There are a range of post-16 access programmes on offer, regionally – the University of Manchester run The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) for local year 12 students and Manchester Metropolitan University run the First Gen scheme for first-generation university students. There are also programmes on offer delivered by the University of Leeds, Sutton Trust and the Social Mobility Foundation, all of which are working towards widening participation.
Manchester Access Programme
This programme aims to support students, who meet specific academic and background criteria entry to The University of Manchester, or another research-intensive university, through the completion of a portfolio of work demonstrating specific knowledge and skills.
Find out more: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/aspiring-students/map/what-is-map
First Generation
This scheme targets first-generation university students helping them to secure an undergraduate place at Manchester Met. First Gen provides young people with financial, professional and personal support throughout their studies and career.
Find out more: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/first-in-your-family-to-university
Access to Leeds
This programme guarantees special consideration for applicants whose personal circumstances have affected their ability to demonstrate their talent and potential through grades alone. It supports students on an alternative offer for the course, support to prepare for university and special consideration for financial support.
Find out more: www.leeds.ac.uk/A2L
Sutton Trust
Their work and research is designed to support high achieving state school students from across the UK to gain better opportunity to access higher education and career pathways.
Find out more: https://www.suttontrust.com/
Social Mobility Foundation
This charity is supporting high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds across the UK into top universities and careers. running their successful Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP), which is carefully designed to open up professions for those with the ability to join them.
Find out more: https://www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes/
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.
