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A scheme of work designed to use in tutor time A long-term programme introducing students from Y7-11 to university Works alongside lesson resources (available to download separately)

A scheme of work to encourage students to go beyond their studies and broaden their horizons. This could be used with any age group, but it is probably most applicable to Year 11 or Year 12. Topics covered: Personal development plan Prospectus dissection Widening participation MOOC The News Ted Talk Ends with an ‘after’ survey - intended to be used as a comparison of students’ attitudes over time. (The baseline survey should be completed in Year 7)

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 11 students to ‘backwards planning’ for university - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games Topics covered: Career Degree A-levels GCSEs This scheme of learning finishes with a an activity wherein Year 11 students support lower school students (Y7-9) with their aspirations and inspire them to try hard

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 10 students to ‘applying to university’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games Topics covered: UCAS timeline Personal statements INterviews Admissions Tests Student Finance This scheme of learning finishes with a ‘tin of me’ personal branding activity

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 9 students to ‘student life’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games (e.g. ‘Real or No Real’) Topics covered: Societies Budgeting Accommodation Campus vs. City Student Support This scheme of learning finishes with a group competition, whereby students design their own university

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 8 students to ‘studying at university’ - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games (e.g. Top Trumps) Topics covered: League Tables Timetable Courses and Modules Assessment Careers Russell Group Dissertations This scheme of learning finishes with a group competition, whereby students design their own degree

An engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Year 7 students to university - powerpoints and resources included, with a range of activities such as class competitions and games Topics covered: What are aspirations Who goes to university? Why university? University lingo University locations Misconceptions This scheme of learning is designed to work alongside a ‘meet a student’ event - where the school invites a local university student to talk about their experiences. This could also tie-in with a university visit.