Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
School Improvement Services
Herefordshire Council
Education and Business Centre
Blackfriars Street
Hereford
HR4 9ZR
Office Tel No: 01432 260389
Email: 14-19@herefordshire.gov.uk
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Government site: Department for Education
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Local site: Connexions is a service offering careers advice, information and guidance to all 13 to 19 year olds (up to 25 years old with additional needs)
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Aimhigher
Aimhigher is a National programme which aims to widen participation into higher education (HE) by raising awareness, aspirations and attainment of young people from under represented groups such as young carers, looked after children and those from socially deprived areas to name but a few. This is achieved through promotion of HE to students from Years 7 to 13 via University Visits, FE Visits, Taster Days and Masterclasses etc. Higher education, with all the benefits it can bring, is open to anyone with the ability to succeed - whatever their background and the Aimhigher programme seeks to make this clear.The Government has set a target that by 2010, fifty per cent of those aged between 18 and 30 should have the opportunity to benefit from HE.
Within Herefordshire the Aimhigher programme is rolled out through the Local Authority. Herefordshire Council, via the 14-19 Team is given a yearly budget to administer to High Schools and FE Colleges to fund activities - with each being targeted for specific groups of students and evaluated appropriately in line with National procedure.
Schools in conjunction with the LA create an action plan showing the breakdown of budget into specific activities that they want to do in order to raise the aspirations and attainments of their students. Examples of activities that have happened throughout the County are:
• Students
attended a Step into HE Fair at Worcester Rugby Club run by
the Lifelong Learning Network. This event was aimed at
students following vocational pathways
• Theatre productions to Year 9s
providing them with information regarding the options
process
If you would like to know more about the Aimhigher programme nationally and within the County, please contact the 14-19 Team within the Council.