have access to the best support.

                                                                                       A dedicated online learning platform, containing various free resources to
                                                                                       support staff delivering BTEC Higher Nationals, as well as guide students
                                                                                       who are on their learning journey.​

LEARNING ZONE                                                                                                                                TUTOR RESOURCES

For students                                                                                                                   For tutors
The Learning Zone has been created for students and includes study materials such           Tutors registered on HN Global also get access to the Tutor Resources section,
as Subject Resource Libraries – including core textbooks and reading lists – a Video       which hosts a wealth of Delivery Materials, Educator Services, Blended Learning
Channel, General​Resources and Upcoming Events.​                                                  resources, video guidance on assessment as well as s​ elf-guided training.

​ tudents can also access a Progression Hub featuring opportunities to develop
S                                                                                        Staff can also access the Centre Admin which contains generic templates, reports
employability skills.​                                                                                                                       and administrative support.

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Tutor Resources
We hope HN Global will become an integral part of the Higher National
experience. We look forward to working in collaboration with your centre
to make it a resource that meets all our BTEC Higher National students’
needs worldwide. HN Global also provides access to the following:

ALL SUBJECTS                                DELIVERY MATERIALS
All RQF subjects are listed with links      Each RQF subject has a selection of
to the relevant materials you need to       delivery materials which includes
support you and your students. This         the most up to date specifications,
is a great starting point for tutors, as    Pearson-set theme documents and
all the relevant subject content can be     guidance. You’ll also find RPL mapping
accessed here. We encourage exploring       documents, example assessment briefs
different subject areas for inspiration.    and schemes of work.

SELF-GUIDED TRAINING                        TUTOR CHANNEL
CPD is available throughout the year for    You can now access extra support when
Program Managers, Internal Verifiers,       developing your assignments for the          EDUCATOR
Assessors, Tutors, Heads of Department,     new BTEC Higher National programmes          SERVICES
Quality Nominees, and Centre Managers       with our selection of helpful, informative
involved in the delivery of BTEC Higher     videos. You can also find additional
Nationals, both internationally and in      videos to support students in classroom
the UK.                                     and on demand training.                      We have collated a
                                                                                         number of resources to
                                                                                         help support you and
BLENDED LEARNING                            ADMIN & SERVICES                             your students - from
Designed to help you learn more about       Find the appropriate templates that          transitioning into higher
blended learning and how you can adopt      centres should consider when delivering      education for the first
this at your centre. The resources and      higher education programmes such as
webinars are specifically designed for      Higher Nationals. You can also sign-up       time, to progressing
staff at our partner centres and tailored   to the monthly newsletter, access the        out to further study or
to delivering BTEC Higher National          APMR portal and find our more about
qualifications.                             the training events available.               employment.
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LEARNING ZONE                                                                             In addition to the Learning Zone, you can access a number of resources to

For students
                                                                                          support your students across the HN Global platform. Here is an outline of
                                                                                          what those services are and how you might use them:

                                                                                          SUBJECT PAGES                              SHORT COURSES
                                                                                          Where Tutors can access All Subjects,      You can find further support in the Short
                                                                                          students only need access to one. They     Courses section with study skills modules
                                                                                          will see My Subject in their navigation,   and digital literacy learning paths. These
                                                                                          this includes an overview of the subject   modules have been created to support
                                                                                          area, a suggested path of activities and   academic development and can be used
                                                                                          in some cases, RSS feeds.                  in the classroom.

STUDENT CHANNEL              RESOURCE LIBRARIES             GENERAL RESOURCES             FORUM                                      BLOG
                                                                                          All users can access the forum, it is a    This is your space to gain insights into
                                                                                          place for you to engage with other users   Higher Education and subjects; review
Watch informative            Access a curated               Here you can find
                                                                                          from around the world and discuss          leading educational sector profiles and
videos on assignment         selection of subject           handbooks, student            common themes about your subject.          hear from colleagues in Pearson.
writing, gain study tips,    specific resources,            guides, FAQs and              There is a separate student and tutor      The Higher Nationals Blog is now
review transferable skills   including books, articles,     student survey results.       forum, allowing centre staff to discuss    open for submissions! Have your story
and learn more about         videos, web links,             These are general to the      teaching practices.                        published on our website.
the future skills gap.       podcasts and more!             BTEC Higher Nationals.

PROGRESSION HUB

               Here you will find resources,        Explore what it means to be
               tools and industry guidance,         employable, industry profiles
               designed to help you develop the     and destination options via the
               skills you need no matter what       Degree Finder.
               stage you are at on the career
               ladder - whether that’s starting,    Get access to the career
               developing, or changing career.      centre where you will have the
                                                    opportunity to build your CV, learn
               Browse the industry recognition      how to succeed at interviews,
               and agreements we have in            gain access to industry reports
               place, including memberships,        and to a jobs board with exciting
               exemptions and certifications.       opportunities around the world.
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HOW DO I SIGN UP?

                             Self-register
Signing up is simple, you just need to complete a short self-registration form, which
                                     will grant you access to the resources available.

We understand that you might be considering a BTEC Higher National programme,
                                and would like to know what support is available.
 Guests can get access to these resources for a period of time. If you do decide to
                    onboard, we can update your account for you at a later date.

                  If you have any queries, contact hnglobal@pearson.com

ACCOUNT TYPES

              TUTOR                                 STUDENT
              If you are an approved centre for     A BTEC Higher National student
              delivering BTEC Higher Nationals,     can sign-up to access their
              and are a teacher/centre staff,       subject content by selecting
              you can sign up using the Tutor       the role Student. They’ll need
              role. You’ll need to enter your       to enter their qualification and
              centre name to get access to the      centre name to get access to the
              platform.                             relevant content.

              GUEST TUTOR / STUDENT
              If you are not yet approved, or      If you are centre staff, please
              just curious about what content      select Guest Tutor, and if you are
              is available, you can get guest      encouraging your students to
              access to HN Global. You do not      check out the resources, please
              need to enter any BTEC Higher        advise them to create a Guest
              Nationals details and can still      Student account.
              access content on the platform.

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