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Table 5b - Other milestones and targets. appropriate) or other initiatives to illustrate your progress towards increasing access. These should be measurable outcomes based targets and should focus on the number of pupils reached by a particular activity/programme, or number of schools worked with, and what the outcomes were, rather than simply recording the nature/number of activities. Please select milestone/target type from the drop down menu Description (500 characters maximum) Baseline Baseline year data Yearly milestones/targets (numeric where possible, however you may use text) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximium) Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To ensure the University is working with the most disadvantaged schools and colleges by developing, implementing and monitoring a prioritisation model based on national indicators of school achievement and attainment and pupil disadvantage. 2012/13 n/a Publish new model and baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To work with partner HEIs in Greater Manchester to ensure that there is a coordinated package of pre-16 IAG and HE progression activities across each of Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities and beyond into ‘hard to reach’ areas. 2011/12 n/a Develop and communicate a common programme of work. n/a n/a n/a n/a Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To ensure the effectiveness of the University’s Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and awareness raising activities promoting access to HE (generally and to selective universities) including collaborative work with MMU and The University of Liverpool. 2012/13 n/a Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % At least 70% of students taking part in pre-16 outreach activities understand ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ about progressing to university. Also, in an annual survey of teachers at least 70% report that the University’s activities add ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ value to their School IAG strategy. Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) contribution to governance arrangements in local schools, particularly those in challenging circumstances. 2011/12 n/a To establish baseline xxx xxx tbd Increase by 50% from the 2011 baseline We will establish a baseline of current University staff working as Governors in local schools and colleges and aim to increase this number by 50% over the next 5 years, from the 2011 baseline. Operational targets Assets – the Manchester Museum, the Xxxxxxxxx Art Gallery, the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Library, and the Jodrell Bank Observatory - the University’s distinctive commitment to engagement with the local community will be measured. 2011/12 n/a publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year The engagement of priority groups such as schoolchildren, people from lower socio-economic groups and ethnic minorities, will be assessed each year through visitor statistics. Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To identify and attract outstanding students based on their educational potential and merit, irrespective of background, through our pioneering Manchester Access Programme. 2010/11 152 MAP entrants 175 175 228 228 228 To continue to develop the quality and numerical impact of the University’s Manchester Access Programme (MAP) to support fair access to The University of Manchester and other research intensive HEIs, with the aim of increasing by 50% the number of students progressing into Manchester. Contextual data To ensure that the process of student recruitment, selection and admission is transparent, fair and able to identify outstanding students from all educational backgrounds. This will be achieved, in part, by providing admissions decision makers with appropriate quantitative information to enable identification of exceptional applicants from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 2009/10 & 2010/12 n/a update our contextual indicators, establish a baseline of entrants and set appropriate targets. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will monitor the progression of students admitted with contextual indicators, with a view to establishing targets in due course. Student support services superb undergraduate teaching, learning and support services for all students we will develop a new strategy and set of activities for enhancing student retention and success, cognisant of students most at risk of non-completion and/or under- attainment. 2011/12 n/a To establish a strategy and operational plan xxx xxx xxx xxx Work in this area will evolve following a strategic review of success and retention measures. Student support services To ensure the University is able to communicate accurate financial information to students and understands the impact of its bursary/waiver programme. 2010/11 Current financial information and research Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy This work will involve specialist financial IAG to prospective and enrolled students and research into the benefit and impact of our package of bursaries and waivers. Student support services To actively promote student engagement and leadership through involvement of undergraduate and postgraduate volunteers and ambassadors in community and widening participation activities. 2009/10 901 students completed MLP At least 1400 students completing MLP xxx xxx xxx xxx This work will be monitored principally through uptake within our pioneering Manchester Leadership Programme, Student support services distinguished around the world for their professional employability, leadership qualities and broad liberal education. As part of this work, we will develop an evaluation strategy for employability that assesses the outcomes for students from lower socio-economic group backgrounds and develops new programmes of 2011/12 n/a To establish a new strategy and implementatio n programme, including measures of success. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will undertake an analysis of key metrics of success for supporting the employability of WP students and develop new employability activities for under-represented learners, beginning with pilot support for Manchester Access Programme students enrolled at the University and expanding thereafter.

