Events and Opportunities

• Open to: Tier 1 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: Flexible
• Year group: Year 11
• Location: Within School
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4
• IMD Split: 60% /40%

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

Twenty-Twenty Learning specializes in delivering high-impact, results-driven education programmes tailored to your school’s needs. Through a collaborative partnership with you, they aim to provide interventions that significantly improve academic outcomes, foster self-assurance, and inspire each student to unleash their full potential.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: Flexible
• Year groups: Whole year groups, Year 11 – Year 13 and college students
• Location: In your school/college
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 7, 8

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

A series of informative assemblies and workshops for Years 11 to 13 and college students. Assemblies can be delivered in 15-20-minute sessions and workshops in 45-60 minutes, throughout the academic year. We can also deliver talks to parents, advisers, and teachers, please ask for details.

Assemblies: (15-20 minutes):

• Introduction to Aspire Higher Student & Teacher Versions
• Introduction to Traineeships
• Routes into Higher Education, Further Education and Apprenticeships
• Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (HADA)
• Jobs of the Future

Workshops: (45-60 mins)

• Transition to Higher Education
• Personal finance
• Jobs of the Future
• Transition to Higher Education: (with Transition to HE Cards)
• University Fortunes

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: SPARK Schools (Primary)
• Date: ongoing throughout the academic year leading up to a celebration event in the summer
• Year groups: Key Stage 2
• Location: in your school/community

Transport bursary: Available for the celebration event. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply.

Consent: If your school has an ISA please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

The Changemaker Student Award is designed for self-selecting children who would like to make positive change in their school and beyond. Fuelled by the University’s commitment to creating positive social change, the Changemaker Student Award supports children to become socially responsible and innovative. We will also be on hand to support the project that your children decide they would like to pursue, either at your school or by using a virtual platform. It is essential that there is support from of a member of your school staff. The Changemaker Student Award should be achievable during a school year and have a real impact on your school community and the personal development of the children involved.

Download our Changemaker Student Award brochure (PDF 644KB) for more information about the award and how it can support your children.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: Sept to June 2024
• Year groups: KS4 & KS5 drama and performing arts cohorts
• Location: Workshops in school and a drama day at Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4,7

Transport bursary: Available for the drama day on campus. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply.

Consent: If your school has an ISA please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

An opportunity for KS4 & KS5 drama students to work with the University of Northampton (UON) to raise attainment through skill building and knowledge deepening in drama.

By working with the teachers and students, the IDEK Drama in Action program supports schools in developing practical approaches to any text or stimulus being worked on/with. Suitable for all BTEC qualifications as well as the Drama Syllabuses for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, being taught at KS4/5.

The #IDEK Drama in Action programme includes:

• 1-2-1 collaboration with drama staff
• modelling techniques for teaching
• a visit for students to the University of Northampton in June 2024
• direct support with your drama students.

The programme can be delivered as you request – support for a whole day in school or by attending your weekly class sessions to remove the need to get students out of other lessons and book other spaces. Our aim is to offer relevant, practical techniques that will have a positive impact on attainment levels.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: On request
• Year group: Year 11 – 13
• Location: In your school/virtual if required – 45 minutes
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 2, 4, 5

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our parent consent page.

Audi/VWG deliver stimulating and interesting talks on working in the car industry, what it is like to do a ‘Year in Industry’ as part of their degree and the graduate /apprenticeship opportunities available via the VWG Group. Their team of speakers are all currently on a Year in Industry and can talk about what it is like to be a HE student as well as the value of undertaking a Year in Industry programme as part of their qualification.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Dates: Sept 2023 – Jan 2024
• Year groups: Year 12 and 13
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton/In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 4, 7

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

The EPQ allows students to lead their own projects, plan and carry out research on a topic that they have chosen and is not covered by their other qualifications. We offer an EPQ support programme to assist the students in producing their written reports and boosting their confidence in presenting.

