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Outreach and Access

We support young people from all backgrounds to make informed choices about higher education.

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What we do

The Schools and Colleges team support young people to make the right decisions about their future education and career choices, enabling them to succeed.

We deliver meaningful, relevant, timely and informative outreach opportunities to young people. If you are a teacher, parent or young person, find out more about what we do.

Who we work with

We have core partnerships with local schools and colleges. We also work with parents, local authorities, professional and trade bodies, charities, social enterprises and other educational organisations to deliver impactful outreach to young people from a widening participation background.

Our Advice and Guidance team works with mature and return learners and can give you advice, information and guidance on pre-entry or non-traditional routes into education. Book an appointment with our team in  Stratford.
 

Working with schools and colleges

We collaborate with primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges to deliver the skills and knowledge to build pathways and support young people to achieve their full potential.

We run free workshops, taster days, open days and a range of tailored activities to support young people from widening participation backgrounds. Find out more about what we do.
 

Organisations working with young people

We work in partnership with local authorities, virtual schools, education charities, social enterprises and community organisations, delivering projects to encourage young people to explore their educational journeys and consider higher education as a route into their future careers.
Some of our partners include: Make Happen, Fix Up, and Newham, Tower Hamlets and Barking and Dagenham Virtual Schools. If you would like to work with us, please contact us to discuss this further.
 

Young people

Our ambition is for young people to achieve their full potential and to have access to new ideas, opportunities and experiences. We support young people to explore their aspirations and career pathways through interactive and informative workshops, whilst developing an understanding of how higher education can lead to fulfilling and rewarding careers. Please contact us  to find out more.
 

Parents

We are keen to ensure parents are confident about all aspects of their child going to university and we have a range of dedicated support and resources available to help. How to support your child.
 

Employers, professional and trade bodies

We increasingly collaborate with companies and professional and trade bodies to support our curriculum linked programmes and activities developing young people's awareness of the world of work through specific projects. If you would like to collaborate with us, please contact us to discuss this further.
 

Networks

We're committed to delivering quality outreach that meets the needs of young people. As a result, we are members of a range of widening participation networks, ensuring we always deliver best practice.

Who we are

Meet the Schools and Colleges team and see how you can get in touch with us.

What we do

We collaborate with schools and colleges in our local boroughs, working with teachers, career advisers, heads of subject and progression coaches.

Widening participation criteria

We bring new ideas and opportunities to people from a widening participation background to help them make informed decisions about their education.

Outreach and Access Resources

Take a look at our package of free online resources to support students, teachers and career advisors remotely.

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We deliver subject workshops that enhance your post 16 students' futures and inspire their next steps into higher education.

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