Exploring the impact of The Scholars Programme
The Scholars Programme is a collaboration between Hello Future in Cumbria and the Brilliant Club , a university access charity , focused on students in years 9 to 12 . A total of 96 Hello Future pupils took part in the programme , receiving 133 teaching hours and Launch Trips to Lancaster and Durham University . of comparison group
Students on the programme reported increased levels of university preparation at the end of the programme compared with before the programme , and baseline and endline assessments by tutors showed improved written communication and critical thinking skills .
For three years in a row , independent UCAS analysis showed that pupils on The Scholars Programme are significantly more likely to apply to , receive an offer from and progress to a highly-selective university than pupils with similar socio-demographic background and GCSE attainment .
The UCAS analysis estimates that 56 % of Y12 pupils who completed The Scholars Programme progressed to a highly selective university , compared with only 30 % of pupils with similar backgrounds . This is a sizable and statistically significant difference .
“ This is definitely one of the best experiences of my academic life and I couldn ’ t be more thankful . This programme has ensured my desire to go to University and nurtured my love for learning . I am beyond pleased with everything that followed this programme .”
Key stage 4 pupil on The Scholar ’ s Programme
“ It has been a fantastic opportunity for my daughter to partake in and it has inspired my child to aim for a university education . She loved her trip to Durham University and it has raised her expectations of her own achievement possibilities .”
Parent of student on The Scholar ’ s programme
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