00:00 – Welcome & Overview
Introductions from the team, purpose of the session, and outline of both today’s briefings.
01:50 – About Go Higher West Yorkshire & Uni Connect
An introduction to GHWY, its member institutions, and how Uni Connect operates across West Yorkshire.
04:20 – Aims of the Uni Connect Programme
Exploring the national purpose of Uni Connect: reducing HE participation gaps, supporting informed choices, and collaborative delivery with schools and colleges.
06:25 – Delivering the Programme Locally
How GHWY delivers Uni Connect: outreach officers, targeted schools, key activities (including Think & Go Higher), and partnership working.
09:00 – Development of the Think & Go Higher Programme
The origin and design of the programme, strategic research, pilot phase, and school collaboration.
11:00 – Reflections and Impact on Staff
Reflections on staff satisfaction, long-term learner engagement, and institutional alignment.
12:20 – Evaluation Overview & Policy Context
Natalie introduces the national policy drivers, programme aims, and the rationale behind using cognitive and communication skills as proxies for attainment.
14:30 – What the Programme Involves
Structure of delivery (six sessions + campus visit), year groups, learner eligibility, and metacognitive focus.
18:30 – Evaluation Design & Methodology
Sophie explains data collection: pre/post surveys, focus groups, case studies, and how the analysis was conducted.
33:00 – Key Findings & Recommendations
Natalie presents findings: significant improvements in metacognitive skills, trends across learner groups, year groups, repeated participation, and the value of campus visits.
47:00 – Learner Voice: Henry’s Case Study
A deeper look into one learner’s experience and the programme’s personal impact on his motivation and aspirations.
49:40 – Discussion, Q&A, and Reflections
Live audience engagement: questions, insights from school colleagues, and thoughts on classroom metacognition.
56:30 – Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Final thanks, links to resources, and reflections from the GHWY team.