Your students will have the responsibility for the choice, design, and decision-making of their individual projects. Through this three-stage programme we will help your students:

• become more critical, reflective, and independent learners
• increase their planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and presentation skills

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: September to December 2023
• Year groups: To whole year groups from Year 11 – Year 13 and college students
• Location: In your school/college
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 7

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

Listen to the perspective of a current university student who can share their journey as being the first person in their family to embark on a higher education path. Gain insight into their decision-making process, the challenges they faced, and their triumphant efforts in overcoming obstacles – from selecting courses to navigating the transition from home to university life, all while pursuing an independent academic pursuit and personal growth as a degree-seeking young adult.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

Discovering Future Possibilities for our Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

Interested in any or all these days? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

Care Leavers HE Days

• Date: TBC
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7, 8
  25 places available.

It’s an undeniable fact that young people who have experienced the care system are statistically less likely to pursue Higher Education by the age of 19 compared to their peers. This year, we are proud to announce the launch of a pilot program aimed at bridging this gap. Our primary objective is to ensure that looked after children are not only informed about the array of opportunities available to them but also to help them realize that pursuing Higher Education is a viable and worthwhile path.

Our program has been carefully crafted to inspire and captivate students through a series of captivating and engaging experiences hosted at the University of Northampton. We are collaborating closely with a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver tailored and pertinent information that ignites the enthusiasm of these young individuals. Our aim is to introduce them to a world of fresh experiences and the exhilaration of learning in fields they may have never before explored.

Year 11 HE Day

• Date: 3 October 2023 & 5 October 2023
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7, 8
  120 places available

Experience a day of limitless possibilities on our vibrant campus including a campus tour, giving your students an insider’s look at our modern facilities and dynamic learning spaces. Engage in an illuminating study skills session, where your students will acquire invaluable techniques to elevate their academic prowess. Discover the routes into HE to ensure a seamless transition to your academic journey. Unleash your students’ potential in a hands-on transferable skills session, where you’ll cultivate essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Join us for an unforgettable on-campus HE day that promises to ignite your student’s passion for learning and set them on a path toward a successful future!

Year 12 HE Day

• Date: 26 January 2024 & 27 June 2024
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7, 8
  120 places available

Step into a day of inspiration and empowerment at our dynamic on-campus event! Engage in enriching academic sessions led by expert educators, where you’ll delve into captivating subjects that fuel your intellectual curiosity. Unlock the art of networking during our interactive session, connecting with others to forge valuable relationships. Navigate the financial landscape with confidence through our student finance and budgeting session. Uncover the secrets to crafting standout personal statements, ensuring your unique story shines through as you embark on your higher education journey. Join us for an immersive experience that merges academic excellence, strategic networking, financial savvy, and impactful self-presentation – a day that promises to shape your student’s path toward success!

Media HE Day

• Date: 14 February 2024, 9.30am – 2.30pm
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7, 8
  120 places available

An exclusive chance to explore Waterside campus and gain valuable insights into media courses and potential career paths. This experience encompasses a guided tour of the state-of-the-art film, TV, and radio facilities available right on campus.

Futures Day

• Date: 10 November 2023
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 5, 7, 8

Futures day has been designed to engage, inform, and inspire young people for choices they will be making this academic year.

We would like to invite you to bring your students to University of Northampton on 10 November. During the day students will have the opportunity to visit the UK University and Apprenticeship search fair as well as taking part in workshops whilst on site. Workshops will include student finance, personal statements, apprenticeships and choosing the right university course.

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary School
• Dates: 1 – 12 July 2024
• Year group: for whole year groups in Year 9 and 12
• Location: In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 7

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our Data consent page.

IDEK Theatre Company are a physical theatre company, based in the Drama Department at the University of Northampton. Founded in 2017, they strive to be relatable to each of their audience members. Their work is a culmination of real-life stories and lived experiences told in the backdrop of real-world, high-energy shows designed to be both thought provoking and relevant to students in schools at crucial stages in their education.

I Don’t Even Know (about Tomorrow) is a 45-minute-high energy physical theatre show created for students in years 9 to 12 who are at key points in their education journey, making choices at key stage 4 and post 16. The story follows six nameless characters as they navigate the process of narrowing down their options and making their choices. IDEK theatre company have collaborated with schools in Northamptonshire to re-work the show to reflect student perspective in order to make sure the messages in the play are relevant and impactful.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk  

• Open to: SPARK Schools (primary)
• Dates: 23 January 2024, 25 January 2024, 26 June 2024
• Year groups: Year 6
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton

Transport bursary: Available for all dates. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply.

