WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UNI CONNECT AT A LOCAL LEVEL ?
SCHOOLS , FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES , HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
1 . Long-term impact upon progression to L4 study 2 . Long-term impact upon progression to L3 study 3 . Medium to long-term impact relating to narrowing of attainment gap at Key Stage 4 between advantaged and disadvantaged students .
4 . Medium to long-term impact on the professional development of staff within the school over the course of the project
5 . Additional CEIAG provision to support schools and colleges to align with the National Careers Strategy and meet Gatsby Benchmarks
6 . Revised expectations for target group students transitioning to higher education .
7 . Cost-effectiveness and value for money for outreach activities and resource
8 . Identifying widening participation activities that have a suggested positive impact on L4 progression .
9 . Stakeholders are provided with meaningful data , analysis , and research of “ what works ” from a local and national perspective .
10 . Enhanced collaborative working across multiple HEPs , education institutions , local authorities , and third sector organisations .
11 . Increased engagement with the key influencers of young people across the SUN geographical area
12 . Sharing of best practices , outputs , and research findings to influence policy , strategy , and professional practice
KEY INFLUENCERS OF TARGET STUDENTS
1 . Understanding of the full current L3 and L4 options and pathways for young people
2 . Understanding of the support needed by young people when making decisions regarding their next educational options .
3 . Increased confidence for educational professionals in supporting young people to achieve in Key Stage 4 assessments and exams . 4 . Understanding of application processes regarding L3 and L4 study and qualifications 5 . Understanding of the HE sector and benefits of L3 and L4 study
TARGET STUDENTS
1 . Knowledge and attitudes to HE
• Decision-making processes for progression onto L3 and L4 qualifications
• Application processes for L3 and L4 study
• Full range of options for L3 and L4 qualifications
• Subject knowledge to support informed decision-making .
• Skills development to enhance academic attainment and future employment .
• Understanding of changes to attitude and behaviour regarding education , specifically L4 progression
2 . Attainment
• Increased attainment across the funded project at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 for students in under-represented groups at HE
• Increased progression to higher education qualifications for participants in target wards
• Skills development to enhance academic attainment .
3 . Positive Possible Selves
• Increased self-confidence and expectation to achieve aspirational goals .
• Identity and feeling of ‘ belonging ’ in education .
• Increased skills in both personal and academic resilience to ensure progression and retention at L3 and L4
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