Resource Materials
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) produces a number of national Aimhigher resource materials - including information booklets, DVDs and lesson planning material for teachers and tutors.
Scroll down the page to view PDF copies and details of resources currently available to order:
Aimed at partnerships to communicate with key influencers, such as MPs, local councillors, community groups and local partners, this leaflet provides a broad overview of the Aimhigher programme, as well as key statistics and case studies of students that have benefited from its work.
Hard copies have been issued to all partnerships. Click here to view and download the leaflet in PDF format.
The resources listed below are available free-of-charge to partnerships by calling the BIS hotline on 0845 602 8032 or via the BIS website.
URN: 09/1158
Guidance and advice for young people preparing for GCSEs or a Diploma. Aims to encourage them to start thinking about the opportunities they could benefit from if they choose to go into higher education. Audio version also available (URN 09/1335). Published 28 September 2009.
Available to download and order from BIS
URN: 09/1157
Aimed at sixth form students at school or college, outlining the opportunities that they could benefit from if they choose to go into higher education. Audio version (09/1334) also available. Published 28 September 2009.
Available to download or order from BIS
Help your child into higher education: parents' guide to higher education
URN: 09/1159
Aimed at parents about the benefits of higher education. Outlines how their child can to continue their studies and open the door to a wide range of jobs and opportunities, gaining the skills and knowledge that many employers want. Audio version (URN 09/1336) also available. Published 28 September 2009.
Available to download and order from BIS
Make your dreams a reality: entering higher education as a mature student
URN: 09/1160
Guidance and advice for potential mature students on the benefits of higher education. Outlines how a higher education qualification could help them move on in their career or start in a new direction. Audio version also available (URN 09/1337). Published 28 September 2009.
Available to download and order from BIS
Additional resources are available to help explain the financial support available to students going into higher education from September 2009. For more information, visit the Student Finance section.