Consent: If your school has an ISA please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

Our Ignite Your Future days have been designed to give year 6 pupils a taste of university life as well as the vast interesting array of subjects they could study if they choose to apply to a university in the future.

Your visit to the University will include a tour of our campus with current university students (Student Ambassadors), a chance to participate in university subject workshops and a chance to work with university students to find out what it is like to study at university and dispel the myths surrounding who can go to university.

There will the opportunity to take part in real subject-based workshops and find out about the links they have to careers and jobs.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Primary schools
• Date: Flexible
• Year groups: Mixed
• Duration: 60 – 90 minutes

Share a Story: We love a good story, especially when someone else is reading it! Bring a group of your students to UON. We’ll provide a selection of books from our School Experience Collection in the library, and they can choose a book and we will provide an adult (staff and students) to read to.

• Maximum number of students: 20

Telling Tales: Do your students like writing stories or poems? Would they like to read them aloud to an audience of staff and students at a ‘Telling Tales’ event held at our Waterside Campus? We’d love to hear them and rounds of applause are guaranteed!

• Maximum number of students reading per event: 8

To book please contact: jenny.townend@northampton.ac.uk

Don’t forget:

• Learning Resources for Education (Northamptonshire’s Schools Library Service) provides support and resources to school libraries
• North Northamptonshire Council covers Corby, East Northants, Kettering and Wellingborough
• West Northamptonshire Council covers Daventry, Northampton and South Northants

Sharing data consent: If your school has an ISA (Information Sharing Agreement) with us, please can you send us a register of names. Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

Transport bursary: Available for your visit to the University of Northampton. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply for a travel bursary.

• Open to: SPARK Schools (primary), 8 pupils per school
• Dates: Monday 20 November – Debating skills training day and Wednesday 24 January – Competition Day
• Year groups: Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6
• Location: University of Northampton

Consent: If your school has an ISA with us, please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk.

Develop oracy, confidence and critical thinking through debate training with Noisy Classrooms.  Each school will participate in a debating training day at UON to develop their skills to take part in a Northamptonshire Primary Schools competition on 24th January 2024.

Students debate in two rounds and receive expert judging and feedback. The top eight teams from across the country will get the opportunity to compete in the National competition – the Cicero Cup – taking place in London summer 2024.

Teachers will receive CPD and a handbook to support with debating back in school.

Noisy Classroom has a long lasting relationship with the University of Northampton and are the UK’s leading experts in critical oracy for schools.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: flexible with the school, October onwards
• Location: mixed – in your school and at the University of Northampton
• Year groups: Year 11 – 13
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 3,4,7

Transport bursary: Available for your visit to the University of Northampton. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply.

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our data consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

After a highly successful pilot, the Events Management team at UON continue to run Project Party; training and supporting school groups organising events in schools – such as the end of year Prom, giving them real and practical advice and experiences of events management.

Project Party:

• will support students in planning and delivering their celebration and fundraising event(s) effectively
• will introduce the subject area of Events Management and demonstrate the value of studying the subject
• will give an insight to the potential career paths within the events sector
• To offer positive role models with Events Management academics and students mentoring school students

Students will participate in a half-day workshop in November delivered at the University of Northampton alongside the ‘Creative Industries Expo’ careers event; introducing core events management practice and how students can use it in organising their events.  Online support is available throughout the project for students and school staff, to ask questions, bounce ideas, or explore other areas of the subject as needed to support the delivery of their events. Each participating school will be matched with 1-2 UON students who will act as buddies to support the school events team throughout the year.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 1 Partner Secondary Schools
• Dates: Flexible
• Year groups: Year 10 – Year 11
• Location: In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks:  3, 5
• IMD Split: 60%/40%

Up to 150 students per session

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

The Resilient Me! study skills and goal-setting workshop is targeted at KS4 students. The programme includes 2 non-consecutive days in school with online learning consolidation in between and after the 2 days. Each day will consist of 2 x 2-hour sessions. Sessions can be offered to single-year groups or mixed groups across years 10 and 11. On each day group sizes are flexible, for example, you could opt to have one large group (150 students) and a small group (50 students) if preferred. Small groups may be an option for anxious or underperforming/disengaged students.

