Taken part in our online activities? We’d like to hear from you!

Taken part in our online activities? We’d like to hear from you!

Greater Manchester Higher is looking for students who are willing to provide a video testimonial about their experiences of taking part in our online activities, and the first five entrants will win a £10 Amazon Voucher!

These testimonials allow us to share the positive impact of our programme, helping students to develop academic and life skills, explore higher education pathways and build their confidence. During their testimonials, students can reflect on the skills that they have developed, how the activities prepared them for further/higher education, and what they most enjoyed about our online activities.

Some suggested questions that students can answer are:

  • What skills do you feel you have gained/developed during the activity?
  • Did the activities/ programmes help prepare you for GCSE’s/ A Levels? Or for University/Higher education?
  • Would you recommend the activity/programme to a friend? Why?

We are looking for learners in Year 9-13 to submit testimonials. We would suggest these be filmed landscape and should be no more than 5 minutes in length. Filming device can be a phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop, no professional cameras needed!  General filming tips: https://gmhigher.ac.uk.glasscubes.com/share/s/c80utphn7ib40ooopaq019hqsg 

Please ensure students complete a video consent form here

For a full list of example questions to answer click here

Once completed please submit the video via email to gmhigher@mmu.ac.uk. Please note, we can only accept videos when a consent form has been completed.

We are excited to hear about the experiences of students from across Greater Manchester! Thank you for your support.

You can view the Terms & Conditions: https://gmhigher.ac.uk.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/testimonial-tcs-feb-2021.pdf 

spotlight Events & Activities

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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. All resources/handouts are provided by GM Higher. Ideally, this would be booked as the first in three exam workshops for Y11. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.

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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 second in three exam workshops for Y11. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.

Taken part in our online activities? We’d like to hear from you!
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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 third in three exam workshops for Y11. It would work particularly well around mock exam results. It is also a standalone workshop. Workshop Details: Year group: 11 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.

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