Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme
Contents Welcome 3 Creative Arts 14 Widening Participation and Targeted Outreach 24 School and College Engagement 4 Health, Wellbeing and Education 16 Support Schemes 25 Advice and Transition 6 Humanities 18 Our Partners 26 Post-16 transition to university 8 Social Sciences 20 Keep in touch 27 Higher Degree Apprenticeships 10 STEM 22 Business and Service Sector 12 Welcome Universities have never been more important to more people than they are today. Around the world, an increasing number of young people are going to university as a way of shaping their lives and opportunities. And it makes sense that this is happening. The world faces enormous challenges. The demands on the next generation will require them to have sophisticated skills, deep knowledge and the ability to solve complex problems. At Sheffield Hallam University, we understand this. We understand the need to bring powerful knowledge to bear on the toughest challenges. We transform lives. We do this by shaping our students' futures and preparing them for whatever they choose to do, and by creating knowledge through research and industry partnerships that will provide innovative and practical solutions to real world challenges. We also know that our relationship with students starts even before they enrol at university. We aim to provide the very best information about programmes of study so that applicants have the practical skills and knowledge they need to be successful. We aim to work with schools and colleges to build strong bridges between them and the University. Our School and College Engagement Team lead a range of innovative and imaginative activities that inform, inspire and engage students from an early age up to the point of enrolment, introducing them to the benefits of higher education. Professor Sir Chris Husbands Vice-Chancellor @Hallam_VC
Welcome to the Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme This booklet is designed to show how Sheffield Hallam University can work with you to support your students in their journey to higher education. Within it, you will find information on each of the teams, our activities and how to engage with our offer, together with a helpful post-16 year planner. The School and College Engagement Team works alongside the Widening Participation and Outreach and other University teams to ensure we provide the most consistent and comprehensive support for schools and colleges. We also work with a number of key partner organisations to ensure a comprehensive offer for schools, colleges, students, teachers and advisors, across the city region and beyond. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. The Schools and Colleges Engagement Team @SHUOutreach
Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme 3 School and College Engagement
The School and College Engagement Team provide a single point of access for teachers and advisors looking to participate in engagement activity to support students to make informed choices about higher education. The team provides: - Underpinning our activity is an alignment to Gatsby Benchmark measures, and a commitment to ensuring • A dedicated point of contact from the Advice and our sessions help to equip learners with key life skills Transition Team to work with you throughout the to support them in their transition into further study year to build a tailored programme of engagement and beyond such as communication skills, teamwork, • An inspiring and motivational planned programme creativity and critical thinking. of activities and events to inspire and support To further support schools and colleges to embed all learners to understand and engage with the key HE messages, our Uni4U activities (which cover opportunities within further and higher education core themes such as: applying to university, student • Access to a considerable range of subject and finance, transition to HE and employability) have been course themed engagement activity which include developed with clear learning outcomes and follow- masterclasses, taster days and academic talks up activities for teachers and advisors to use at their • A comprehensive transition support through convenience to embed learning. engagement activities and schemes such as SHU Progress • Useful information, resources and dedicated support for staff within schools and colleges and other education providers
SOUTH YORKSHIRE FUTURES See 'our partners' on page 26
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT
HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
See 'our partners' on page 26 PROGRAMME (HEPP) WIDENING PARTICIPATION AND OUTREACH See page 24-25
HIGHER EDUCATION
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME SOUTH YORKSHIRE (HEPPSY) See 'our partners' on page 26
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4 Schools and community engagement programme Schools and community engagement programme 5 Advice and Transition
Our Advice and Transition team are here to offer support and guidance for post-16 students considering higher education. We run a range of different talks and sessions to give students all the information they need to make informed choices about their options after level three study. Below is an overview of the sessions we offer. Each session ranges from 30 minutes to one hour and can be delivered at your school or on either of our campuses here at Sheffield Hallam University. If you would like any support with planning sessions then please get in touch.