Please note the minimum requirement of 200 and a maximum 300 students per day

The same students should attend Day 1 and Day 2.

After Day 1 online access will be given to students to review their learning and consolidate the tips and techniques learnt during the workshop.

After Day 2 online access will be given to students to review their learning and consolidate the tips and techniques learnt during the workshop.

Schools will be issued with codes for 200 students, which will be time limited, to allow students to consolidate their learning at home or as part of tutorial or PSHE lessons.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Year Group: all pupils in Year 11 – Year 13 and Level 1 – 3
• Date: On request
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4, 7, 8

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

Interested in any or all these opportunities? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

Hide to High Street:  Leather

Location: University of Northampton at the Leather Institute Tannery

Groups up to 30

Leather as a sustainable material – Experience a 2-hour session in the University of Northampton’s Institute of Creative Leather Technology seeing the tannery and laboratory facilities that make up this unique institute.  A session for a maximum of 30 students will see an introduction to the world of leather, a tour of the tannery and practical hands-on tasks that aim to give the student a snapshot of the world of leather.  This ‘hide to high street’ experience is a unique offering from Aspire Higher and the University of Northampton and aims to showcase the processes that go into creating leather and everyday leather items from a raw hide.  Aspire Higher can fund transport.

Health and Social Care

Location: In your school

An interactive session run by academics from H&SC (Health and Social Care) team at UON. Includes an activity, information about further study and career opportunities (approx. an hour)

Criminology

Location: In your school

Senior Lecturers in Criminology at UON and their team talk to students about studying Criminology after A levels and potential future employment routes.

Other Subjects

Location: In your school

Accounting, Business, Creative Leather, Economics, English, Events & Hospitality, Finance, Politics & International Relations, History, Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, Law, Marketing, Music, Photography, Public Health and Sociology.

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: On request

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

Interested in any or all of these opportunities? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

Dale Willis – My Great First Job (Y11 to 13 and college students)

• Location: In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 4, 7 (approx. 1 hour)

Dale Willis, who has previously worked with the Uni Connect project, is a local motivational speaker and specialist in advising young people on kick-starting their Higher Education and career journeys by understanding their options and how to present themselves in the best possible light. Dale can cover the following topics:

• Personal Branding – How to Make Universities and Employers Really Love You
• 10 Ways to Find a Great Degree Apprenticeship Without Leaving Your Room
• How to Write Your Great First C.V.
• How to Absolutely SMASH Your Interview!
• Degree Apprenticeships – What Are They All About?
• How to Win at Assessment Days

Dale Willis – Higher Degree Apprenticeships (Year 13)

• Dates: September – January
• Location: In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 4, 7
• IMD Split: 60%/40%

In partnership with the Career’s Hub, we’ve created this unique opportunity for students who haven’t yet determined their future paths or have concluded that university may not be the right choice for them. After a comprehensive assembly, Dale Willis will engage with a select group of students, typically numbering between 8 to 12, to provide them with the tools and guidance they need to chart their next steps.

Sessions will be:

• Workshop 1: Higher and Degree Apprenticeships presentation (45 minutes delivered to entire school year)
• Workshop 2: How To Write a Great First CV (45 minutes delivered to project cohort)
• Workshop 3: Personal Branding (45 minutes delivered to project cohort)
• Workshop 4: Tetramap Profiling – Understand your Strengths/Value (60 minutes delivered to project cohort)
• Workshop 5: Application Workshop (60 minutes delivered to project cohort)

*To participate in this programme schools must fulfil a set criteria. Please ask your Aspire Higher coordinator for further information.

