Schools Liaison. Solihull College and University Centre employs as part of its commitment to widening participation and improving access in the local area a full time Schools Marketing and Events Officer with specific responsibility for providing a dedicated point of contact between schools and sixth forms in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull area, and the students/learners and parent of those student/learners who attend those institutions. As part of our commitment to raising both attainment levels and aspirations, we are currently investigating the possibility of a scheme where final year pupils can contact alumni from their local school who have progressed to our college to find out exactly what is required for studying at HE level. Initial research suggests that particular demographics such as young white males are more likely to relate to information given by one of their peers if there is an obvious commonality, although whether we can accommodate nuances of this nature has not yet been fully rationalised.
Schools Liaison. The University has a dedicated schools’ liaison team which employs ten people, of whom five have qualified teacher status. The team visits schools to inform potential students of the benefits of higher Education and to advise them on their choice of course. The team concentrates pre-entry advice and guidance and general promotional activity to those aged over 16.
Schools Liaison. Solihull College and University Centre employs as part of its commitment to widening participation and improving access in the local area a full time Schools Marketing and Events Officer with specific responsibility for providing a dedicated point of contact between schools and sixth forms in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull area, and the students/learners and parent of those student/learners who attend those institutions.
