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Exciting developments for careers advice and guidance aimed to address regional inequalities in West Yorkshire
We consider the opportunities and challenges faced by underrepresented learners in HE in relation to careers provision in the region and how the West Yorkshire All-Age Careers Blueprint may address them.
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Department of Education updates on post-16 qualifications reform at Post-16 Network meeting
We provide an overview of the Department of Education's recent updates on post-16 qualifications reform at our Post-16 Network meeting
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Is it time to prioritise cognition and communication in the classroom?
Natalie Aldridge and Sophie Elizabeth Smith discuss the findings from Go Higher West Yorkshire’s latest ‘Think and Go Higher’ impact...
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Uni Connect: A success story for collaborative HE outreach
GHWY UC's Senior Project Manager reflects on six-months into the role and the success of the outreach programme.
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Cockburn John Charles students become Crime Scene Investigators
Students from Cockburn John Charles attended a practical crime scene investigation day that was organised by GHWY Uni Connect.
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Go Higher Presents podcasting event
We recently held a two-part podcasting event to inspire and empower young learners from Black African and Mirpuri Pakistani backgrounds.
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Breaking down barriers for disabled students
A tailored programme of activity helped a group of SEND students from The Ruth Gorse Academy to break down barriers to access Higher Education.
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Cooking with confidence
A cooking masterclass helped a group of students to gain confidence in their independence, improve their communication, and teamwork skills.
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Programme boosts skills of males on Free School Meals
We delivered a three-part programme to male learners on Free School Meals that encouraged them to focus on their skills.
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Podcast aimed at supporting disabled students highlighted at NEON conference
A presentation about a pioneering podcast that we co-produced to support disabled students was given at this year’s NEON conference.
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Unleashing musical talent: You Bring the Band
A series of music workshops were hosted at Appleton Academy that delved into the captivating world of music production and performance.
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Podcasting workshop highlighted at Equity Conference
An innovative podcasting workshop that we ran for Black African students was the subject of a presentation at this year’s ‘Equity in Education and Society’ annual conference.