David Hyner – Stretch Development – (Y11 to 13 and college students)

• Dates: 20 – 24 November 2023
• Location: In your school – up to 90 minutes
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

David is a unique motivational speaker and facilitator on goal setting and purpose. David has previously worked with Aspire Higher and has engaged and inspired students across Northamptonshire. Topics covered can include:

• Motivation and Raising Aspirations
• Goal Setting and Raising Attainment
• Memory and Study Skills (that are fun, yes fun)
• Interview and Body Language Skills
• Stress Prevention

• Open to: All Northamptonshire Primary and Secondary schools
• Date: 12 June 2024
• Year groups: Year 6 – 13
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton

Consent: If your school has an ISA with us please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

Following on from the success of STEAM Northants in summer 2023, we are delighted to be hosting this event again on 12 June 2024.

Join us for presentations, workshops, shows and hands-on activities that will inform, inspire, excite and encourage young people to explore the amazing world of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM).

Meet University experts, explore science with real scientists and discover what studying at university is like through discussions with our own students. Employers will provide information about careers, work experience, apprenticeships, and degrees in their area of industry and host live Q&A sessions.

Is there a transport bursary this year?

A bursary of £350 is available towards the transport costs for all Northamptonshire schools attending this event. This is available for a limited time. See our transport policy for more information.

• Open to: SPARK Schools (primary)
• Date: March 2024
• Year groups: Year 5 and Year 6
• Location: In your school

Consent: If your school has an ISA with us, please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

STEM4Me is a programme where University of Northampton students create and run STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) related workshops to Year 5 and Year 6 students in schools.  The programme will run alongside British Science Week, 8 – 17 March.  The topic this year is ‘Time’.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 1 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date and time: Saturdays during October – May during term time only, 10am-1pm
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 5, 6, 7
• IMD Split: 100%

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

The Art and Design Saturday Club enables students to experience creative subjects with University academics and selected guest lecturers from industry Students will spend approximately 3-4 sessions on each subject (including Fine Art and Colour, Photography and Fashion and Styling amongst others) and will create a piece of work from each. They will also take part in a National Saturday Club programme and will be exhibiting the work produced at the end of the academic year at Somerset House in London which students in the Saturday Club will be invited to attend.

Teachers do not need to attend Saturday workshops or the London trip. 25 places available. Transport can be provided, email us to find out more.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 1 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date and time: Saturdays during October – May during term time only, 10am-1pm
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 3, 4, 7
• IMD Split: 100%

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

This informal and creative environment of the Writing & Talking Saturday Club will cover creative writing skills, including poetry and screenwriting. Then students will apply their writing skills to a range of media, including producing a piece of film, and recording their radio drama script.

Club members also take part in national events including Masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition – all for free!

Teachers do not need to attend the Saturday workshops or the London trip. 25 places available. Transport can be provided, email us to find out more.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

Podiatry Traineeship

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: Monday 13 November onwards, 4.30 – 6.15pm
• Year groups: Year 12 – 13 and Level 3
• Location: University of Northampton Podiatry Clinic
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 4, 7, 8

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

Considering a career in biological science or health care? The University of Northampton’s Podiatry Clinic is opening its doors to welcome students with a real passion for science. There is an opportunity for students to receive this project virtually. This fantastic 4 week opportunity will enable students to learn about Podiatry, a unique field in health care, as well as give them an experience into the workings of an active practice. Any student interested in a future health care career would benefit from this opportunity, as it gives them a chance to see a different perspective on health care and see how interlinked health care is. Sessions focus on a variety of subjects including Vascular/Neurological Pathology and Anatomy, Dermatology and Orthotics. Previous students who have taken part in this activity have stated that they are now “seriously considering Podiatry as a career path.” Students would be expected to commit to go every week for approximately 2 hours after school to experience the best outcomes. 25 places available. Transport can be provided, email us to find out more.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

NLive Radio Traineeship: Radio Experience

• Open to: Tier 2 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date and time: From 10 Jan – 7 Feb, after school 4 – 6pm
• Year group: Year 12 – 13 and Level 3
• Location: NLive Radio Station in Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

Tailored for students contemplating a media-oriented profession, the Radio Traineeship provides a hands-on opportunity to delve into the workings of an actual radio station, igniting their interest in pursuing a media career. Over the course of six weeks, students will delve into the inner workings of a radio show, actively engaging in show production, journalistic activities, and even presenting. Students will increase their confidence and communication skills alongside gaining valuable technical skills and understanding of different careers in radio.