ISUNI4U? STUDENT LIFE An introduction to the benefits of studying in higher An insight into day-to-day life at university with current education and the different options available. SHU students. STUDENT FINANCE CAREER SAFARI A comprehensive look at the costs of university and An exploration of students' individual skills and how the support available. This can also be accompanied by these may be applied within different career areas. Cash Course, our budgeting workshop. ACCOMMODATION STAND AND INFORMATION A short talk which covers types of university An information desk with handouts focussing on a accommodation, costs, application process and advice range of topics including Sheffield Hallam, Student about what to look for. Finance and UCAS. STUDY SKILLS SHEFFIELD ROADSHOW An interactive look at different study techniques with An insight into the city of Sheffield as a student organisation and time management activities. destination to be a student. INTERVIEW SKILLS CASH COURSE An interactive session looking at preparation A workshop giving an overview of Student Finance and techniques, questioning activities and tips for developing students' budgeting skills. candidates. UCAS & PERSONAL MOCK INTERVIEWS STATEMENTS A taster of an interview situation; providing students An overview of the UCAS process and comprehensive with first-hand experience and feedback from a general advice on composing and writing an effective Personal interview scenario. Statement. EPQ TRANSITION A study skills workshop specifically designed to An in-depth look at the steps after application, support students undertaking the Extended Project preparing students for their arrival at university. Qualification.
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Below is a guide to how you may wish to plan sessions with us throughout the year. This is simply to give an overview of how progression for students may look; we can deliver sessions at any time to meet the needs of your students. If you would like more advice on building a programme to deliver to your students, then please get in touch. Y12 Y13
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OUR SUPPORT SCHEMES SHU Progress and SHU Progress Plus - These schemes for targeted students cohorts run throughout both year 12 and year 13. See page 25 for more info.
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Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme 9 Higher Degree Apprenticeships
A Higher Degree Apprenticeship (HDA) provides students with the opportunity to study for a degree while applying learning to real-world projects in the workplace. Apprenticeships are an innovative combination of 80% work and 20% training - so learners will require a relevant job first - and are then able to earn a salary while they learn, with no tuition fees to pay.
Being at the forefront in the development of HDA's, Sheffield Hallam offers routes from level 4 to level 7. Having secured a job with one of the University's employer partners, learners then attend the University on a day or block release basis.
We have developed a number of engagement activities that help to demystify this alternative route to a degree, and help students make informed choices about their next steps. HDA APPLICATION WORKSHOP HDA INTRO This session offers an interactive look at how students This session introduces students to Higher and Degree can access Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships and explains how this relatively It includes tips from employers, troubleshooting new opportunity fits into their range of post-18 activities, key points to remember and examples of options. It provides clear details and examples of HDA how to interpret a vacancy advert. Students will leave opportunities, highlights key similarities/differences feeling more informed and confident about how to between HDAs and full-time university study, dispels approach their next application. common misconceptions and also signposts students to extra resources and application routes.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT SHUBUILD SHUBuild is an interactive team contest where students design and develop an exciting entertainment venue. Diverse tasks call for skills which are key in education and employment – such as creativity, communication and problem-solving – and these are linked to career paths and HE routes, including degree apprenticeships. One team will emerge as the overall winner, but the focus is encouraging students to think for themselves and find out more about their next steps.
10 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme 'Really informative, non-biased, clear, friendly presentation – really good at explaining what an apprenticeship is.' Teacher, Penistone Grammar
INTERESTED IN BOOKING AN ACTIVITY OR FINDING OUT MORE? Contact us at [email protected] Business and Service Sector
The Business and Service Sector activity offer from Sheffield Hallam University includes a diverse range of Masterclasses, Taster Days and Competitions open to Schools and Colleges. This area covers subjects including Business, Accounting, Languages, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Nutrition. The majority of activity in this area is suitable for post-16 students, but can be modified for a younger audience.
MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Get a taste of subject specific activity with our Students have the opportunity to experience a more masterclasses. These workshops are led by academics in-depth look at subject areas or careers through our and allow students to find out more about the subject range of Taster Days. Ranging from a few hours to a in a fun interactive way. Business and Service sector whole day, a SHU Taster Day includes activities from masterclasses are available in the following areas: academics, practical workshops and career talks. Examples include: • Accounting, Finance and Banking • Food and Nutrition Taster Day • Forensic Accounting • Hospitality Spring Forward • Economics • Business Taster Day • Marketing • Finance Expo • Human Resources • Nutrition Fair • Travel and Tourism • Languages Taster Day • Events Management • Hospitality
IN THE SPOTLIGHT SHU SCHOOL PROM TRAMLINES MARKETING COMPETITION COMPETITION This competition aims to provide post-16 students Tramlines is the biggest party Sheffield’s ever seen! with an opportunity to develop new skills and get This competition is for Year 12 students who a flavour of the events industry, whilst designing are interested in exploring a career in the their dream prom. Marketing, Events and Hospitality industry. The competition allows students to use and develop Students are competing for the opportunity skills in creativity, team work, confidence and self to work with Tramlines to market the music festival. management. Winners will also bag themselves volunteering experience and tickets for the weekend.
