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OutreachActivitiesfor 6th Form and FE Students

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Liverpool John Moores University

At Liverpool John Moores University we are committed to offeringthe best possible advice and guidance to you and your students.

The Outreach team are pleased to be able to offer a range ofworkshops, presentations and campus visits to encourageprogression to higher education and to help provide transparencysurrounding the university admissions process for your students.

As the top new university in the North West* we are dedicated toproviding a professional service to schools and colleges, free ofcharge, to help support your students in making informed highereducation choices.

We look forward to working with you over the next academic yearand beyond.

Peter DolanOutreach Manager

*Sunday Times rankings September 2012

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“ I had anamazing 2 daysat LJMU and itmade up mymind aboutapplying touniversity”Northern Irish ResidentialStudent

“ I had an incredibleexperience and I can’t wait to startuniversity now!”Year 12 Student

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6th Form and FE Activities

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Who 6th Form or FE College students

Where Either in school/college or as part of a campus visit

Duration 45 minutes

When Suitable at any time of the year


Find out what university is really like from one of our current Student Advocates, who are all fullytrained and DBS/CRB checked. Answering all of the pressing questions a prospective universitystudent might have, the Student Advocates cover all aspects of university life ranging from:

n How did you manage the transition to university?

n How quickly did you make friends?

n How do you manage your finances at university?

n How many hours a week do you study?

n Was it difficult to move away from your friends and family?

The opportunity to have an open discussion with a current university student who is approachableand easy to relate to will help break down any barriers a student might have about highereducation, as well as encourage students to make informed decisions about their future.

STUDENT LIFE TALKS

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“The student life talk was really informative and helpful and gave us aclear perspective on university life – it really made me want to apply.”Student, Clough Hall Technology School



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Duration 45 minutes

When From the start of Year 12 to the start of Year 13 (or equivalent)

An engaging presentation outlining the benefits of continuing study into higher education, whatstudents can expect to achieve by doing this and the importance of working hard and maximisingopportunities in 6th form. By providing up to date information, advice and guidance related toHE, this session aims to raise aspirations amongst young people, with the objective of increasingand widening participation in higher education.

INTRODUCTION TO HE

“Ysgol Aberconwy really valued the Introduction to HE and thePersonal Statement workshops – they gave the students a strongfoundation to get started. The presentations offer up-to-dateinformation on courses and what university life has to offer. Straightforward, helpful and constructive guidance – highly recommended.”Rhona Walker, Ysgol Aberconwy

FEBRUARY

Student Finance Eveningfor Parents/CarersThis annual evening event isdesigned to help local parents/carersgain clarity on the changes in tuitionfees and funding for studentsapplying to university. Held at LJMU,past speakers have included PeterDolan, Outreach Manager and LynneCondell MBE, Head of StudentAdvice and Wellbeing.

Register your interest in this event,email: [email protected]




Duration 45 minutes

When Mid to end of Year 12 to the start of Year 13 (or equivalent)

With the competition for places at university becoming tougher each year, the need to producea strong UCAS Personal Statement is a crucial part of a student’s application. This session looksat the dos and don’ts of personal statement writing, and the importance of getting involved inenrichment opportunities through school/college and extracurricular activities to supportstudents’ applications to higher education.

By providing transparency in advising students on what a university admissions tutor looks for,prospective students can maximise the possibility of a successful university application.

PERSONAL STATEMENTS – GIVING YOURSELF THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

“The sessions were high quality and delivered in aninteresting and effective manner. The feedback from ourstudents has been extremely positive. I would have nohesitation in recommending LJMU to our students.”Louisa Allerston, Bellerive FCJ Catholic High School


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NOVEMBER and FEBRUARY

Student ShadowingThe Student Shadowing scheme offers the opportunityfor your students to get first-hand experience of whatuniversity life is like from our current studentadvocates. A day shadowing an LJMU student willinclude attending lectures/ seminars/ workshops andtours of the campus and accommodation.

This will also be a great opportunity for your pupils toask questions about any apprehensions they might haveabout going into Higher Education, and find out what itis like to study at university.

Days run between 8am until 5pm in a range ofsubjects, across all of LJMU’s campuses.

Register your interest in this event, email:[email protected]





Duration 45 minutes

When Mid to End of Year 12 to the start of Year 13 (or equivalent)

Dispelling the myths surrounding student funding and highlighting the support packages available, the aimof this presentation is to make student finance as clear and as easy to understand as possible. Talkingstudents through the whole process in an engaging and interactive way, from when and how to apply,where to find out all of the relevant information right the way through to the nitty gritty: how to pay foruniversity tuition fees, applying for maintenance loans and grants, eligibility for bursaries and scholarshipsand the repayment of student loans. Students are given handy tips on how to make their money lastlonger at university, along with budgeting tips that all students need to know before they embark on theuniversity experience.

