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�� OpportunitiesForYourStudents.Post-16 Outreach Activities
1. Introduction
2. General workshop and presentation programme
3. Sustained programmes
13. New for 2013/14
16. Working in partnership
18. Support for teachers and advisers
20. Visit us
Campus ToursOur regular programme of campus tours provides visitors withan opportunity to get to know our campus, guided by StudentAmbassadors who are currently studying with us. To bookplaces on one of the guided tours, go to:www.sheffield.ac.uk/opendays
Self-Guided ToursVisitors also have the option of using our Self-Guided CampusTour and Self-Guided City Tour guides to visit when it is mostconvenient. This can be downloaded from:www.sheffield.ac.uk/opendays or can be posted directly to you: email: [email protected]
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The University of Sheffield offers an extensiveprogramme of outreach activities targeting post-16students within the Sheffield city region. This reflectsour desire to support students to make informedchoices about whether to progress to Higher Education(HE) and if so, where.
Our post-16 programme includes:
A general workshop and presentation programme for students and parents or carers
Intensive and sustained programmes targeting studentsfrom currently under-represented groups in HE
Support for teachers and other advisers
This booklet provides an overview of these activities aswell as providing details of the range of opportunitiesavailable for schools and colleges to visit the Universityof Sheffield.
Further information can also be found on theUniversity’s website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools
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General workshop and presentation programmeWe understand that schools and colleges have differentsupport requirements for their post-16 students. To accommodate this we have developed a series ofworkshops and presentations targeting students, their parents or carers, teachers and other advisers. Thesesessions can be delivered on a standalone basis or can be combined to create longer, more tailored eventsto meet your particular needs. They can take place on theUniversity campus or in school or college.
We are also happy to support you with events organised byyour school or college, for example parents’ evenings, HEInformation events and Careers evenings. The themes forour general workshop and presentation programmeinclude:
• Introduction to Higher Education (typically focusing onthe benefits of studying at degree level, student feesand finance and student accommodation)
• Making the most of post-16 studies• Choosing what and where to study at university• Making an application through UCAS, including the
personal statement• Academic skills development, support for the
Extended Project Qualification and preparation fordegree level study
• ‘Student Life’ and how to prepare for being atuniversity
Sessions can be tailored to accommodate your timeconstraints, with events lasting anything from 30 minutesto a full day. They are delivered by staff and/or trained Student Advocates, depending on the subject matter.
On request we can also offer web chats focusing on keytopics such as student life, student accommodation andfinancial support. These provide an opportunity for yourstudents to gain access to such information withouthaving to travel away from school or college.
To discuss your requirements in detail, and to find outmore about the specific workshops and presentationsavailable:Email: [email protected]: Amanda Hamilton, 0114 222 1024
Sustained programmesIn recent years we have developed a number of subjector profession-based schemes for post-16 students.These schemes are targeted at students who mayotherwise not be aware of the opportunities that exist,or may not feel able to access such professions. Theyprovide opportunities for participants and theirfamilies to find out what it is like to study and work indisciplines such as Law, Medicine and Dentistry.
These sustained programmes are usually targeted atstudents in Year 12 who meet specific wideningparticipation (WP) criteria, one of the objectives ofsuch schemes being to improve the social mobility ofparticipants. WP target groups typically include:
• Students from low participation (in HE)neighbourhoods, based on home postcode (“POLAR” data)
• Students from low socio-economic groups• Students from state schools• Students from the most disadvantaged areas (linked
to indices of multiple deprivation or ‘IMD’ based onhome postcode)
• Disabled students• Care experienced students
The following pages provide an overview of our currentsustained programmes �
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Teacher following anExtended Project Qualification & Research Methods visit.
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ADOPT (Access to DentalOccupations: Practice and Tutoring) ADOPT is a two-year programme for Year 12 students who areinterested in a career in the field of dentistry, (e.g. as a dentist,hygienist or therapist). Participants find out what it's like to work indentistry, with the emphasis on hands-on activities and studentinteraction. They'll work with staff and students in the DentalSchool, and receive realistic, tailored advice about a career indentistry, with support through the applications process if theychoose to apply to university.
The programme of activities includes day visits to the University fortaster activities, for example in ‘drilling & filling’, outdoor activitydays to build teamwork skills and self-confidence, a short workplacement in a relevant setting, access to online and face to facestudy skills and revision opportunities, as well as the opportunity tohave an e-mentor (a current dentistry student from the University).