12 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme Business and Service Sector
The Business and Service Sector activity offer from Sheffield 'We'We enteredentered the competition Hallam University includes a diverse range of Masterclasses, Taster Days and Competitions open to Schools and Colleges. This as twotwo media studentsstudents area covers subjects including Business, Accounting, Languages, with the hope of gaining Hospitality and Nutrition. The majority of activity in this area is suitable for post 16 students, but can be modified for a younger experienceexperience in a realreal lifelife audience. marketingmarketing scenario as wewe bothboth set toto furtherfurther our careercareer in that sector.sector. It waswas MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Get an in-depth experience of studying subjects at definitelydefinitely valuable;valuable; meeting masterclasses. These workshops are usually run by University through our Taster Days. These day-long experiences are made up of a range of sessions and pitching toto an expertexpert out more about the subject, in a fun and interactive which can include academic-led activities, practical panel reallyreally encouragedencouraged us Taster Days in this area: • Accoun tinFinang, ce and Banking toto makemake the most of this • F andood Nutrition Taster Day • Forensic Accounting opportunity.opportunity. WeWe werewere able • Hospitali Sptrying Forward • Economics • Business Taster Day toto developdevelop our ownown idea • Marketing • Finan Expoce • Human Resources and receivereceive feedbackfeedback on it. • Nutr itionFair • Tr andavel Tourism The overalloverall experience,experience, has • Languages Taster Day • Ev eMnanagemets nt inspiredinspired us toto pursue this • Hospitality typetype of workwork in thefutu future're' AIsobel Student Ledger at Silverdaleand Alice SchoolFletcher, students at Silverdale School In the spotlight SHU SCHOOL PROM TRAMLINES MARKETING COMPETITION COMPETITION This competition aims to provide post-16 students with This competition is for Year 12 students who are of the events industry, whilst designing their dream interested in exploring a career in the Marketing prom. industry. The competition allows students to use and develop Students are competing for the opportunity to work with the Tramlines to market the music management. festival. Winners will also bag themselves volunteering experience and tickets for INTERESTEDINTERESTED IN BOOKINGBOOKING ANAN ACTIVITYACTIVITY the weekend. OR FINDING OUTOUT MORE?MORE? ContactContact us at [email protected]@shu.ac.uk
12 Schools and community engagement programme Schools and community engagement programme 13 Creative Arts
Sheffield Hallam University offers a wide range of Masterclasses and creative engagement opportunities for students interested in Creative Arts subjects. This programme covers our Art, Design, Media, and Communications subject areas, with the majority of activity suitable for both pre and post-16 students.
MASTERCLASSES NATIONAL ART & Get a taste of subject specific activity with our masterclasses. These DESIGN SATURDAY workshops are led by academics and allow students to find out more about the subject in a fun interactive way. Creative Art masterclasses are available CLUB in the following areas: A tailored programme of workshops and inspirational visits, open to • Animation • Jewellery & Metalwork students interested in Art and • Digital Media Production • Journalism Design, aged 13 to 16. • Fashion Design • Illustration PORTFOLIO • Fashion Management & • Interior Architecture & Design Communication DROP-INS • Media An opportunity for students to • Film & TV Production • Performance gain feedback on their portfolios • Fine Art from SHU academic staff, and ask • Photography questions about the application • Game Art • Product Design process. • Games Design & Development • Public Relations • Graphic Design
IN THE SPOTLIGHT DIMENSIONS SHEFFIELD HALLAM Dimensions is an exhibition that celebrates Art, FILM SCHOOL Design, Craft and Technology education in schools. Comprised solely of work produced by school and Sheffield Hallam Film School is a three-day, non- college students, the exhibition showcases the residential summer school giving Year 12/Level 3 creativity and innovation of young people in South students an opportunity to film, produce and edit Yorkshire and beyond. Teachers can apply to enter their own documentary film. Supported by expert student work between July and October. staff and student ambassadors, students will use industry-standard facilities and equipment to enhance their creative skills and gain an insight into the opportunities available in the media industries.
