Vocational Pathways to HE -Thursday 1 April 2004

Schools, Schools, Colleges and Colleges and

HEi HEi CollaborationCollaborationJackie Powell – Chesterfield CollegeJackie Powell – Chesterfield College

Alex Sobiesinski – Ecclesfield SchoolAlex Sobiesinski – Ecclesfield School

Jacqui Ashmore – Sheffield Hallam Jacqui Ashmore – Sheffield Hallam UniversityUniversity

Vocational Pathways to HE -Thursday 1 April 2004

'HE Entitlement' 'HE Entitlement' DevelopmentDevelopment

• Collaborative (Aimhigher) development of a framework which provides impartial (annual) interaction with HE for 11-19 WP cohort

• Specifically: ensuring awareness of opportunities promoted, clear pathways demonstrated

• accurate information and support for all key influencers

• range of interactive, stimulating activities/interactions for all students

Existing Collaborative ActivityExisting Collaborative Activity

Institution Activity When Year?

Ecclesfield School

Evening Out at SHU'Evening Out' – EcclesfieldWebweaver ProjectChoices and VoicesY11 Opportunities 16+

Autumn semester

Y9 Y10

Y10Y11

Chesterfield College

HE Information EveningVisits to HEHE Choices Day (at HEi)Summer School participation

Feb/March

AprilJuly

Y12/13

Sheffield Hallam University

Evenings Out/Visit ProgrammeGraduation Project (AH)/PathwaysVocational Summer School

Throughout year" "July

Y9-11Any

Y12

Vocational Pathways to HE -Thursday 1 April 2004

Workshop FocusWorkshop FocusDevelopment of HE Entitlement

Some issues to consider:- numbers/capacity/identifying true WP cohort?- variety (activity and HEi)- sustainability (staff development?)- links to other initiatives/projects (work experience,

vocational curriculum, alignment with Tomlinson, IAG project)

Produce A realistic and deliverable activity matrix for year groups 7-13 with a vocational focus