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 4 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme School and College From a teacher perspective it was Engagement very useful to see how things have changed Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Pellentesque vel tempus mauris, sit amet facilisis students have. quam. Praesent risus turpis, commodo vitae erat ac, euismod accumsan erat. Teacher from The Manor Academy UK STUDENT RECRUITMENT ADVICE AND SUBJECT TRANSITION SPECIFIC WIDENING PARTICIPATION HEPPSY+ & OUTREACH SOUTH HEPP YORKSHIRE FUTURES 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. 6 Schools, Colleges and Community Engagement Programme