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Sheffield Hallam University offers a wide range of Masterclasses, 'An absolutely superb Taster Days and creative engagement opportunities for students 'An absolutely superb interested in Creative Arts subjects. This programme covers programme.programme. BrilliantlyBrilliantly our Art, Design, Media, and Communications subject areas, organisedorganised andand suchsuch with the majority of activity in this area suitable for both pre- and post-16 students. relatablerelatable andand passionatepassionate staff.staff. ThisThis hashas mademade aa hugehuge difference.difference. Thank MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Thankyou!' you!' Get an in-depth experience of engaging, hands-on workshops are usually run by academics or subject- studying subjects at University TeacherTeacher atat AstreaAstrea AcademyAcademy DearneDearne through our Taster Days. These day- long experiences are made up of a • AFinert • Photography range of sessions which can include academic-led activities, practical • Fashion Design • Animation workshops and careers talks. We • Graphic Design • Media this area: • Int eArriorchitecture & Design • Di gMitaledia Production • SFilmtudies Taster Day • Illustration • &Film TV Production • Port fDoliorop in • Produ Desictgn • Games Design & Development • National Art & Design Saturday • Jewelle & Mryetalwork • Public Relations Club • Fashion Management & • Journalism Communication In the spotlight DIMENSIONS SHEFFIELD HALLAM FILM SCHOOL Dimensions is an exhibition that celebrates Art, Design, Craft and Technology education in schools. residential summer school giving Year 12/Level 3 Comprised solely of work produced by school and college students, the exhibition showcases the creativity and innovation of young people in South Yorkshire and beyond. ambassadors, students will use industry-standard Dimensions is made possible only by the support facilities and equipment to enhance their creative and commitment of teachers, who can apply to enter skills and gain an insight into the opportunities student work between July and October, and can available on Media Arts and Communication courses register to attend the exhibition's Teacher Preview. at SHU. The Film School is followed by a screening of INTERESTEDINTERESTED ININ BOOKINGBOOKING ANAN ACTIVITYACTIVITY Void, to which friends, family and teachers are all OROR FINDINGFINDING OUTOUT MORE?MORE? invited. ContactContact usus atat [email protected]@shu.ac.uk
14 Schools and community engagement programme Schools and community engagement programme 15 HHealth,ealth, W ellbeingWellbeing andand Education Education TheThe Health,Health, WWellbeingellbeing andand EducationEducation activiactivityty ofofferfer ffromrom 'We loved it! It was great ShefSheffieldfield HallamHallam UniUniversityversity includesincludes a wide rrangeange of iinteractiventeractive MasMasterclassesterclasses andand TTasteraster DDaysays fforor Schools and Colleges. AActivityctivity having the exhibition inin thisthis aarearea isis suisuitabletable fforor bbothoth pprere and postpost-16 16 studestudents.nts. activities and the scenarios students could MMASTERCLASSESASTERCLASSES TTASTERASTER DDAYSAYS get involved in. Definitely Get a taste of subject specific activity with our GStudentset an in- havedepth the expe opportunityrience of studying to experience subje cats more at wanting to do it again' masmasterclasses.terclasses. TThesehese wworkshopsorkshops aarere usuallyled by academics run by Uniin-depthversit ylook through at subject our T asareaster D oray careerss. These through day-long our and allow students to find out more about the erangexperien of cTasteres are Days. made Ranging up of a rfromange a of few sessions hours to a School careers assistant, Chaucer outsubject mor ein about a fun interactivethe subject way., in a Health,fun and Wellbeing interactiv eand whichwhole canday, include a SHU Taster academi Dayc -ledincludes activitie activitiess, prac fromtical wEducationay. Maste masterclassesrclasses available are inavailable this area in include: the following academics, practical workshops and career talks. Taster Days in this area: •areas: Sport Examples include: • National Profession Days •• ApplicationHealth and S Supportocial Car Sessionse • Education and Childhood taster days • THSCaster Day •• Childhood OHSCverview Studies • Health and Social care taster days • Wamho I in HSC •• EducationEduca andtionand TTeachereacher TTrainingraining • Hospital events; Your Future - a career in Healthcare • YFouruture in Health Care •• HealthChildhood and Social Care • National profession days • Sport • Save a Life Institu eventte of Education Taster Day • Sport Taster Days • Who am I in Health and Social Care?