FINANCE AND BUDGETING

“This is the clearest finance talk I have heard – usually itsounds really complicated, but I now know what I am entitledto and it has really put my mind at rest.”Health and Social Care Student, Knowsley Community College

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MAY

Teachers and CareersAdvisors’ ConferenceAn opportunity to network withSchool, College and HE professionals,past speakers have included the chairof NASMA (National Association ofStudent Money Advisors) and UCAS.An informative and engaging day, thisevent provides teachers and careersadvisors with up to date informationand guidance regarding the UniversityAdmissions process and the changesto the HE landscape.

Register your interest in this event,email: [email protected]



Where Either in school or as part of a campus visit

Duration 45 minutes

When The start of Year 13 (or equivalent)

This workshop provides advice and guidance to your students on how to best prepare for universityinterviews, auditions and assessments that are all part of the admissions process.

HOW TO SUCCEED AT UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS

“ I would whole heartedly recommend theseworkshops as a way of providing pupils withimportant information and developing the skillsthey will need for university life.”Claire Read, St Edward’s College


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JULY

Summer UniversityThe Summer University (SU) at Liverpool JohnMoores University is a fantastic way to find out whatlife at university is really like. We invite Year 12students to come and spend a few days studying oneof our courses, stay in student accommodation andmeet current students to get the inside track onstudent life. Past subjects on offer have includedArchitecture, Engineering, Policing Studies, Law,Sports Development and Health and Social Care.

Keep an eye on our website for confirmed dates,courses available and how your students applyfor the Summer University.


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Where Either in school or as part of a campus visit

Duration 45 minutes

When Suitable at any time of the year

This session provides valuable information regarding what your chosen course involves, entryrequirements, teaching and learning. It may be delivered by a current lecturer or existing student on thecourse.

SUBJECT INFORMATION/TASTER TALKS

“What a great place – I loved the atmosphereand the city, and thought the student talks wereexcellent as they were from real life students fromvery different backgrounds.”Student, Clough Hall Technology School


JUNE/JULY

Days of CrimeA one day event designed to give studentsinterested in criminal justice, law and psychologythe opportunity to gain a further insight into theirsubject area. Delivered by engaging academicstaff, students have the opportunity to participatein a variety of interactive sessions focusing oncrime, criminality and criminal justice, thecriminal law and the criminal body, and criminalpersonality.

“It has been a brilliant day. I've learnt so muchand this has changed the way that I think aboutcrime and the law. It has also made me want tocome to university and study these areas inmore depth”. Year 12 Day of Crime Student

See the website for dates.



Campus visitsBringing students onto campus at LJMU is a brilliant way to give studentsa feel for what university life is like and what the University has to offer.Tailored to meet your requirements, each visit is bespoke to raise studentsaspirations and to give them a realistic idea of what to expect fromuniversity, both in terms of academic and personal/social development.



9.45 - 10.15 Arrival and Welcome to LJMU

10.15 - 10.45 Student life talk

10.45 - 11.00 Break

11.00 - 12.30 Subject taster session

12.30 - 1.15 Lunch break

1.15 - 2.00 Campus tours

2.00 - 2.45 HE Workshop

2.45 - 3.00 Evaluation and Questions

SUBJECT TASTER TALKS



Additional Support forStudents on Access toHE Diploma and pre-Access coursesVarious other support activities areprovided to students on Access and pre-Access courses such as:

n On-line chats throughout the year involving current students and helpful staff who can provide support regarding finance, admissions or any other concerns

n Drop-in coffee mornings to find out more about the University

n Social events throughout the year providing an opportunity to talk to current students and meetother students holding offers

E-MENTORINGThe LJMU e-mentoring programme pairs your students to current LJMUstudents.

Mentees communicate with their mentor weekly using online software to ask anyquestions they may have about the transition to HE. Whether it’s revisiontechniques for their exams, advice on moving away from home, tips on the UCASapplication process or thoughts on budgeting and making friends at university, thementor will be able to listen and offer support.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERSWe are happy to discuss anyideas you may have on otheruses of LJMU students asvolunteers, whether this be faceto face mentoring, personalstatement writing drop-ins orsupport to teaching. LJMUVolunteers are all trained, havefull DBS disclosures and havetheir travel expenses paid by theuniversity.

HE/UCAS FairsLJMU staff attended over 60 HE Fairsacross the country, enabling us to meetover 260,000 potential students toinform and advise them of the benefitsof studying at LJMU and the range anddiversity of the courses available.

If you would like an LJMU representativeto attend your careers/ HE evening for students/parents please [email protected]

Visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/opendays tosee when LJMU will be coming to a citynear you.

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If you would like furtherinformation, to book a sessionor discuss any of our outreachactivities please contact:email:

[email protected]

telephone:

0151 904 6385

twitter:

@LJMUOutreach

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n Research courses

n View entry requirements

n Discover more about our Open Days and book on to an event

n Order a personalised prospectus

n View video content relating to our courses and university lifeljmu.ac.uk/ljmutv

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