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Aimhigher South Yorkshire
13 March 2010
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Aimhigher Summer Schools

HEFCE are investing a further £10.5 million in the continuation of the summer school programme for 2008-2010. Aimhigher South Yorkshire will once again be supporting the programme.  mosaic sun

Summer Schools are aimed at Year 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent) students, studying in England. Students undertaking a summer school can attend a university or HE college participating in the scheme and gain an introduction to the academic and social aspects of higher education. They are usually 2-6 day residential courses which enable students to taste university life first-hand, and to discover the vast range of opportunities that Higher Education can provide. Students are offered practical advice on whether it is right for them.

Details of the 2008-9 Summer Schools programme will appear later in 2008.

What sort of activities will be included?

Summer schools are likely to include activities that:

 

  • give learners an opportunity to mix with learners from other schools/colleges
  • give learners a chance to experience aspects of HE student life through a wide-ranging, safe residential or non-residential programme
  • give learners a sense of what it is like to study at an HE provider
  • reinforce generic skills in team-working, problem-solving, communication, presentation and planning
  • give learners a balance of academic and social activities to replicate the HE experience
  • complement the work of, and extend the activities of, Aimhigher area partnerships and/or additional HE provider outreach activity sandy beach with picket fence in shadow
 

What will participants gain?

By the end of the Summer School the participants will have:

 

  • been introduced to higher level study techniques and independent working
  • explored their own HE and career aspirations and graduate employability
  • gained increased motivation for attainment in certain key subjects
  • gained practical and impartial advice on applying to HE and an opportunity to address any concerns learners may have about entering HE
  • explored the range of courses available from a range of HE providers to find out about the different ways of accessing learning at HE level
  • had an opportunity to move beyond their immediate locality to visit an institution.


 
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