This in-school workshop will allow learns to learn all the need to knows about university and student finance. This workshop will cover everything from university lifestyles to accommodation, from budgeting to societies.
Looking for an opportunity to bring campus to classroom? This engaging workshop will allow students to get a better feel and understanding for life at university. This workshop will cover studying at university, choosing a course, accommodation, budgeting, student finance and sports and societies.
Year Group(s):
9, 10
Gatsby Benchmarks:
2, 7, 8
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
- Feel motivated and confident to succeed in school (As 3.1)
- Recognition of the opportunities that may arise from attending HE (Ac 4.2)
- Identify the potential career options following participation in HE (Aw 5.3)
- Recognise that HE is complex and competitive, offering learners great choice and requiring active and informed decision-making (Ap 3.1)
- Have an awareness of the learning environment in HE and student life (Ac 3.1)
- Feel motivated and confident to progress to post 16 option (As 4.1)
- Recognise different HE pathways and options (e.g. FT/PT, home or away etc) (Aw 4.4)
- Recognising the various entry requirements and routes to HE (Ap 4.1)
- Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway (Aw 5.1)
- Understand the financial support available for students in HE and the means to access this (Aw 5.2)
- Understand the HE application process (Ap 5.1)
- Understand the significance of the choices made (Ap 5.2)
- Develop and submit a strong HE application (Ap 5.3)
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdf Places Available:
Unlimited (at least 50% of learners must be Aimhigher Plus)
Our cancellation policy applies. Visit this website below for more information:
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/aimhigher-plus/events-and-activities/