If students complete the programme successfully they may beoffered an adjusted entry requirement of one A Level grade (orequivalent) below the standard offer, assuming that all otheradmissions criteria are met.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) route –Minimum of three AS Levels in Year 12including both Biology and Chemistry.
Dental Hygiene/Dental Therapy (H&T)route – Minimum of three AS Levels in Year 12including at least one science A Level subject.If other qualifications are being studied pleasecontact David Broomby for advice.
Minimum of five A*– C including minimum ofC in English, Maths & Science subjects.
Approx. 30
David BroombyTel: 0114 222 9874Email: [email protected]
The ADOPT scheme has been an excellentopportunity to experiencethe fundamentals ofdentistry first hand suchas scaling, amalgamfillings in the phantomhead models, sutures andtooth extraction. Thisincredible insight gave methe confidence that I hadchosen the correct careerpath and will be happy.
”ADOPT participant, 2011–13
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ADOPT
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Discover LawDiscover Law is a two year programme that provides opportunitiesfor participants to explore the study of law and to experience whatstudying and working in the legal professions is like. Participants willtypically have a visit to a prison, observe a real life court case andthen discuss the proceedings with the presiding Judge, meetprofessionals who are currently working in a wide range of legalpositions and work alongside current students to find out whatstudying law at the University is really like. Participants also receivestudy support and academic skills development activities, inaddition to support through the admissions process.
If students complete the programme successfully they may beoffered an adjusted entry requirement of up to two A Level grades(or equivalent) below the standard offer, assuming that all otheradmissions criteria are met.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
No specific subject requirements but shouldbe studying at least three A Levels orequivalent, with at least two of the A Levelsfrom the University’s acceptable subject list.For further information, refer to:www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/policies/alevel
Minimum of five A*- C and minimum of threeBs within those five, including a minimum of Cin English & Maths.
Approx. 60
Stephen CardingTel: 0114 222 1235Email: [email protected]
Discover Law
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Discover STEMDiscover STEM was launched in September 2012 to offer studentsundertaking Maths & Science A Levels an opportunity to gain aninsight into the varied degree subjects and subsequent careers thiscan lead to. Students attend a series of events throughout the year,including a number of hands-on maths, science and engineeringevents, AS and A2 revision sessions, a one night residential activityand tailored advice relating to the admissions process.
If students complete the programme successfully they may beoffered an adjusted entry requirement of up to two A Level grades(or equivalent) below the standard offer, assuming that all otheradmissions criteria are met.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
Minimum of three AS Levels in Year 12including Maths and a Science subject ortwo Science subjects, or if taking theEngineering Diploma it must beaccompanied by A Level Maths
Minimum of C in GCSE English Language, B inMaths, BB in Dual Science or B in twoseparate Sciences.
Approx. 70
Kirsten FretwellTel: 0114 222 9870Email: [email protected]
STEM
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SOAMS (Sheffield’s Outreach &Access to Medicine scheme)SOAMS is our most well-established sustained outreach programme.SOAMS works with students for up to five years, with Phase 1 startingin Year 9. Every year we take a number of students directly into Phase2 (Year 12). SOAMS provides participants with an insight into theMedical profession, identifying opportunities both within Medicineand within a range of allied health professions.
Participants will typically attend a number of events on campus,including a Medical Careers Conference, lectures, Medical Schoollaboratory sessions, study skills workshops, Chemistry & Biologyrevision sessions and a residential Summer School. Participants arealso offered an e-mentor (a current Medical student from theUniversity) to provide support throughout Phase 2 of the programme.
Participants who meet a number of milestones throughout theprogramme are offered a guaranteed interview at the University’sMedical School and, if successful, may be offered an adjusted entryrequirement of up to two A Level grades (or equivalent) below thestandard offer, assuming that all other admissions criteria are met.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
Minimum of four AS Levels in Year 12including Chemistry and a second science(preferably Biology but Maths, Physics &Psychology are also acceptable sciencesubjects). Please note that the EPQ andGeneral Studies A Level are not acceptable.
Minimum of five A*- C and a minimum ofthree Bs within those five, including aminimum of C in English, Maths & Chemistry(double award accepted).
Approx. 50 ( with approx. 20 direct into Phase 2)
Amy HortonTel: 0114 222 9875Email: [email protected]
As well as gaininganswers to more in-depthquestions about thecourse, my mentor hasgiven me information onareas which I wouldreally like to study, whilehe is studying it now. Hehas also inspired me withhis aims in his medicalcareer, as well as greatadvice on what I shouldbe doing to form a strongapplication for medicine.
