Supporting your learners to access higher education.

We know your role is crucial in supporting your learners, and we have the tools to help.

our offering

Core Programme

Our core programme consists of a range of workshops and campus visits. From uncovering HE and providing an insight into student life, to exam success and subject masterclasses, we know how to inform and inspire your learners.


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Attainment Raising

We’re now working with schools and colleges to help raise the attainment of learners across our region. From mentoring and tutoring, to summer schools and innovative projects, we know how to boost the confidence, resilience and self-efficacy of your learners.


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Under-represented groups

Being care experienced, having a disability, or being a young carer often means learners face additional barriers when it comes to realising their education and career ambitions. Our tailored provision helps to level the playing field for these young people.


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Helping you to support your learners, and your school to meet the Gatsby benchmarks.

Our evidence-based and carefully designed activities are mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks and meet a range of learning outcomes, helping your school deliver its careers strategy whilst educating and motivating your learners.

Our Evaluation Framework follows a set of key principles to respond to the needs of your learners at each step in their education journey:

  • Intention – Increasing the intention of young people to progress to higher education.
  • Knowledge – Providing the information, advice and guidance (IAG) needed to make informed decisions and understand the benefits of higher education.
  • Attitude – Improving confidence and enhancing motivation towards learning.
  • Skills – Developing the academic and personal skills needed to succeed.
  • Sense of belonging – Seeing higher education as a valid option for them.

Together we can support your learners achieve their future goals and potential.

Outreach Programme Guide

Take a look at our Outreach Programme for more information about our core offering.

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FAQs

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Interested in CPD?

Uncovered CPD – Looked After Children / Care leavers
CPD

Date available on request

Uncovered CPD – Looked After Children / Care leavers

This 30-minute session is suitable for foster carers, social workers and other key influencers of care experienced young people. It gives an overview of HE, including financial and pastoral support, and tips on supporting young people making decisions. We are happy to deliver this session as part of any training or information events that may be happening locally.

Supporting Young Carers
CPD

29th Apr 2024

Supporting Young Carers

This CPD session for teachers and advisors will teach you about what it means to be a young carer, how to identify them in school and learn about where you can signpost or access support for young carers. The session will include a presentation from Professor Saul Becker from Manchester Metropolitan University.  Saul is regarded as the world leader for young carers’ research, policy and practice having pioneered this field and worked with children and young adults with caring responsibilities for 30 years. You'll also be signposted to support networks and hear about examples of the work going on in Greater Manchester to support young carers, including entering higher education.

Student Finance Webinar 25 March
CPD

25th Mar 2024

Student Finance Webinar 25 March

This webinar will provide an overview of the student finance process for university applicants starting in Academic Year 24/25. It will explain: What student finance support is and what is available How to apply for student finance Repayment Other financial support and budgeting While this webinar is most suitable for teachers and advisors whose students will be applying to student finance this year, it will also be useful for teachers of younger students and want to learn more about student finance. Parents and students are also welcome to attend.

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