News: Programme
Truly Brilliant!
A special mention to Wickersley School Year 9 students who have completed their Brilliant Club Scholars Programme final assignments this week. The Brilliant Club is an award-winning university access charity that works with schools. With Dr Tamsyn Frazer from the University of Sheffield they have been exploring how the study of zoo-archaeology information can help us to better understand our past. As…
Covid 19 – What about my exams and grades?
In this uncertain time, we wish you all health and safety as you stay at home to protect your loved ones and your community. In this blog our HE Progression Adviser, Caroline takes a look at current government announcements related to the cancellation of GCSE and A Level exams to summarise the key points for you, your child, or students.…
HEEA team members celebrate successes
Our team of Higher Education Engagement Assistants have been busy and are celebrating some personal successes. Read more about their achievements: Bryony Mutton HeppSY’s Engagement Assistant, Bryony, based at RNN Rotherham College has been invited to speak at two conferences in the Spring and Summer: one at University of Cambridge 21st French Graduate Conference ‘Rage Against the Machine’ and the…
Outreach scheme inspiring young people to go onto higher education reaches new milestone
Outreach scheme inspiring young people to go onto higher education reaches new milestone A regional outreach scheme to increase the number of teenagers from South Yorkshire going on to higher education has helped more than 15,000 so far. The Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire (HeppSY) aims to support young people most at risk of missing out on higher education.…
One to one guidance gets 100% positive feedback!
100% of students found one to one guidance useful to them! Recent feedback from Higher Education Progression Adviser appointments has demonstrated the value of personalised career guidance to HeppSY students. These appointments form part of the core offer for schools and colleges and are delivered by a Level 6 qualified careers adviser, therefore contributing to the institution meeting Gatsby Benchmark…
Thumbs up for “HEads Up”
Students have given a thumbs up to ‘HEads Up’, an initiative backed by HeppSY+ at RNN colleges. ‘HEads Up’ forms one of the innovation projects that HeppSY+ is funding this academic year. The programme aims to increase confidence and resilience and widen students’ perceptions of what they can achieve enabling them to access higher education when they leave college. The…