Table 5b - Other milestones and targets. appropriate) or other initiatives to illustrate your progress towards increasing access. These should be measurable outcomes based targets and should focus on the number of pupils reached by a particular activity/programme, or number of schools worked with, and what the outcomes were, rather than simply recording the nature/number of activities. Please select milestone/target type from the drop down menu Description (500 characters maximum) Baseline Baseline year data Yearly milestones/targets (numeric where possible, however you may use text) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximium) Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To ensure the University is working with the most disadvantaged schools and colleges by developing, implementing and monitoring a prioritisation model based on national indicators of school achievement and attainment and pupil disadvantage. 2012/13 n/a Publish new model and baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To work with partner HEIs in Greater Manchester to ensure that there is a coordinated package of pre-16 IAG and HE progression activities across each of Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities and beyond into ‘hard to reach’ areas. 2011/12 n/a Develop and communicate a common programme of work. n/a n/a n/a n/a Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To ensure the effectiveness of the University’s Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and awareness raising activities promoting access to HE (generally and to selective universities) including collaborative work with MMU and The University of Liverpool. 2012/13 n/a Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % At least 70% of students taking part in pre-16 outreach activities understand ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ about progressing to university. Also, in an annual survey of teachers at least 70% report that the University’s activities add ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ value to their School IAG strategy. Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) contribution to governance arrangements in local schools, particularly those in challenging circumstances. 2011/12 n/a To establish baseline xxx xxx tbd Increase by 50% from the 2011 baseline We will establish a baseline of current University staff working as Governors in local schools and colleges and aim to increase this number by 50% over the next 5 years, from the 2011 baseline. Operational targets Assets – the Manchester Museum, the Xxxxxxxxx Art Gallery, the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Library, and the Jodrell Bank Observatory - the University’s distinctive commitment to engagement with the local community will be measured. 2011/12 n/a publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year The engagement of priority groups such as schoolchildren, people from lower socio-economic groups and ethnic minorities, will be assessed each year through visitor statistics. Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To identify and attract outstanding students based on their educational potential and merit, irrespective of background, through our pioneering Manchester Access Programme. 2010/11 152 MAP entrants 175 175 228 228 228 To continue to develop the quality and numerical impact of the University’s Manchester Access Programme (MAP) to support fair access to The University of Manchester and other research intensive HEIs, with the aim of increasing by 50% the number of students progressing into Manchester. Contextual data To ensure that the process of student recruitment, selection and admission is transparent, fair and able to identify outstanding students from all educational backgrounds. This will be achieved, in part, by providing admissions decision makers with appropriate quantitative information to enable identification of exceptional applicants from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 2009/10 & 2010/12 n/a update our contextual indicators, establish a baseline of entrants and set appropriate targets. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will monitor the progression of students admitted with contextual indicators, with a view to establishing targets in due course. Student support services superb undergraduate teaching, learning and support services for all students we will develop a new strategy and set of activities for enhancing student retention and success, cognisant of students most at risk of non-completion and/or under- attainment. 2011/12 n/a To establish a strategy and operational plan xxx xxx xxx xxx Work in this area will evolve following a strategic review of success and retention measures. Student support services To ensure the University is able to communicate accurate financial information to students and understands the impact of its bursary/waiver programme. 2010/11 Current financial information and research Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy This work will involve specialist financial IAG to prospective and enrolled students and research into the benefit and impact of our package of bursaries and waivers. Student support services To actively promote student engagement and leadership through involvement of undergraduate and postgraduate volunteers and ambassadors in community and widening participation activities. 2009/10 901 students completed MLP At least 1400 students completing MLP xxx xxx xxx xxx This work will be monitored principally through uptake within our pioneering Manchester Leadership Programme, Student support services distinguished around the world for their professional employability, leadership qualities and broad liberal education. As part of this work, we will develop an evaluation strategy for employability that assesses the outcomes for students from lower socio-economic group backgrounds and develops new programmes of 2011/12 n/a To establish a new strategy and implementatio n programme, including measures of success. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will undertake an analysis of key metrics of success for supporting the employability of WP students and develop new employability activities for under-represented learners, beginning with pilot support for Manchester Access Programme students enrolled at the University and expanding thereafter.. The University of Manchester

