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WINdow on HE: Secondary schools and colleges

We visit schools and colleges to give aspiration raising workshops and organise visits to the University of Winchester.  Every event is designed to provide information that generates enthusiasm and understanding of post 16 options. 

Visits to Schools and Colleges

We work with students in Year 7, 9 and Year 11 offering interactive workshops.  Each workshop follows a different topic, providing a thorough understanding of all the issues surrounding higher education.  We often bring student ambassadors to facilitate workshops and provide examples of their experiences of the higher education system and their aspirations after graduation. 

Examples of Off Campus workshops:

Star Student Game (Year 7)

Star Student Game is an interactive game which helps students build a positive attitude towards higher education from a young age. In teams, students compete on a giant size playing board to become a 'Star Student' answering questions about education, social life and finance along the way. Star Student Game has proved to be a great hit with the schools and we expect many more students to take part this year.

The Interview Sketch (Year 11)

An interactive workshop highlighting the importance of good interview techniques and what constitutes a good CV. The session begins with an amusing sketch highlighting the difference between a good and a bad interview followed by a discussion about how good interview skills can help when applying to further and higher education, and when applying for work placements. This session can also be useful to Year 10 students who are applying for work experience placements.

Revision Workshop (Year 11)

A specialised workshop for students in year 10 or 11 who are revising for GCSE exams. The session introduces students to a variety of revision techniques including using memory games and activities to get the school students motivated to revise. Student Ambassadors share their revision techniques. The session highlights the importance of achieving good GCSE results and the importance of revision.

• Please Click here for the Year 7 lesson plan
• Please Click here for the Year 9 lesson plan
• Please Click here for the Year 11 lesson plan

Visits to The University of Winchester

The Widening Participation team hosts 1 day non-residential visits for students in Year 8 and Year 10.  Taster days provide an excellent opportunity for targeted learners to experience life on a university campus first hand, meet current undergraduates and sample different subjects offered at Higher Education.

Dates for visits in 2011-12

• Year 8:  Wednesday 25th April and Tuesday 1st May
• Year 10: Thursday 19th April and Tuesday 29th May

For further information, please contact Rachel Smith, Widening Participation Co-ordinator. Rachel.Smith@winchester.ac.uk