36 year 12 students have the opportunity to take part in a residential spanning across both Birmingham and another major city focused on developing the social, intellectual and cultural capital of our young people.
It has been repeatedly identified that a lack of cultural capital is a barrier to young people accessing Higher Education and making informed and aspirational decisions about their educational and employment future. The last 18 months has seen Year 12 students facing a great deal of adversity having seen through almost the entirety of their GCSE’s in lockdown. This is an opportunity to give something back to this group and support them to broaden their experiences of Universities and potentially another City before they embark on their final year of school. This residential will expose them with opportunities to meet professionals from elite careers, travel to a new city and experience a range of cultural experiences and experience what it’s like to study at a UK university. By meeting students from other schools across the region, and living on University accommodation, students will also develop their independence and build their confidence to step out of their comfort zone and take new opportunities. This will also be a taster of meeting new people from other schools as if it were the first few weeks of University, working together to create a team, overcome challenges and have fun!
Residential from 15th July - 17th July
10.00 (15th) – 4.00pm (17th)
Offsite
Year Group(s):
12
Gatsby Benchmarks:
2,4,5,6,7
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
(As 5.1) Feel motivated and confident to succeed at Higher Education
(Aw 5.1) Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway
(Aw 5.3) Identify the potential career options following participation in HE
(Ap 5.1) Understand the HE application process
(Ap 5.2) Understand the significance of the choices made
(AC 5.2) Prepared for a successful transition to HE study and life as a student
(AT 5.1) Achieve the grades required at level 3 to progress to HE
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdfPlaces Available:
36 (100% of learners must be Aimhigher Plus)
Transport Provided:
On request
Lunch Provided:
No
Our cancellation policy applies. Visit this website below for more information:
https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/activities/