This award seeks to recognise universities and providers of nurse and/or midwife education that are putting an emphasis on the overall student experience. This focus ensures students are supported in a learning community that is nurturing of the whole person as well as being conducive to encouraging excellence in learning and sharing best practice. Student experience is even more relevant considering the impacts of the pandemic, while the scarcity of funding for post-registration education has raised students’ expectations of their education provider and gives students more choice about where and how they study.
What are the judges looking for?
An outstanding educational institution offering nursing or midwifery education that demonstrates excellence and employs motivational and inspiring teaching staff
Phenomenal resources and teaching environment, including simulation laboratories and equipment
Development of remote learning opportunities due to the pandemic
An emphasis on academic achievement and hands-on clinical skills and people skills
Development of vital strengths and traits for those entering the profession – such as resilience, compassion and ability to challenge
A superb relationship with local placement providers to ensure a well-rounded and well-executed experience on placement
Well-respected and well-used cohort and peer support groups to help assist and coach students through their course
Evidence of students being enabled to influence the programme for their cohort and future cohorts’ benefit
Superb university facilities to support busy student lives
Good standard of living accommodation
Good student union and opportunities for social interaction
Varied extracurricular activities including on site facilities and online activities
Positive learning community that makes students feel part of the institution
The ability to see students as a whole and offer support and welfare where needed
An institution that communicates its ethos and encourages integration into student life
An environment that makes students feel safe and secure
Offers facilities that are accessible and flexible to the needs of individual students
Helps students to grow as people as well as to succeed academically
Please attach any supporting evidence to your application that you feel is relevant. This can include testimonials, student feedback or student evaluations or any other appropriate evidence. If you are shortlisted for this award, and with coronavirus conditions permitting, you will be invited to attend our covid-19 secure offices to present to the judges. The shortlist will be informed of any changes to the final judging process.
