Engaging learners from underrepresented groups – guidance for practitioners

GHWY have created an infographic resource to give practical guidance to practitioners about how to engage with underrepresented groups (URGS).  The resource is an accessible way to find out:

1. what URGs are
2. what the GHWY approach is for engagement
3. guidance on how to put this in to practice.

The resource aims to help practitioners feel well-informed and confident when planning activity for URG groups; and embed key learning from our evidence into their everyday planning and delivery.

Higher Education Transition Pack for Care- Experienced Learners

This resource is designed to support care-experienced learners who are thinking about applying to higher education. Whether you're in Year 11, 12 or 13, the pack provides clear, practical information to help you navigate your next steps.

It covers key topics such as applying to university or an HE in FE college, alternative routes, student finance, accommodation, and the support available to you throughout your journey. You'll also find useful tips, helpful links, and real voices from care-experienced students who’ve been there too.

This pack aims to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your future.

Year 11 Support Guide

An easy-to-follow booklet that takes the complexity out of understanding your options for further and higher education, such as outlining the differences between the two, what course attainment levels mean, tips for interviews and meetings, FAQs and more.

‘Shaping Your Future’ Workbook

Download our new interactive Higher Education Workbook for everything you need to know about ‘Your Next Steps'.

Go Higher in Apprenticeships

This document provides an overview of higher-level and degree apprenticeships, focusing on their structure, benefits, challenges, and application process. It serves as a guide for individuals interested in pursuing these educational and career pathways.

Go Higher in healthcare handbook

This handbook has been designed to help you explore jobs and careers in healthcare. Thinking about your future career options whilst you are still at school is a good idea. It can help you to decide what activities to do in your spare time and which subjects to choose. It can also help you to choose the most useful work experience opportunities.

Parent and Carer Guide

This guide contains key information you may need to be aware of when supporting your young person through their education journey.

Parent and Carers Attainment Raising Guide

You will find this guide packed full of information and activities to support your child or dependant in raising their attainment via developing metacognitive skills. But what is Attainment Raising, and why is it important?

Disabled Learners Transition Pack

Welcome to Go Higher West Yorkshire's Disabled Learners' Higher Education Transition Pack! This resource has been designed to support you on your own journey into Higher Education (HE). Making decisions about your future has never been easy and there is lots of information out there which can be overwhelming. We hope that this transition pack will help you to easily access information about the timelines, processes and support to enable you to progress into a destination of your choice.

We understand that starting HE is a big step, one that often begins a long time before you finally arrive there. For many students who have received support or adjustments at school or college the transition to university can be confusing and hard to navigate, not least because the language and terminology used about Special Educational Needs (SEN), disability and support is very different. This can prevent some students from accessing the support they need.

Uni Connect – Presentation Pack

Download our series of presentation packs to help support learners.

Digital Skills

Classroom activities and resources to help your students understand more about digital skills.

EAL/EOSL

Support for teachers and advisers of students with English as an Additional Language.

Uni Connect Podcast

Stream our GHWY Uni Connect Podcast series on Spotify for useful tips and information about Higher Education.

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