National Careers Week – Ask Us!
It continues to be an uncertain time for schools and students, during National Careers Week we want to help by offering Careers Week – Ask Us!
What does this involve?
What could the sessions cover?
This is a great opportunity for students to find out more about higher education, the different options available for them, and graduate careers.
The slots will be booked on a first come first serve basis, and bookings need to be made by 23rd February, so don’t miss out and contact your GM Higher Hub contact today!
For schools without a link GM Higher contact, please send an email to gmhigher@mmu.ac.uk
We hope you enjoy chatting with our team and find our Careers Week – Ask Us sessions useful!
Please note to take part in the sessions, students will need access to an electronic device.
Exam Workshop 1 – Revision Skills Y11
This inspiring and practical workshop outlines how to prepare for revision and highlights successful revision techniques. Learners have the opportunity via activities to consider and apply productive revision strategies. They will: reflect on their learning environment; identify five top revision hacks; and recognise the importance of effective revision as a life-long skill. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
Exam Workshop 2 – Exam Success Y11
This informative workshop enables learners to approach exams in the best way possible. Learners take part in activities so they know how to fully prepare for exams. They will: apply the growth and fixed mindset; plan time management in exams; and design a revision timetable. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
Exam Workshop 3 – Maintaining Motivation for Exams Y11
This motivational workshop helps learners to stay positive in the lead-up to their exams. Learners participate in activities so they can fulfil their potential. They will: identify stresses that pull them down and stresses that drive them forward; use good stress to motivate themselves; and create a motivation plan to take away. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11, however it can also be a stand alone session. Workshop Details: Group size: one class at a time Length: 45-60 mins Delivery method: In-person is preferable, but virtual delivery can also be arranged and streamed into multiple classrooms if this is the only way it fits into the timetable. GM Higher will need to record the participation of learners in line with our funding requirements, so we will ask you to provide a register.
