This document outlines how the North East Regional Progression Framework works within the NERUPI Framework learning objectives for pre-application outreach to ensure that all activities can support learners to make a truly informed decision based upon the full range of learning objectives.
Higher Education Our annual review outlines what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. In a challenging year for the education sector the North East Uni Connect Programme continued to support informed decision making across the region.
Policy Whether you are an offer holder, applicant or interested in studying at Newcastle University in future, these links will provide some useful FAQs to help answer your queries and concerns.
Applications The PARTNERS Programme has been running since the year 2000 and is one of the most well-established supported entry routes to Higher Education of its kind. Through the PARTNERS Programme, students could: receive a lower conditional offer to Newcastle University; attend the PARTNERS Academic Summer School; develop skills necessary to be a successful student; meet other students; receive support through the application process, on results day, and after entering the University.
Access Scheme | Applications | Contextual Offers | Higher Education | Residential Do you have any students who are Post-16 and a Young Carer or Care Leaver? Get them to join the NERAP team to prepare for their next steps and find out what’s available to them locally!
Subject Specific The North East Regional Progression Framework has been developed to support practitioners in designing a programme of interventions to help learners and key stakeholders to understand more about higher education in all its forms and how to successfully achieve their progression goals.
Higher Education Find out about the Northern School of Art’s Careers Programme that learners can benefit from. Students can find a guide to creative careers, and there’s a guide for teachers and advisers on creative subjects.
Careers Do you have any students who are Post-16 and a Young Carer or Care Leaver? Get them to join the NERAP team to prepare for their next steps and find out what’s available to them locally!
Higher Education | Outreach Do you like questioning the world we live in and taking time to understand different view points? Oxplore allows you to do just that!
Study Skills Oxplore Teach is a new, free online platform for UK state schools developed by the University of Oxford. Complementing the existing Oxplore platform for students, there are ready-to-use activities and bitesize accredited CPD modules to support teachers in increasing their learners’ attainment, academic confidence, and critical thinking skills.
CPD | Study Skills | Subject Specific The FutureMe Parent and Carer Guide is a comprehensive resource aimed at informing parents and carers about higher education, and how they can support the aspirations and progression of their young people.
FutureMe | Higher Education The Careers and Enterprise Company have a series of resources and free CPD modules aimed at Careers Leaders, which focus on parent and carer engagement in careers education, including practical activities for parents and families.
Careers | Decisions Developed in collaboration with HELOA and supported by Careers England, The CDI, and Action on Access, the comprehensive Parents Guide to University 2023 by UniTasterDays is here. They understand the crucial role parents and guardians play as influencers, which is why this guide specifically caters to you. Backed by the expertise of over 40 university professionals, this invaluable resource is a must-have.
Higher Education Causeway Education have a number of guides to writing a great personal statement specific to your subject of interest.
Applications Causeway Education have 5 top tips to write a competitive personal statement.
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