Schools and colleges

In the Outreach and Widening Participation team, we work with schools to:

• support pupils with decision-making
• raise awareness of the benefits of higher education
• promote a wide variety of pathways to university
• increase exposure to university life and study, and knowledge and confidence alongside it
• support pupils with applying to university and preparing for the start of their degree

We offer a progressive programme of activity across all age groups from primary school to Year 13. Although we predominantly work within the West Midlands, we do offer a national programme for Year 12 state school students called the National Access Summer School.

Working with state schools and colleges outside the West Midlands and independent schools across England and Wales

In the Student Recruitment team, we work with a selection of state schools and colleges outside the West Midlands and independent schools across England and Wales. We can offer presentations to Year 12 students at your school or college either in the daytime or the evening to include parents/carers/guardians. We can also attend a university fair at your school or college or host a campus visit.