Academic Tutoring

Pre 16

70

Edge Hill University, University of Central Lancashire

4

The Academic Tutoring programme provides Maths and English tutoring to pupils in year 9 with the aim of raising attainment. Delivered by current university students and designed by academic staff, learners will receive a mixture on in person and virtual tutoring sessions as well as visiting 

a local university to further supports learners’ knowledge and understanding of potential future pathways. 

Assessment Centre Challenges 

Post 16 

300 

STEMFirst 

8 

Employers regularly use assessment centre type tasks to identify the key skills required in their new employees, and to choose which candidates they wish to employ. This project aims to offer approximately 300 post 16 learners the opportunity to experience a rigorous assessment centre activity aimed at learners interested in working in the science, technology, engineering and maths sectors. 

Digital Advantage – SEND Learners

Pre 16 

60-72 

TBC 

6

The SEND Transition to HE Programme aims to showcase some of the exciting opportunities in the digital sector, the skills needed to progress in them, and the local pathways available. The project involves learners taking part in a 6-day intensive Digital Advantage programme, including input from FE and HE partners.

English Attainment - Future Writers 

Pre 16 

750 

Edge Hill 
UCLan 

6 

This project is designed to increase confidence and attainment in English Language and Literature through a series of interventions directly related to subject specific GCSE learning outcomes. It is a sustained and progressive programme featuring careers and communication workshops, academic taster sessions, HEI visits and a creative writing competition.

Future Zoo Key Stage 4 

Pre 16 

60

Blackpool Zoo, 
Lancaster and Morecambe College, 
Myerscough College, 
University of Central Lancashire

3

The Future Zoo project offers learners an opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation and the variety of jobs available in zoology and other related careers. As well as learning about the sector, students will also develop employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and initiative. The project consists of activities at Blackpool Zoo, either Myerscough or Lancaster and Morecambe College and UCLan’s Young Scientist Centre. Participants will also complete an independent project using the skills and knowledge they have gained. 

Future Zoo Key Stage 5 

Post 16 

20 

Blackpool Zoo, 
Myerscough College, 
University of Central Lancashire 

4

Global Leadership Development Programme (GLDP)

Post 16

50

Chorley Council, Lancashire Council, Preston Council, South Ribble Council, Preston College

N/A

The Global Leadership Development Programme (GLDP) is a three-day programme that seeks to  empower participants to make positive changes in their lives and in wider society. The expected impact being  that  programme participants,  who are in the main will be Sanctuary Seekers will develop skills and understanding in community activism and sustainability. A session exploring potential Level 4 higher education pathways will be supported.

Motor Vehicle Engineering Raising Aspirations Project

Pre and Post 16

270

NCG – West Lancashire College, Blackburn College & Myerscough College

6

A multi-type activity to explore potential education and career  pathways in a range of motor vehicle engineering aspects. Activities will include a visit to a  Level 4 education centre based within a further education setting.

Sanctuary Seekers Progression Event

Post 16

50

Lancashire County Council

N/A

The Education and Employment Fair for Resettlers was hosted at Preston’s Deepdale Stadium and supported Refugees and Asylum Seekers across Lancashire by offering bespoke information, advice and guidance.

The aim of the event was to:

• Increase awareness of education, employment and volunteering opportunities within Lancashire.
• Provide guidance on how to convert existing qualifications.
• Offer advice on student finance.
• Provide an opportunity to network with potential employers, education and training providers.

A CPD session delivered by Refugee Education UK was also offered to the 20+ exhibitors before the event.

Pathway to STEM - Astronomy for All - Strand 1

Pre 16

60

Lancaster University

2

Using astronomy as a vehicle to engage with students in the North West to deliver the wow factor in Astrophysics and enthuse the next generation physics students, this project provides a variety of support to learners, CPD opportunities for teachers and outreach engagement for the wider community.

The programme, delivered by Lancaster University’s physics departments, includes skills workshops, careers talks, subject specific talks and a conference at which the learners will present at.

Pathway to STEM - Astronomy for All - Strand 2

Post 16

60

Lancaster University

2

Pathway to STEM - Coaching

Pre 16

120

Lancaster University

5

STEM coaching is a three-session programme delivered by Lancaster University’s physics department to learners in years 8 & 9. 

The programme aims to increase confidence in the subject matter, as well as providing access to people within the STEM industry to help map progression routes into both STEM education and careers.

Pathway to STEM - Research Project

Pre 16

60

Lancaster University

TBC

Pathways to STEM is a 3-day research experience at Lancaster University for learners in year 10. 

The program facilitates learners development of STEM specific skills with the aim of increasing confidence in ability and understanding of requirements for a role in a STEM industry. 

Talk the Talk Workshops

Pre and Post 16

450

Talk the Talk

15

Talk the Talk are a charity who deliver a series of workshops designed to help young people find their voice and use it confidently. We have commissioned them to run their ‘Talk About Communication’ session with some of our target schools.

The session is a fast-paced and engaging confident communication workshop that develops students’ oracy skills and spoken confidence.

Teen Tech

Pre 16

1500

Lancashire Enterprise Partnership

29

The Teen Tech Festival gives students and teachers from across the region the opportunity to try their hand at immersive challenges and experiments, to handle cutting edge technology and, most importantly, to spend time with engineers, technologists and scientists from a wide range of companies influencing their 21st-century lives. 

The Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition - Skills for Success Video

Post 16

300

Lancashire College Network, Blackburn College, Blackpool & The Fylde College, Burnley College, Lancaster & Morecambe College, Nelson and Colne College Group, Preston College, Runshaw College, NCG – West Lancashire College 

8

The Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition is an opportunity where students can showcase the technical skills that they have learnt across a number of specialisms.

Using a competition  & showcase platform, involving assessment by local employers, the pupils will have opportunity to develop transferable skills and understand future career pathways.

The Skills Competition will be supported with the development of a video coaching resource to help participants maximise their involvement in the competition. 

Uni Connect Supporting Estranged Students CPD

Staff

N/A

Uni Connect Partnerships

N/A

This online session will provide attendees with an understanding of estrangement, the barriers that students face and what support is available for estranged students entering into university.

The session is suitable for all Education and Youth Practitioners who are working with students over the age of 16. 

Young Chef

Staff

N/A

Blackburn College, Blackpool & Fylde College & Lancaster & Morecambe College

9

Using a competition approach the overall of this project is to inspire young people to pursue a career in Hospitality & Catering.

The Competition will bring together schools, colleges and employers to provide young people with more information on careers in the Hospitality & Catering sector, enabling them to make informed choices about their options and the pathways to Higher Education.

Activities will include the competition, catering skills workshops and visits to a further education setting to explore future education & career  pathways into Hospitality, Catering, and Farm to Fork.