We help learners make informed choices about their future. Our sessions help learners understand the benefits of further and higher education. We challenge common misconceptions. We make sure every learner has the information to make an informed choice about their future.
Learning Outcomes:
- Increase knowledge of post-16 options
- Expand knowledge of post-18 options
- Develop knowledge of the links between education and employment
- Improve knowledge of how to research courses and universities
- Reduce common misconceptions about aspects of university life
- Reduce common misconceptions about student finance
- Improve knowledge of graduate outcomes and the value of higher education
- Increase knowledge of vocational and technical routes into and through higher education
Example activities
The sessions listed below are just a selection of the activities on offer to eligible schools and college.
Key Stage 3
Higher Education: The Facts workshop
A fun hands-on game where pupils learn key facts about the university experience, bust myths about student finance, and student life.
Outcomes
- Reduce common misconceptions about aspects of university life
- Increase knowledge of post-18 options
- Reduce common misconceptions about student finance
GCSE Options: Informed Decision Making workshop
A workshop about selecting GCSE options and how this influences future careers and education.
Outcomes
- Improve knowledge of post-16 options
- Increase knowledge of post-18 options
- Develop knowledge on the links between education and employment
- Improve knowledge of vocational and technical routes into and through higher education
Key Stage 4
Pathways: Post-16 Options
We help learners understand the choices they have at post-16. Will they go to sixth form or college? Study A Levels, T Levels or an Apprenticeship? We cover it all.
Outcomes
- Increase knowledge of post-16 options
- Develop knowledge of the links between education and employment
- Improve knowledge of vocational and technical routes into and through higher education
Employability Skills
We teach learners about employability skills, and how they can develop these no matter how old they are.
Outcomes
- Increase knowledge of the links between education and employment
- Increase knowledge of graduate outcomes and the value of higher education
Key Stage 5
Student Finance Workshop
Helping learners understand the student finance system. We cover how to apply for it, how much students are entitled to, and how repayments work.
Outcomes
- Reduce common misconceptions about aspects of university life
- Increase knowledge of graduate outcomes and the value of higher education
- Reduce common misconceptions about student finance
UCAS Workshop
Impartial and practical advice on how to choose the right university and course. Practical guidance on how to make an application through UCAS.
Outcomes
- Increase knowledge of post-18 options
- Improve knowledge of how to research courses and universities
What other schools have said
Brilliant delivery! Higher Horizons have really friendly staff delivering engaging activities.
Ashley Meakin, Music Teacher, Moorside High