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SOAMS
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Realising Opportunities ProgrammeRealising Opportunities (RO) is a collaborative initiative betweenfifteen research intensive universities in England. The Universityjoined this scheme in August 2013 and will recruit around fiftyparticipants for this programme annually.
Participants will have access to a number of subject specific tasterdays at the University of Sheffield or at other RO partneruniversities, will attend an annual conference (with other ROparticipants), complete an online study skills module and undertakean academic assignment.
Participants who fulfil the requirements of the RO programme mayreceive a dual offer from the University of Sheffield and/or otherRO partner universities; this will typically be up to two A Levelgrades (or equivalent) below the standard offer, assuming that allother admissions criteria are met.
US in Schools – MentoringUS in Schools – Mentoring aims to raise aspiration and attainmentof students through 1:1 mentoring with current University ofSheffield undergraduates. Our students act as positive role modelsto raise awareness of HE and to help students build confidence fortheir post-16 studies and also for possible future progression toHigher Education.
This scheme, which has been awarded Approved Provider Standardby the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation, has operated with 11-16 schools for some time but we are now able to offer this schemeto a small number of post-16 institutions.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss participation in this programme.
NEW for 2013/14
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
Detailed eligibility criteria, including schooland college eligibility, can be found at:www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
Minimum of eight A*– C at GCSE (orequivalent, e.g. GNVQ, BTEC Certificate)including English Language and Maths with aminimum of five GCSEs or equivalent atgrades A*/A or B.
Approx. 50
Denise BrooksTel: 0114 222 1383Email: [email protected] for further information visit:www.realisingopportunities.ac.uk
Realising Opportunities
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Contact
No specific subject requirements butshould be studying at least three A Levels orequivalent, with at least two of the A Levelsfrom the University’s acceptable subjectlist. For further information, refer to:www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/policies/alevel
Minimum of five A* – C and minimum of threeBs within those five, including a minimum of Cin English & Maths.
Stacey MottershawTel: 0114 222 2199Email: [email protected]
US in Schools – Mentoring
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Discover Arts & Humanities andDiscover Social SciencesWe are also excited to be launching two new “Discover” schemes: Discover Arts & Humanities and Discover Social Sciences. The introduction of these new schemes means that we can offersustained outreach programmes across all of our five faculties.
Discover Arts & HumanitiesThis scheme will give participants an opportunity to sampleactivities in subjects ranging from Archaeology to Modern ForeignLanguages, History and English. The activities delivered as part ofthis programme will allow participants to find out what it is like tostudy Arts & Humanities subjects at degree level as well as findingout about graduate destinations of students from our Arts &Humanities Faculty.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
No specific subject requirements butshould be studying at least three A Levels orequivalent, with at least two of the A Levelsfrom the University’s acceptable subjectlist. For further information, refer to:www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/policies/alevel
Minimum of five A*- C including a minimum ofC in English & Maths
Approx. 60
Kate SmithTel: 0114 222 9877Email: [email protected]
Discover Arts & Humanities
Discover Social SciencesParticipants on our Discover Social Sciences programme will haveopportunities to sample subjects with which they will be familiar but also many others they won’t have access to in school or college.This will range from Architecture, Landscape, and Town and RegionalPlanning, to Sociological Studies, Education, Politics and Geography,to name but a few. The aim of this scheme is again to raiseawareness of the study options available at degree level and toshowcase how Social Sciences degrees can lead to a wide range ofexciting, professional careers.
Post-16 entryrequirements
GCSE entryrequirements
Places available
Contact
No specific subject requirements butshould be studying at least three A Levels orequivalent, with at least two of the A Levelsfrom the University’s acceptable subjectlist. For further information, refer to:www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/policies/alevel
Minimum of five A*- C including a minimum ofC in English & Maths
Approx. 60
Stephen CardingTel: 0114 222 1235Email: [email protected]
Discover Social Sciences
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Working in partnershipWe are committed to working in partnership with schools,colleges and other universities to support progression toHigher Education of students from within the Sheffield cityregion. Collaborative activities we are currently engagedwith in in addition to the Realising OpportunitiesProgramme include:
Higher Education Progression Partnership In addition to the general workshop and presentationprogramme offered by the University, schools and collegeswithin the Sheffield city region have access to a range ofactivities delivered by the Higher Education ProgressionPartnership (HEPP). HEPP is jointly funded by theUniversity of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, andworks in collaboration with schools, colleges, LocalAuthorities and employers to provide impartialinformation and advice to students, their parents or carersand other advisers.