In the spotlight CINELEB RTHEITY HOS PITSPOTLIGHTAL/ SAVE A LIFE HEAL OR NO HEAL Our current students and representative will be on TCELEBRITYhese sessions are desi HOSPITALgned to introdu cANDe the wide handSPORT to answ TASTERSer any questions, provide information rHEALange of ca ORreers aNOvailable HEAL in the Health and Social andThe leadday aims stude ton tsshowcase through the this breadth fun packed of careers day CTheseare Se sessionsctor. are designed to introduce students to available within the sport sector. The programme, etailoredxhibition tos the. group, can include practical and Tthehe widegame range-show of st ylecareers activities available have in been the Healthcreated and theoretical masterclasses, tours of the campus and tSocialo engage Care Y7 sector. to Y9 (Heal or No Heal) and Y10 - Y11 There is also the chance to meet current students and facilities, specialised taster lectures and interactive (Celebrity Hospital) students with considering Health representatives from many courses and professions The game-show style activities have been created including:sessions with Par amediccurrent Sstudents.cience, Midwifery, Nursing, andto engage Social CY7ar toe p Y9ro f(Healessions or asNo an Heal) option and open Y10 - tY11o them Medicine, Dentistry, Radiography, Operating (Celebrity Hospital) in a fun and interactive way, Department Practice (ODP) and many more. opening up the breadth of subjects and professions. INTERESTED IN BOOKING AN ACTIVITY OR FINDING OUT MORE? Contact us at [email protected]
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The Health, Wellbeing and Education activity offer from 'We loved it! It was great Sheffield Hallam University includes a wide range of interactive 'We loved it! It was great Masterclasses and Taster Days for Schools and Colleges. Activity having the exhibitionexhibition in this area is suitable for both pre and post 16 students. activities and the scenarios studentsscenarios could stude getnts involvedcould MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS in.get Definitely involved in.wanting Defini ttoely do Get an in-depth experience of studying subjects at itw aagain'nting to do it again' masterclasses. These workshops are usually run by University through our Taster Days. These day-long experiences are made up of a range of sessions School careerscareers assistant,assistant, ChaucerChaucer School out more about the subject, in a fun and interactive which can include academic-led activities, practical way. Masterclasses available in this area include: Taster Days in this area: • Sport • National Profession Days • Health and Social Care • THSCaster Day • OHSCverview • Wamho I in HSC • Educa andtion Teacher Training • YFouruture in Health Care • Childhood Institute of Education Taster Day
In the spotlight CELEBRITY HOSPITAL/ SAVE A LIFE HEAL OR NO HEAL Our current students and representative will be on These sessions are designed to introduce the wide hand to answer any questions, provide information range of careers available in the Health and Social and lead students through this fun packed day Care Sector. exhibitions. The game-show style activities have been created to engage Y7 to Y9 (Heal or No Heal) and Y10 - Y11 There is also the chance to meet current students and (Celebrity Hospital) students with considering Health representatives from many courses and professions and Social Care professions as an option open to including: Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Nursing, them Medicine, Dentistry, Radiography, Operating Department Practice (ODP) and many more. INTERESTEDINTERESTED IN BOOKINGBOOKING ANAN ACTIVITYACTIVITY OR FINDING OUTOUT MORE?MORE? ContactContact us at [email protected]@shu.ac.uk
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The Humanities activity offer from Sheffield Hallam University 'Than'Thanksks fforor aa ggreatreat daday,y. covers a number of subjects including Geography, History and English through Taster Days and Masterclasses. The majority of Iall w aournted students to say thankenjoyed you it. activity in this area is suitable post 16 students. againThey found for your the o rchallengeganisation ofday the interesting Student Challengand e. MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Itcompletely went very differentwell and itto any Get an in-depth experience of studying subjects at wotheras fa HEntastic experience to see theythe masterclasses. These workshops are usually run by University through our Taster Days. These day-long experiences are made up of a range of sessions studehave had.nts so It wasengaged' refreshing out more about the subject, in a fun and interactive which can include academic-led activities, practical Chaseeingrtered anInstitu employerte of Building engage Member • English Taster Days in this area: with the students at the • History • Geograp Tashtyer Day right level. • BuiltEnvironment • BuiltEnvironment Taster Day • Environme Snciental ce • Architec Dtuesiregn Day Teacher at Forge Valley School • Crea Wtirvitinge
