Pre-16 workshops

We have a range of workshops for Y9-11 students, designed to introduce Higher Education, explore specific skills and career options.

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How to book

All sessions are workshop based and are approximately 1 hour. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll see if we can help! If you’re interested in booking a session, please get in touch with your regional officer. If you don’t know who that is, you can find their contact details here. 


Year 9

What is University? – Gatsby 2, 7
Students will compete in a fun and interactive quiz about university life. By working together, they'll learn about courses, modules, scholarships, and student experiences.

Future Focus – Gatsby 7, 8
From making decisions about their GCSE Options, to choosing a University and course, all the way to deciding where to go on holiday. Students are presented with games and scenarios to help increase their decision-making skills, especially to help with academic based decision making.

Year 10

Path Finder – Gatsby 2, 7, 8
Students will think about what the future means to them, and what their future path may be. Using their Dream Job, students will consider what success means to them, what skills they need to succeed and how to gain those skills.

Year 11

The Research Challenge – Gatsby 5, 7
Students will experience university-style research by tackling a real-world problem. In teams, they'll research, analyse, brainstorm, and present a solution. This activity will develop essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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