A key focus of HEPP is to provide information aboutstudent fees and financial support, through delivery ofworkshops and presentations and through attendance atHE progression events. We have also workedcollaboratively to further develop our work with careleavers and to provide continuing professionaldevelopment opportunities for school and college staffthrough workshops and conferences. For furtherinformation about HEPP activities please visit:www.hepp.ac.uk
Excellence HubThe Excellence Hub is a collaborative initiative between theUniversity of Sheffield and the universities of Leeds, Yorkand Hull. Through the Excellence Hub we are able to offer arange of subject specific taster events to high achievingindividuals from key widening participation target groups.All four partner universities deliver taster days throughoutthe year and students are encouraged to book asindividual participants. Please note that there may also bescope for schools and colleges to book small groups ofstudents who meet the relevant criteria onto sessions thatare of particular interest.
For further information about Excellence Hub activities:telephone: Denise Brooks 0114 222 1383 email: [email protected]
Alternatively, for an up to date schedule of events visit theExcellence Hub site:www.york.ac.uk/excellencehub/events/
Russell Group initiativesAs a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 researchintensive universities from across the UK, we contribute toa range of initiatives to help students make appropriatechoices in relation to HE and to give them a sense of whatit is like to study at degree level in a research intensiveenvironment. In recent years we have contributed to theInformed Choices publication, we have delivered tasterevents through the “Dux” Scheme and we havecontributed to national conferences for teachers andadvisers, mentioned overleaf.
For further information and guidance on “InformedChoices”, visit the Russell Group website:www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices/
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Support for teachers and advisersIn addition to a comprehensive programme of support foryour students, we provide support to teachers andadvisers in the form of events and other resources. Thisincludes:
Web based information: We provide updates on current developments in theHigher Education sector via our website. Individuals areable to access this information by visiting:www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools
Our Admissions Service also provides timely andimportant updates and advice on admissions-relatedpolicies and procedures. For further information visit theApplicant Information Desk: www.sheffield.ac.uk/aid
“REACH” e-newsletter: Our electronic newsletter contains information relevant toschools and colleges in the Sheffield city region, focusingon our outreach programmes and providing informationthat may be of interest to teachers, advisers and schooland college managers. It showcases the work of ourfaculties and provides information about upcoming events.To view or subscribe to REACH, visit:www.sheffield.ac.uk/schools/reach
Annual schools and colleges partnership conference:This is an ideal opportunity for colleagues in schools andcolleges in the Sheffield city region to hear aboutdevelopments at the University and in the wider HE sector,for example, changes to national admissions policies andgovernment controls on student numbers. It also providesan opportunity for you to share information about issuesthat are impacting on the pre-HE sector. This conference isaimed at staff in schools and colleges with responsibilityfor advising young people on HE options and those whoare involved in managing post-16 provision.
Governing body representationOver one hundred members of staff at the Universityvolunteer as school and college governors. To support thisimportant civic contribution, the University provides aninformal forum and training opportunities for employeeswho take on these roles. We have also been working withthe Local Authority Governor training team and thenational School Governors One Stop Shop to co-ordinatesuch activity. If your school or college has a need foradditional governors and you would like theseopportunities to be offered to staff at the University ofSheffield, please contact us:[email protected]
Russell Group activitiesIn recent years we have contributed to a biennial Teacherand Advisers’ Conference targeting schools and collegeswith large proportions of students from wideningparticipation backgrounds, to raise awareness of thesupport available to staff and students. We aim to deliverthe third of these events during 2014. For furtherinformation about this conference, contact:[email protected]
I really value thisconference, everyyear it proves morethan worthwhileattending.
Annual Conferenceattendee
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Visit usThere are a number of opportunities for schools, collegesand individuals to visit the University:
Open DaysWe encourage you to bring groups of students to ourUniversity Open Days, which are a great way for students,parents, teachers and other advisers to find out about allaspects of studying at the University. Open Day visitorshave access to information and presentations aboutstudent finance, accommodation, academic study, supportoffered to our students, the Students’ Union and more.You can also take part in tours of the campus, tours ofstudent accommodation and even tours of the city. Staffand students are on hand throughout the day to answeryour questions.
Open Day Dates for 2014 are:19th June 201411th July 201412th July 20146th September 2014
For further information, go to:www.sheffield.ac.uk/opendays
Today has beenextremely useful.Sheffield is thefirst uni I havevisited; it is sowelcoming, lots ofinterestinginformation.
From a student atOpen Day
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Impressive day –very well organised.Wish I could havecome when Iapplied for Uni!
From a parent atOpen Day
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