In the spotlight ENGLISH STUDY DAY CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF The day includes a combination of three subject BUILDING (CIOB) STUDENT Language research being undertaken by the team CHALLENGE DAY In partnership with the CIOB this is a one day applied useful to students studying either A Level English learning event designed for students interested in Language or A Level Language and Literature. The construction studying at schools and college across South Yorkshire. The day will present competing entry requirements and opportunities available to teams with prospect of working on a live construction students studying English at Hallam. Suitable for project brief to produce the most sustainable and Y12-13 students currently studying English or English Literature Y12-13 students IINTERESTEDNTERESTED IN BBOOKINGOOKING AANN AACTIVITYCTIVITY OR FINDING OUOUTT MMORE?ORE? ConContacttact us at [email protected]@shu.ac.uk
18 Schools and community engagement programme Schools and community engagement programme 19 Social Sciences
The Social Sciences activity offer from Sheffield Hallam University includes a variety of subjects such as Law, Psychology and Politics. A range of Taster Days, Competitions and Masterclasses are open to post 16 students, with some activity also suitable for a younger audience.
MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Get a taste of subject specific activity with our Students have the opportunity to experience a more masterclasses. These workshops are led by academics in-depth look at subject areas or careers through our and allow students to find out more about the subject range of Taster Days. Ranging from a few hours to a in a fun interactive way. Social Science masterclasses whole day, a SHU Taster Day includes activities from are available in the following areas: academics, practical workshops and career talks. • Criminology Examples include: • Law • Forensic Psychology Taster Day • Politics • Law and Criminology Taster Day • Psychology • Sociology
IN THE SPOTLIGHT HELENA KENNEDY CENTRE DEBATING COMPETITION Named after Sheffield Hallam University's Held in the University's on campus moot court, the Chancellor, barrister and member of the House students present their arguments in front of a panel of Lords, Baroness Kennedy QC, the debating of judges from the law department and local law competition sees students participate in an inter- practices. school/college debate on a key topic of the day. Suitable for Y12 students, the competition builds students interpersonal, research, communication and presentation skills.
20 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme Social Sciences
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In the spotlight HELENA KENNEDY CENTRE DEBATING COMPETITION Schools and Colleges are invited to submit teams of 6 students to participate in an inter-school topical debate with the highest scoring teams going through to a second round of heats and attended by our new Chancellor, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. The competition is suitable for Year 12 students interested in developing their interpersonal, research, communication and presentation skills. INTERESTEDINTERESTED ININ BOOKINGBOOKING ANAN ACTIVITYACTIVITY OR FINDING OUTOUT MORE?MORE? ContactContact usus atat [email protected]@shu.ac.uk
20 Schools and community engagement programme Schools and community engagement programme 21 STEM
Sheffield Hallam University has an extensive programme of activity which supports the institution's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) offer. Biology, Computing, Engineering and Forensics are just a few of the subjects covered in a comprehensive programme of Masterclasses, Taster Days and University-wide festivals.
MASTERCLASSES TASTER DAYS Get a taste of subject specific activity with our Students have the opportunity to experience a more masterclasses. These workshops are led by academics in-depth look at subject areas or careers through our and allow students to find out more about the subject range of Taster Days. Ranging from a few hours to a in a fun, interactive way. STEM masterclasses are whole day, a SHU Taster Day includes activities from available in the following areas: academics, practical workshops and career talks. Examples include: • Biology • Cybermaze • Chemistry • Forensic • Computing • Girls in Maths • Engineering • Innovation Day • Forensics • International Women • Maths in Engineering Day • Physics
IN THE SPOTLIGHT SCIENCE WEEK GAMES BRITANNIA Science Week at Sheffield Hallam is a week long The Games Britannia Festival brings creativity and programme of fun, free and inspiring events in technology together, providing schools and colleges celebration of all things Science and Engineering with workshops and activities led by games industry related. experts and academics. Games Britannia offers a range of activities and initiatives which attempt to Delivered through a diverse programme, both on engage students and teachers in Computer Science. and off campus, of workshops, masterclasses and However, programming is just one facet of the Games community events. Science Week will fascinate, Britannia festival, which incorporates areas of the entertain and engage children, young people and curriculum as diverse as English, Maths, Computing, adults alike. Music and Art – all through the exciting field of Science Week is held in March each year. videogame development.