A weekly two-hour commitment after school ensures optimal outcomes, with 16 available spaces and transport available. The traineeship culminates in an enlightening subject taster day on February 14 at Waterside campus, featuring visits to TV and radio facilities. Transport can be provided, email us to find out more.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: SPARK Schools (primary)
• Date: Flexible
• Year groups: Key Stage 2 Assembly and Year 6 Workshop
• Location: In your School

Consent: If your school has an ISA with us, please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Don’t have an ISA? See our parent consent page. Unsure? Email us at schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

It is important to support pupils when thinking about the decisions they need to make as they move from Primary into Secondary school which will help make their hopes and ambitions for the future as real as possible.

The Your Future Your Choice Assembly and Workshop has been designed to help pupils in Key Stage 2 explore the options available to them in the future.

The workshop/assembly will allow your pupils to:

• Explore opportunities that they have available to them
• Bust myths surrounding university
• Explore a vast range of subjects that can be studied at university
• Talk to our current university students (Student Ambassadors)

We highly recommend that your year 6s participate in a Your Future Your Choice workshop before they attend an event at Waterside Campus, whether that be for a Higher Education Primary Day or for STEAM Northants. This will allow them to get the most out of their visit.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 1 Partner Secondary Schools
• Date: Flexible
• Location: In your School
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 4
• IMD Split: 60% /40%

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

After a successful pilot during the last academic year, Aspire Higher is thrilled to expand this opportunity to additional schools. This targeted program is designed for Year 7/8 students with a reading age below 10 years old. The flexibility of the program allows it to seamlessly integrate into your school’s timetable and any existing initiatives you may already have in place eg accelerated reader.

Under this program, up to 25 students will receive one-on-one reading support with the ultimate goal of accelerating their reading age. We are excited to extend this valuable support to more schools, empowering students to enhance their reading abilities and achieve greater academic success.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Secondary Schools
• Dates: January – May 2024
• Year group: Year 9
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton/In your school
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 4, 7
• For: 30 year 9 students per school
• IMD Split: 60%/40%

Transport bursary: Available for your visit to the University of Northampton. See our Visiting for Schools Engagement Activities page for details on how to apply.

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

A fantastic opportunity for students with the potential to enter higher education to learn from postgraduate students (UNI Club Tutor) at the University of Northampton. The UNI Club offers 30 students an opportunity to work at a higher level by working on a subject module. After an introductory visit to the University of Northampton, teaching is delivered over 6 weeks in school where students will learn about their tutor’s own research covering a wide range of topics. Previous cohorts have studied many subjects on offer in higher education, including: Fine Arts, Project Management (Business) Environmental Sustainability and History. Students will benefit from studying a subject at a more advanced level and get a taster of the skills required to study at university, including developing research and academic skills.

At the end of the module, students will demonstrate their knowledge and study skills by completing a 1,000-word assignment, which will be marked, and feedback will be given. Each student will be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade and receive a certificate of participation.

Interested? Email schoolsengagement@northampton.ac.uk

• Open to: Tier 2 Secondary Schools
• Date: July 2024
• Year group: Year 12 – 13 and Level 3
• Location: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
• Gatsby Benchmarks: 7

Consent: All of our Partner Secondary Schools have an ISA with us. Please can you fill out the data collection form (Excel, 18KB). Need more information? See our data consent page.

Students will immerse themselves in the university lifestyle, participating in a range of activities crafted to prompt deeper contemplation about their academic decisions, fostering self-assurance and self-reliance. This event presents an opportunity for students to stay overnight at Waterside Campus within the Halls of Residence, offering a genuine taste of university life. To ensure a seamless experience, please note students are required to be accompanied by a teacher, who will also join in the overnight stay. Transport can be provided, email us to find out more.

Interested? Email aspirehigher@northampton.ac.uk