SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENTS KEY STAGE 3 AND 4
Working with you to support your students The University of Exeter Outreach team are pleased to offer a variety of presentations which support existing interventions in schools and colleges. Our presentations are designed to ensure that your students are able to make informed decisions about their future educational pathways. We want to make sure that your students are aware of the variety of options available to them and are equipped with the knowledge required to make the next steps.
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Our presentations are normally delivered by members of staff, supported by a team of Student Ambassadors. Alongside our presentations, we regularly attend school/college information fairs across the UK. Please do get in touch with us to enquire about our participation at your events –
exeter.ac.uk/teachers
In School/College Presentations Our sessions are suitable for virtual or face to face delivery and can be tailored to classroom and assembly settings. They typically last 30-45 minutes, but can be adapted to suit you. Year group
Activity
Description
Gatsby Benchmks*
7-9
Discover Higher Education (KS3)
This session will provide a general overview of Higher Education and explore the opportunities available.
7-9
Student Life
This session will give students an insight into the daily life of a student.
8-9
GCSE Choices
This session will introduce students to their options post Key Stage 3. It will review the different pathways available and help students recognise skills they could develop.
3, 7
10-11
Discover Higher Education (KS4)
This session will provide a general overview of Higher Education and explore the opportunities available. It will have a particular focus on dispelling the common myths students worry about.
3, 7
10-11
Study Skills
This session aims at equipping students with an insight into time management and critical thinking skills to manage their independent study effectively.
3, 7
Choosing your post-16 options
This session encourages students to reflect on how to choose a course and introduces them to the varying types of courses available across institutions.
3, 7
11
3, 7 7
Assembly Package These sessions have been pre-recorded to be shown at a convenient time for your school, either during tutor time or assemblies. They typically last 12 minutes. Year group
Activity
Description
Gatsby Benchmks*
7-9
Discover Higher Education
This video will provide a general overview of Higher Education and explore the opportunities available.
3
7-9
Study Skills: Revision
This video provides useful techniques to help students revise and gets them to start thinking about their learning style.
3
9-11
What is the Russell This video focuses students on the benefits of attending a Russell Group Group? University and how the student experience may differ. It will lightly explore what Russell Group universities are looking for in a student.
3
10-11
Post-16 options
This video will provide a general overview of post-16 options. It will have a particular focus on Higher Education and explore the opportunities available.
3
10-11
Study Skills
This video aims at equipping students with methods to increase their wellbeing and resilience whilst boosting their skills to manage their independent study effectively.
3
10-11
Choosing your A-Levels
This video encourages students to reflect on how to choose their A-Levels and introduces them to the varying types of courses available across institutions.
3
*Gatsby benchmarks: 3. Addressing the needs of individual pupils. 7. Encounters with further and higher education.
Subject Presentations These sessions have been pre-recorded to be shown at a convenient time for your school, either during tutor time or assemblies. They typically last 12 minutes. Year group
Activity
Description
Gatsby Benchmks*
7
A Day in the Life of a Film Studies Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Film Studies student.
3
8
A Day in the Life of a Physics Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Physics student.
3
9
A Day in the Life of a Medicine and Health Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Medicine and Health student.
3
10
A Day in the Life of a Law Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Law student.
3
11
A Day in the Life of a Business and Management Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Management and Marketing student.
3
7-11
A Day in the Life of a Geography Student
This video will give students an insight into the daily life of a Geography student.
3
Description
Gatsby Benchmks*
On Campus Year group 9-11
Activity On Campus Visits
Subject to availability, we are able to host school visits on to campus. These visits aim to introduce students to the concept of a campus university and provide meaningful insights into life as a student.
7
For Teachers/Advisers Audience Teachers/ Advisers
Activity Higher Education Advisers Days
Description Hosted on our campuses at the University of Exeter, these days aim to provide teachers/advisers with relevant information about issues surrounding the HE sector and how best to support your students.
Please get in touch to find out more and book in sessions:
exeter.ac.uk/teachers/about
Gatsby Benchmks*
Activity Timeline KS3 (Yr 7-9) Suggested Activity Month
Year group
Session
September
7-9
Discover Higher Education (KS3)
January
8-9
GCSE Choices
May
7-9
Student Life
KS4 (Yr 10-11) Suggested Activity Year group
October
10-11
February
11
May
10-11
Session Discover Higher Education (KS4) Post-16 Options Study Skills
Our website includes a range of resources and activities which can support your students. Visit: exeter.ac.uk/teachers Our online Discover University platform provides information, advice and guidance for prospective students, parents/guardians, teachers and advisers about studying at university. For more information, please visit:
exeter.ac.uk/discoveruniversity @DiscoverUniExe
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