Activities for students

All of our sessions are designed to increase awareness of Higher Education and raise aspirations. The following table outlines the sessions we offer, the Gatsby benchmarks met and who they are suitable for. Discover more about what is included in each session by clicking on each one.

We want to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of each school and college we work with, so have devised variations of our sessions with different lengths and levels of interactivity.

Book a Session

If you would like to book any of the sessions below, contact us on 01484 472282 or schools.liaison@hud.ac.uk

Short Presentation	20 mins	Our short talks are great for an assembly or as part of a longer day.
Interactive Presentation	45 mins	Our presentations have an interactive element throughout that students can get more involved with.
Workshop	60 mins	Some of our sessions are suitable to be extended to include a hands on activity. *Indicated throughout with a W.*
Unique Activity	-	Some activities are unique and therefore structured accordingly. *Indicated throughout with a U.*

Higher Education Preparation	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
Introduction to Higher Education W	Y9 - 12	1, 7
Planning your Career - The HE Route	Y12 - 13	1, 4, 5, 7
The University of Huddersfield	Y12 - 13	1, 7
Making the most of Y12	Y12	1, 7
Degree Apprenticeships	Y10 - 13	2, 7
Preparing for University	Y12 - 13	1, 7

Skills Development	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
Presentation Skills	Y12 - 13	1, 7
Interview Skills W	Y12 - 13	1, 7
Study and Revision Skills	Y11 - 13	1, 7
Perfecting your CV W	Y12 - 13	1, 7
EPQ Preparation	Y11 - 13	7
Mock Interviews U	Y11 - 13	1, 7

UCAS	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
UCAS Explained	Y12 - 13	1, 7
UCAS Applications and Personal Statements W	Y12 - 13	1, 7
UCAS Extra and Clearing	Y12 - 13	1, 7

Student Fees and Finance	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
Student Fees and Finance W	Y12 - 13	1, 7

Student Life	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
Student Life W	Y12 - 13	7
Student Ambassador Panel U	Y12 - 13	7

Visits To Campus	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
HE Experience Days U	Y10 - 13	1, 7
Talk and tour U	Y10 - 13	1, 7

Subject Specific Activities	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
The Discover Programme U	Y12	1, 4, 7
Taster Days U	Y12 - 13	1, 4, 7

Specialist Programmes and Events	Suitability	Gatsby Benchmarks Contributed to
Careers, HE Fairs and options events U	Y9 - 13 / Parents
An introduction to Headstart Huddersfield	Y12 - 13	7

Gatsby Benchmarks

Our Higher Education preparation sessions also fit within the requirements to meet many of the Gatsby Benchmarks. The Gatsby Benchmarks that are most closely aligned with our activities are:

Gatsby Benchmark 1: A stable careers programme (GB1)

Every school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by pupils, parents, teachers and employers.

Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information (GB2)

Every pupil, and their parent, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities.

Gatsby Benchmark 3: Addressing the needs of each pupil (GB3)

Opportunities for advice and support to be tailored to the needs of each pupil.

Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers (GB4)

All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.

Gatsby Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees (GB5)

Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.

Gatsby Benchmark 7: Encounters with FE and HE (GB7)

All pupils should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.

An introduction to Higher Education

Category	Higher Education Preparation
Gatsby Benchmarks	1, 7
Target audience	Years 9 - 12

Covering all areas relevant to those considering higher education, students will be able to gain an understanding of how to make appropriate choices and apply them effectively.

Benefits of choosing Higher Education
How to research courses and institutions
A brief introduction to UCAS Applications and Student Fees and Finance

Category	The UCAS Process
Gatsby Benchmarks	1, 7
Target audience	Years 12 - 13

Type of Activity	WP Scheme with UCAS points
Location	Independent Study
Number of Participants	Individual study
Duration	Attend an open day or taster day, and write a 500 word assignment
Target Audience	Post-16 students (check eligibility online)

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Book a Session

Higher Education Preparation

Skills Development

UCAS

Student Fees and Finance

Student Life

Visits To Campus

Subject Specific Activities

Specialist Programmes and Events

Gatsby Benchmarks

An introduction to Higher Education

Planning your career the HE route

University of Huddersfield

Making the most of Y12

Degree apprenticeship

Preparing for University

Presentation skills

Interview Skills

Study and Revision Skills

Perfecting your CV

EPQ Preparation

Mock Interviews

UCAS Explained

UCAS Applications and Personal Statements

UCAS Extra and Clearing

Student Fees and Finance

Student Life

Student Ambassador Panel

Higher Education Experience Days

Talk and Tour

The Discover Programme

Taster days

Careers, HE Fairs and Options Evenings

An Introduction to Headstart Huddersfield

Headstart