Raising Aspirations

Key stages 2, 3 and 4 

This programme is intended to increase students’ awareness, aspiration, ambitions and confidence in pursuing educational goals, particularly FE and HE.  It is adaptable for Primary, Secondary and specialist provision, full year groups or targeted groups of students.

Students enjoy a number of sessions, and one university interaction. This provides real-life experience to help embed learning.

Our Careers Advisers lead delivery, using their expertise to tailor sessions to meet schools’ needs and requirements. Sessions are thematic and designed around the needs of age groups/academic abilities. The focus is on interaction and engagement; generating discussion; exploration and reflection. Each session incorporates pre and post session evaluation measurements.

Key Stages 2, 3, 4, 5

Our aim is to develop learners’ wellbeing, confidence, and resilience so that all young people believe that they can be successful.

This programme helps to prepare, engage, and raise aspirations of learners to help them feel confident, motivated, and involved. Based on the 4 C’s  – control, commitment, confidence and challenge, students take part in a range of interactive and inspiring sessions that motivate and challenge students to develop their skills, goals and develop strategies to cope with anxiety and stress.

The Be Your Best Self Programme has seen improvements in the well-being of participants, an increase in student confidence, and in knowledge of strategies to help cope with the challenges of everyday life.

Key stages 2, 3, 4, 5

Our workshops allow for students to showcase their innovation and presentation skills.  They are available for a full year group or targeted groups of students.

This half-day event features employers working in non-traditional roles and industries.

The event is focused on broadening pupils understanding of the world of work and local opportunity structure.

Alongside providing multiple employer encounters, this activity challenges students’ perceptions about work, sectors, age, and gender.

The challenging stereotype events are a unique and engaging way of introducing students to the world of work.

We also provide meaningful pre and post event reflection and evaluation.

Key stage 5

Our Launch Programme is designed to raise aspirations and awareness of Higher Education opportunities.

The programme of activities based on the HE landscape, entry requirements, degree subject specific sessions and writing a winning personal statement. Our delivery includes a mix of one-to-one support, group work for students, and support for parents. It is planned around the interests of students and of your school or college.

The positive outcomes of the Launch Programme are that student aspirations are raised, students feel more prepared to make informed decisions about Higher Education study and successfully apply to HE.  Parents and carers will also have increased knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education landscape.

This inspiring programme is designed for year 5 and 6 pupils, aimed at increasing attainment, improving behaviour, and supporting pupils to explore the world of work.

The Step Up programme enables students to feel more motivated, confident, and able to see the value of work that is relevant to them.

It provides information for learners, and their parents or carers, to be able to explore the world of work.

Delivered by trained staff, these one-to-one sessions are designed to help young people develop commitment and confidence, improve emotional control and learn how to effectively deal with setbacks and challenges.