Schools and Colleges Talks and Workshops

Our Degree Apprenticeships talk explains what a degree apprenticeship is and the advantages and disadvantages of this alternative provision.  

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 7 

This talk provides an overview of all Higher Education opportunities available for students leaving College or FE, demonstrating different pathways to achieving a degree or higher-level qualifications. 

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 7 

This talk gives a simple but comprehensive overview of what Higher Education entails. It outlines the reasons for further study and explains some of the places students can get started in researching if it’s a route for them. It also highlights some of the myths associated with studying Higher Education.  

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 4, 7 

The Post 18 Options talk demonstrates all the opportunities once leaving school or college, including a wide variety of pathways and experiences available to young people upon completion of their Level 3 qualifications.  

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 7 

This talk is perfect for those at the end of year 10 or in year 11 as it discusses what is next after school, the next steps and the importance of year 12.  

Audience: Y10 & Y11, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 7 

This session looks at the challenges of starting university, moving away from home and the likely differences of university to school or college. The session will think about resilience for study and developing techniques to work through change and challenges. 

Audience: Y11, Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 7 

This talk acts as guide to what admissions tutors are looking for in a statement, common mistakes to avoid and how students can make the most of their strengths and experiences.  

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Teachers & Advisers 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 7 

Applicants can meet with team members 1 to 1 to receive advice, guidance and feedback on applicants' Personal statement, whichever stage of their application they are at. Clinics would be run on site at your School or College, or virtually. 

Audience: Y12 & Y13 

Length of Session: 10-15 minutes per applicant 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 3, 7, 8 

This talk provides an overview of the financial support available, including the latest information on tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, student loan repayment, budgeting and how to plan ahead for managing finances. It also ensures students are aware of scholarships and bursaries they can access. 

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Teachers & Advisers, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 7 

An opportunity to hear directly from our student ambassadors about a range of topics such as making friends, student accommodation, academic life and budgeting.  

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 7 

This talk is an introduction to all aspects of the application process including: setting up Apply, what UCAS Track is all about and what happens once an application is sent. This can also consider UCAS Extra and Clearing. 

Audience: Y12 & Y13, Teachers & Advisers, Parents & Supporters 

Length of Session: 20-60 minutes 

Gatsby Benchmarks: 7 

We are launching a Parents and Supporters’ webinar series aimed at those with year 12s and year 13s considering their options and preparing for going to university. Whether you went to university or not, this is your first or third child to go to university or your young person is undecided about whether to go to university, start paid employment straight after college, do a gap year or explore degree apprenticeships, we hope these sessions will offer further insights and support to you. The sessions will run online. Register below for individual events.

Wednesday 12 February 2025 18:00-19:00

Aimed at parents and supporters of year 13 offer holders and applicants, we’ll explore next steps in deciding your firm and insurance choice university as well as cover aspects of student finance, student life, accommodation and more. Register here.

Wednesday 7 May 2025 18:00-19:00

Aimed at parents and supporters of year 12 students to make the most of the summer break to reflect on options after college and prepare for open days. Register here.

Wednesday 16 July 2025 18:00-19:00

Another potential session for parents and supporters of year 12 students considering post-18 options. We’ll look at reflecting on post-18 options and preparing for open days. Register here.