22 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme 'I investigated different ways to use my logical thinking and problem solving skills which made me realise I was a lot better at these skills than I first thought.' Student from Netherwood Academy
INTERESTED IN BOOKING AN ACTIVITY OR FINDING OUT MORE? Contact us at [email protected] Widening Participation and Targeted Outreach
The Widening Participation and Outreach team focuses on delivering outreach activity, engaging with our local community and providing targeted support for potential students to encourage and support their transition into higher education. The team delivers both one off and repeat interventions in school, college and community settings for young people, their families and advisers. The programmes are designed to enhance participants’ understanding of higher education and provide opportunities for them to develop and apply skills and knowledge that support educational progression. All activities support Gatsby Benchmark 7 - Encounters with FE and HE. Further activity is targeted at specific groups of students whose personal circumstances mean they face additional, and often multiple, barriers to going to university, which can support institutional engagement with Gatsby Benchmark 3 – Addressing the needs of each pupil.
SHU ROADSHOWS ME AND MY DEGREE The Pre-16 Engagement team deliver select campus A short interactive session designed to show students visit days where Y9-Y11 students can take part in one of what a personal journey into and from higher our award* winning higher education roadshows at the education looks like with a focus on employability, the University. benefits of HE and career pathways for students in Years 9-12. HALLAM SKILLS SERIES Through fun and engaging repeat interventions, the THE ROLE MODELS PROJECT programme aims to support students to attain their This project is an initiative to create opportunities for aspirations through the development of five essential students in South Yorkshire to access role models from life skills: Critical thinking, Confidence, Resilience, Sheffield Hallam's current student body and alumni in Citizenship and Self-Management. multiple ways such as inspiring stories, case studies, assemblies etc. UNIFIED In collaboration with the University of Sheffield, this COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT activity is designed to build on students' knowledge Our work within the community offers the WPO team a of higher education by showcasing Sheffield and unique opportunity to engage and inspire children and developing their skills through teamwork and young people (aged 4-13) and their families outside of negotiation and includes a tour of the city and an the school environment. opportunity to meet current undergraduate students. Our offer includes: half-term activities in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, inspirational lectures, Children’s WORK EXPERIENCE University graduation ceremonies and family learning We offer a targeted intervention of high-quality work opportunities. experience placement opportunities for a select group of Year 10 students who are less likely to progress onto WORLD OF WORK DAY higher education. By meeting local employers and different departments across the university, students will understand more about the world of work, careers and pathways. This activity is linked to Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6.
24 Schools and community engagement programme * HELOA - Innovation and Best Practice Award winner 2017 Support Schemes
SHU PROGRESS SHU PROGRESS PLUS SHU Progress gives extra support to students who Starting in Y12, this programme takes place over a face barriers to going to university. It offers potential nine-month period, delivered via a series of fun and applicants to Sheffield Hallam University additional interactive group mentoring-style sessions. These support in the year of their application and throughout sessions cover a number of key topics to help students the application process, including: through the university application process, enabling them to make informed choices about their future and • A personal contact at the University to provide enhancing their ability to create a strong application. advice and answer questions throughout the year On completion of SHU Progress Plus, students will be • Exclusive and personal visits to the University to eligible for continued support from our SHU Progress meet current students and staff who can provide scheme. advice and support • Support with making the best application to SHU, including workshops on preparing for interviews 'SHU Progress • Support with the costs of visiting the University for has helped me our events and for open days • Exclusive updates from their personal contact that feel prepared for can include details of relevant additional financial or university and has personal support SHU Progress is available to all prospective students provided guidance who meet at least one of the criteria below. They could: when I am unsure • be a care leaver* • be estranged from their parents* about something' • be care experienced A student who has accessed • be a carer* SHU Progress • have a disability • have experienced circumstances which have affected or disrupted their studies* • be experiencing financial difficultly or hardship • be unable to move away from their home area to go to university • be a mature student • be homeless/at risk of homelessness* • be a refugee or from an asylum seeking background* • have a parent who serves or has served in the Armed Forces INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE? * For these students, the scheme also offers additional Contact us at [email protected] for consideration during the admissions process. activities or [email protected] for more on support schemes.
