Solent Partnerships Team
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The Solent Partnerships Team is committed to developing a range of activities with schools and colleges across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. These activities are designed to raise students’ aspirations for Higher Education (HE) and support them in their progression. Some activities are also laid on exclusively for academic and/or support staff in further education to support continued professional development (CPD).
Student events: tasters, projects and competitions
During the year, The Solent Partnerships Team arrange a number of activities for students from schools and colleges. To find out more go to schools and colleges page.|
Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for staff
During the year, the Solent Partnerships Team arrange a number of activites and events for academic and/or support staff in further education. Further details can be found on the CPD page|.
Presentations and talks
Members of the Team are often out visiting schools and colleges facilitating a range of presentations and talks on different aspects of education progression. Often, the presentations relate to university however, other aspects include supporting young people in making important decisions about what subjects to progress into (for example, during Years 6, 9 and 11), identifying and exploiting their employability skills and also preparing themselves for work experience placements. Informative and very valuable.
Taster days and visits
These provide students with an insight into university life and the benefits of HE study through a range of hands-on taster sessions within various subjects (for example, Art and Design, Digital media, Engineering, Fashion, Journalism, Law, Music, Radio production, Robotics, Sports Science, Tourism, Web design). Our Student Ambassadors| are also on hand to relay their own experiences.
Master classes
Specialist classes in chosen subject areas designed to help raise student attainment and interest in progression. Typically, these are aimed at students who are seeking to progress into HE.
UCAS Preparation workshops
A range of pick-and-mix workshops predominantly designed for those applying to UCAS (but will also benefit those seeking employment). These include support for Choosing a course, Finance and Budgeting, Personal Statements, Tutor References and UCAS.com.
Student Ambassadors| will also be on hand to relay their experiences.
Academic study support
A suite of pick-and-mix workshops that will enable students to develop valuable skills in academic writing, research, exam techniques, referencing and presentations. There is also a free, online guide to developing academic skills called succeed@solent lite: mycourse.solent.ac.uk/succeedlite|. All resources will ultimately support them in preparing for HE study.
Interview Preparation Workshops
We can provide interview preparation workshops for students who are interested in pursuing a career after school or perhaps face the prospect of an interview for a university place. As well as taking part in a short interview, students will receive feedback on their performance and top tips for future interviews.
Summer schools
Every year, Solent organises residential and non-residential Summer Schools for local students. We are currently developing these further to appeal to particular student groups, please contact us if you need more details.
Progression days
Designed to inform and prepare students for HE (Year 12 or 13). Workshops and presentations, with valuable input from Student Ambassadors, help students identify key issues to consider eg choosing a course, finance and budgeting, student life.
Careers fairs and parents’ evenings
Our Student Ambassadors and/or staff can attend to talk about life at university, student finance and budgeting, choosing a course or anything related to taking the step into HE.
The Compact Scheme
The Compact Scheme| aims to encourage participation in higher education for students who may not normally consider going to university, or students who through no fault of their own may not achieve their full potential at further education level.
Something missing?
Please
contact us| if there is something you would like us to support or you would like to put together a tailored programme of activities across the year.