Webinar Chapters & Timestamps

1. Introduction & Objectives (00:01 – 01:15)

• Host: Jenny Scannell (Project Manager, Go Higher West Yorkshire)
• Overview of the session’s goals: outreach for males on free school meals (FSM)
• Introduction to key speakers and format

2. Understanding the Outreach Challenge (01:15 – 09:23)

• Background on Go Higher West Yorkshire Uni Connect
• Barriers faced by FSM males in higher education
• Defining key terms: social mobility, working-class identity, intersectionality
• The concept of hidden curriculum and its impact

3. Keynote Speaker: Andy Griffith on Working-Class Underrepresentation (09:23 – 17:54)

• Why are FSM males underrepresented?
• Research findings from The Working Classroom
• The role of social capital and “the glass floor”
• Classism as a deliberate strategy and the importance of social justice

4. Educational Inequality & Systemic Barriers (17:54 – 26:12)

• Data on inequality in professional fields
• Cultural capital & social structures limiting FSM males
• The impact of unpaid internships & social networks
• Meritocracy myth & economic inequality in education

5. Learning Design for Engagement (26:12 – 34:30)

• The Backward Design Model for outreach projects
• Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits (KASH) Framework
• Designing modular outreach programmes
• Importance of launch events & structured experiences

6. Effective Strategies for Engaging FSM Males (34:30 – 42:01)

• Physical engagement activities (e.g., interactive games, competitions)
• The importance of storytelling & role models
• How to spark student interest and build resilience

7. Practical Session Design: The “Floor Plan” Approach (42:01 – 49:14)

• Structuring one-hour workshops effectively
• Best practices for keeping students engaged
• Using props and gamification to enhance learning

8. Working with Parents: Overcoming Barriers (49:14 – 52:42)

• How to build trust with FSM parents
• Addressing fears of student debt & financial barriers
• Strategies for making university seem accessible

9. Q&A & Audience Discussion (52:42 – 1:04:24)

• Best practices for gaining school leadership support
• Addressing concerns about the cost of higher education
• How competition-based activities impact engagement

10. Go Higher West Yorkshire’s Approach: “Speak Up, Your Voice Matters” (1:04:24 – 1:15:03)

• Regional context & data on FSM males in higher education
• Theory of Change Model & evaluation framework
• How the programme targets key challenges and develops skills

11. Programme Design & Learning Materials (1:15:03 – 1:20:00)

• Overview of Speak Up, Your Voice Matters
• Activities for self-reflection, motivation, and skill-building
• Role of campus visits & student ambassadors

12. Closing Thoughts & Next Steps (1:20:00 – End)

• Summary of key takeaways
• Where to access resources & research materials
• Final Q&A session