Creating Successful Outreach Projects for Males on Free School Meals

This Go Higher West Yorkshire Uni Connect webinar explored effective strategies for supporting and engaging males on free school meals (FSM) in higher education outreach. Keynote speaker Andy Griffith shared insights on the barriers FSM males face, including social capital deficits, hidden curriculum, and systemic classism, and provided practical solutions for improving engagement and outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding Barriers – Insights into the challenges and systemic disadvantages affecting FSM males.
Engagement Strategies – How to use interactive learning, gamification, and storytelling to boost participation.
Parental Involvement – Approaches for addressing financial concerns and building family support.
Program Development – A deep dive into the GHWY Speak Up, Your Voice Matters initiative, an evidence-based outreach model.
Expert Q&A – Practical takeaways from Andy Griffith and education professionals.
️ Who Should Watch?
- Outreach & Widening Participation Practitioners
- Teachers & School Leaders
- Higher Education Professionals
- Career Advisors & Mentors
- Anyone working with underrepresented students in education
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