Table 5b - Other milestones and targets. Alongside applicant and entrant targets, we encourage you to provide targets around your outreach work (including collaborative outreach work where appropriate) or other initiatives to illustrate your progress towards increasing access. These should be measurable outcomes based targets and should focus on the number of pupils reached by a particular activity/programme, or number of schools worked with, and what the outcomes were, rather than simply recording the nature/number of activities. Please select milestone/target type from the drop down menu Description (500 characters maximum) Baseline Baseline year data Yearly milestones/targets (numeric where possible, however you may use text) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximium) Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To ensure Year 6 2010/11 27 participating schools 30 participating schools 35 participating schools 40 participating schools 45 participating schools 50 participating schools Year 6 is a key year in terms of transition from primary to secondary school and we will provide a programme of support for pupils, parents/carers and teachers, including on and off-campus visits, support for INSET and IAG. We aim to deliver up to three interventions per school in 2012/13, rising to five in 2014/15. We will expand our programme to also include Isle of Wight schools in addition to those in Hampshire. The activities for the pupils will aim to 'demystify' higher education and specifically the University of Southampton. Year 7 2010/11 20 participating schools 24 participating schools 28 participating schools 32 participating schools 36 participating schools 38 participating schools We will provide generic HE awareness raising activities, on-campus generic visits, hands-on interactive workshops, and a general University of Southampton presentation that will cover our Access to Xxxxxxxxxxx (X0X) programme. These activities will be targeted for gifted, able and talented pupils, and the programme will also provide support for parents/carers and teachers. We aim to provide up to six interventions per school in 2012/13, rising to 11 in 2014/15. One aim of these activities will be for the participants to increase their understanding of the opportunities available in higher education and the University of Southampton. Year 8 2010/11 25 participating schools 28 participating schools 31 participating schools 34 participating schools 38 participating schools 38 participating schools We recognise that Year 8 is working an important year in terms of pupils making GCSE option choices and we will provide subject taster events to support GCSE choices, along with a general university presentation to include A2S. Again, we will provide bespoke activites for pupils, parents/carers and teachers, based around IAG, INSET, mentoring/ambassador schemes and student financial support. We aim to provide up to eight interventions per school in 2012/13 rising to 16 in 2014/15. One result of the most disadvantaged activities should be that the pupils make better-informed decisions about their GCSE option choices. Year 9 2010/11 25 participating schools 28 participating schools 31 participating schools 34 participating schools 38 participating schools 38 participating schools We will deliver a range of subject specific Gifted, Able and colleges Talented Master Classes in schools, backed up by developingmentoring support from our student ambassadors. The programme of support for pupils, implementing parents/carers and monitoring teachers will continue. We aim to provide up to 6 interventions per school in 2012/13 rising to 10 in 2014/15. Year 10 2010/11 25 participating schools 28 participating schools 31 participating schools 34 participating schools 38 participating schools 38 participating schools We will deliver a prioritisation model based on national indicators of school achievement and attainment and pupil disadvantage. 2012/13 n/a Publish new model and baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details mentoring scheme in the next column) To work form of our "Year 10 Challenge" combining face to face in school visits and e-mentoring, culminating in a visit to the University in February each year. We will continue to deliver a programme of support based around IAG/INSET for pupils, parents/carers and teachers, including sessions on student financial support. We aim to provide three interventions per school on 2012/13 rising to five in 2014/15. Year 11 2010/11 15 participating schools 19 participating schools 22 participating schools 26 participating schools 30 participating schools 30 participating schools We recognise the importance of this transition year and taking into account GCSE exams will deliver a reduced number of interventions. These will include revision, college selection and careers workshops, and IAG/INSET support for pupils, parents/carers and teachers. We aim to provide two interventions per school from 2012/13 rising to four in 2014/15. Based on previous experience of uptake because of time constraints related to GCSE exams, we have allowed for a smaller number of participating schools Year 12 2010/11 10 participating FECs 14 participating FECs 17 participating FECs 20 participating FECs 25 participating FECs 30 participating FECs We will continue to deliver our Access to Southampton and Learn with partner HEIs in Greater Manchester US programmes, along with our FE2HE Summer University events. The latter will expand from being focused on health sciences, to broader subject disciplines. We will offer student financial support sessions to ensure that there is a coordinated package of pre-16 IAG and HE progression activities across each of Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities and beyond into ‘hard to reach’ areas. 