Schools and community engagement programme 25 Our Partners
South Yorkshire Futures is an The Higher Education Progression The Higher Education Progression area based programme of work, Partnership (Hepp) works across the Partnership South Yorkshire convened by Sheffield Hallam Sheffield City Region to encourage (HeppSY) is part of a national University, and backed by the more children, young people and programme funded by the Office Department of Education, with aims adults to consider higher education for Students (OfS), to support young to improve the opportunities for opportunities. people most at risk of missing out young people within the region. on higher education. Jointly funded by Sheffield Hallam Contributing to the Government's University and The University of HeppSY builds on the work of agenda for improved social Sheffield, HEPP aims to provide a the existing Higher Education mobility, this will be achieved 'one stop shop' for the city region Progression Partnership (Hepp) through: - by providing: - involving Sheffield Hallam - Building a shared vision for the University, the University of • Free online resources for role of education in improving Sheffield and the South Yorkshire teachers and advisers social mobility in South Yorkshire colleges of further education. • Targeted activities for schools to - Raising the standards of The remit is to provide impartial help prepare young people to attainment across South Yorkshire information, advice and guidance make informed decisions about and engage with all higher - Supporting learner progression higher level study education opportunities to help into higher education and work • Impartial information and young people make the best For further information, please visit advice to enable adults not yet choices on their learner journey. in education or training to make southyorkshirefutures.co.uk For further information, please visit the right decisions about their
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STUDENT AND PARENT AMBASSADORS Student and Parent Ambassadors assist and support across our work with schools and colleges, and as such are an invaluable part of the work we do. They are trained to lead on a variety of activities, including student life talks and campus tours. These students are excellent examples of the success stories of our student cohort, and their involvement is aimed at inspiring young learners. Our Parent Ambassadors are able to dispel myths about accessing higher education and in the process, raise the aspirations of prospective students and parents alike.
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COMMUNICATION CHANNELS Would you like more information from us? Register for any @SHUOutreach - Check out our Twitter for daily additional newsletters that suit your interests, and we can keep updates about our activities and opportunities for you updated with new and exciting events available for your schools and colleges. students. Schools and Community Outreach at Hallam - Take Just let us know which e-newsletters you would like to receive a look at our Youtube for videos showcasing our from the following list: activity • Advice and Transition www.shu.ac.uk/sclo • Education, Childhood and Teacher Training Our webpages are the best place to find the most recent updates from our team. You'll find resources • Health and Social Care for student and teachers, news stories and our latest • Humanities events. • Law and Criminology • Natural & Built Environment • Sheffield Institute of Art • Sheffield Business School • Sport • STEM To subscribe to any of these e-newsletters, please get in touch by emailing
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We provide a number of opportunities for learners to visit the POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAYS University. Please visit www.shu.ac.uk/visit-us for the latest Postgraduate open days are an opportunity for those who open day dates and opportunities. are looking to continue in their studies, and for those looking to return to learning at a higher level. Attendees can find out UNDERGRADUATE OPEN DAYS about courses, teaching patterns and funding options. Open Days are the perfect place to talk to staff, explore the campuses and accommodation, and to gather all the APPLICATION AND SUPPORT SESSIONS information a prospective student would need in preparation Applicant support sessions are available for those looking for studying at Sheffield Hallam University. to apply for courses in Health and Social Care and Teacher Training. The sessions provide advice and guidance on COURSE OPEN DAYS completing the application form, information around skills testing and interviews. Similar to an open day, our course open days provide further opportunities for students to familiarise themselves with Sheffield Hallam. These days are predominantly for offer WEEKLY CAMPUS AND holders but all prospective students are welcome to attend. ACCOMMODATION TOURS Our student ambassadors really know what they are talking DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP FAIRS about, because they live and study here! That's why they lead Degree Apprenticeship Fairs are a great opportunity for our accommodation and campus tours every Wednesday. learners to meet with employers who are looking for degree apprentices.
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