What universities are doing for schools and colleges Rachel Wier Education Outreach Officer

All universities provide support for schools/colleges Widening Participation/Outreach Schools Liaison Recruitment Type of delivery may vary between schools and universities. Specific criteria for projects Local area University targets and objectives

University of Essex The University of Essex provides activities for students from primary school through to mature learners across our Colchester and Southend campuses. Along with general activities we also work with some specific groups: Students with disabilities Looked after children Mature learners

Working with schools (up to year 11) Aspiration raising On and off campus Campus visits Summer schools Careers/option fairs Talks Working with parents/carers Subject taster sessions Focus/HE days Family days Arts provision Subject conferences

Working with sixth forms and colleges On and off campus Campus visits Summer schools Careers/option fairs Talks Working with parents/carers Subject taster sessions Focus/HE days Insight day Open day Teacher training Teachers Toolkits Extended Project Qualification support Taster Days

Upcoming Events

Two Day CPD Event 30 June – 1 July 10:00am Registration & Working Breakfast Wivenhoe House 10:30am Welcome from Uni Rachel Wier, Education Outreach Officer, University of Essex 10:45am Session 1 Robert Powell, RCP Training and Consultancy 13:00pm Lunch Wivenhoe House 14:00pm Session 2 Robert Powell 15:15pm Break & Refreshments Wivenhoe House 15:30pm Session 3 Robert Powell 16:30pm Close for Day & check-in for overnight delegates Rachel Wier   Delegates can chose to stay overnight 20 rooms booked via Event Essex, gym passes, dinner at Wivenhoe House.

10:00am Registration & Working Breakfast Catering 5N.4.7 10:15am Session 1 Debate Mate 5N.4.6 11:30am Break & Refreshments 11:45am Session 2 Debate Mate 5N.4.6 13:30pm Lunch Catering 5N.4.6 Optional Campus Tours by Student Ambassadors 14:30pm Update on the Admissions process Melissa Hursthouse, Deputy Head of Undergraduate Admissions, 5N.4.6 15:00pm Reference Writing Workshop Sam Holmes, Higher Education Access Network 5N.4.6 16:00pm SMP updates and what has been done this year/What we can do for you Rachel Wier 5N.4.6 16:15pm Close & Evaluation

Explore and debate issues of global importance Explore and debate issues of global importance. Develop a university mind-set. Work alongside world changing researchers. Attend University lectures. Meet cool likeminded people. Live in halls. Cook meals together. Have the best summer ever.

What's in it for me? You’ll be set to smash your final year of sixth form You will have written the best piece of academic writing to date You will be on track to bag the university place of the dreams You will get an authentic university experience, placing you above others when it comes to writing university applications It won’t cost you a penny!

We want you to share your ideas with us. As part of the application process you will need to submit 500 words on one of the following global issues, No one expects you to be an expert, just share your thoughts with us! The war on drugs. Time for legalisation? Would you mind if someone checks your Facebook without your permission? The Syrian Refugee crisis – what should be done?

Apply now! What are you waiting for? Download an application form from www.essex.ac.uk/see/summer16 Eligibility Criteria Currently in year 12 5 A*-C GCSE’s including Maths and English Language On target to achieve 3 B’s at A-Level or equivalent BTEC qualifications Closing date 11th June

When: 30th June Where: University of Essex Who: Year 10

When: Applications Open Now! Closing Date 8th July Who: Year 12

When: 4th June Where: Writtle College Who: Year 8

When: 24th- 26th August How: Applications Open Now, Deadline 27th June Where: Anglia Ruskin Who: Year 12 student who is/previously looked after

When: August 1st – 4th (Applications Open) Where: University Centre Southend Who: Year 10

What: Disability CPD Conference When: July 5th Where: University of Essex Who: Teachers and SEN Coordinators

Contact Details outreach@essex.ac.uk 01206 873424 www.essex.ac.uk/outreach