We understand it can be difficult to support your child with next steps after sixth form or college. There are just so many different options to choose from and all you want to do is ensure your child makes the right decision for themselves.
Deciding what to do for the best can be the scariest part for young people and often this results in them picking the first thing they see, hesitating for so long they miss an opportunity, or just choosing to do the same thing as their friends.
Look through the wide range of resources we have on key topics like universities, careers, money and more.
Working with theidol.com, Learners had the opportunity to visit a Cumbria-based tech company, meeting industry professionals and discovery their education and career journeys. Learners also took part in a 'Hackathon' challenge, working in project teams to develop a new App. Download the pack to find out more.
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We know that all of the lingo and abbreviations in education can be confusing, so we have spent time collecting all of the key terms and put this resource together to help you navigate the websites, applications and course materials. Click to download our Higher Education Jargon Buster poster.
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When moving into a new home, whether this is university halls or a private flat, it is likely that you will need at least some of the following items. For this task, you are given a budget of £95, and will need to decide what your prioritises are when buying new items and necessities. Here is a list of items for each room, once you have decided, fill in the house in the centre.
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For this debate, please split your group into two. One side will argue pro-university and one side will argue pro-higher apprenticeship. Use the prompts on this worksheet, as well as your own knowledge to construct an argument for one of these equally viable options.
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This trip gave Learners the opportunity to experience astrophysics being applied in the real world, whilst exploring career pathways in the field. The visit included A Level curriculum designed workshops, learning about the application of real world data. Download the pack to find out more.
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The Motorsport industry is a niche area of engineering. This trip provided Learners with the opportunity to explore the different roles on offer, training and education routes and meet with industry professionals to hear about their journeys. Download the pack to find out more.
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This trip attracted Learners with an interest in sports and exploring the variety of career opportunities within the industry. visiting Manchester, Learners explored UCFB, which offers unique degree courses in Football and the sports industry, as well as activities at the National Cycling Centre. Download the pack for more details.
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This trip offered Learners the opportunity to experience city life, touring the famous landmarks and navigate independently around the city centre, with the support of the Hello Future team. Learner's were also set challenges to throughout the day, such as a photo quiz. Download the pack to find out more.
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The purpose of this trip was to enable year 12 and year 13 learners with a keen interest in photography to enhance their presentation, communication, and confidence skills. This experience allowed learners to see the various opportunities in media arts higher education in Cumbria. Download the organisers pack to find out more.
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This trip visited a globally leading engineering facility, specialising in advanced manufacturing and Motorsport. Learners were able to gain insight into the industry and took part in engine and transmission focused workshops, lead by industry professionals. Download the pack to find out more.
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