2011/12 n/a Develop and communicate a common programme of work. n/a n/a n/a n/a Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To ensure the effectiveness students are made aware of the University’s Information's and Government's packages of financial assistance and are provided with sessions on money management. We will continue to deliver IAG/INSET for students, Advice parents/carers and Guidance (IAG) teachers. Year 12 students will also be able to attend activities including Open Days and awareness raising Campus Tours. We aim to provide five interventions per college from 2012/13 rising to nine in 2014/15. An aim of the Year 12 programme will be for the participating students to make better informed decisions about subject choices when applying to University. Year 13 2010/11 10 participating FECs 14 participating FECs 17 participating FECs 20 participating FECs 30 participating FECs 30 participating FECs Our Year 13 programme will be premised around University application and transition-related support, including provision of information on student finance and the University's and Government's packages of financial assistance. Participants will also be able to attend activities promoting access including Open Days and Campus Tours. We aim to HE (generally and provide four interventions per college from 2012/13 rising to selective universities) including collaborative work with MMU and The eight in 2014/15. University of Liverpool. 2012/13 n/a Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % At least 70% of students taking part in pre-16 outreach activities understand ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ about progressing to university. Also, in an annual survey of teachers at least 70% report that Southampton Where your arrangements are the University’s activities add ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ value to their School IAG strategy. Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) contribution to governance arrangements in local schools, particularly those in challenging circumstances. 2011/12 n/a To establish baseline xxx xxx tbd Increase by 50% from the 2011 baseline We will establish a baseline of current University staff working same as Governors in local schools and colleges and aim to increase this number by 50% over the next 5 years, from the 2011 baseline. Operational targets Assets – the Manchester Museum, the Xxxxxxxxx Art Gallery, the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Library, and the Jodrell Bank Observatory - the University’s distinctive commitment to engagement with the local community will be measured. 2011/12 n/a publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year The engagement of priority groups such as schoolchildren, people from lower socio-economic groups and ethnic minorities, will be assessed each year through visitor statistics. Outreach / WP activity (for other - please give details in the next column) To identify and attract outstanding students based on their educational potential and merit, irrespective of background, through our pioneering Manchester Access Programme. 2010/11 152 MAP entrants 175 175 228 228 228 To continue to develop the quality and numerical impact of the University’s Manchester Access Programme (MAP) to support fair access to The University of Manchester and other research intensive HEIs, with the aim of increasing by 50% the number of students progressing into Manchester. Contextual data To ensure that the process of student recruitment, selection and admission is transparent, fair and able to identify outstanding students from all educational backgrounds. This will be achieved, in part, by providing admissions decision makers with appropriate quantitative information to enable identification of exceptional applicants from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 2009/10 & 2010/12 n/a update our contextual indicators, establish a baseline of entrants and set appropriate targets. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will monitor the progression of students admitted with contextual indicators, with a view to establishing targets in due course. Student support services superb undergraduate teaching, learning and support services for all students we will develop a new strategy and set of activities for enhancing student retention and success, cognisant of students most at risk of non-completion and/or under- attainment. 2011/12 n/a To establish a strategy and operational plan xxx xxx xxx xxx Work in this area will evolve following a strategic review of success and retention measures. Student support services To ensure the University is able to communicate accurate financial information to students and understands the impact of its bursary/waiver programme. 2010/11 Current financial information and research Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy This work will involve specialist financial IAG to prospective and enrolled students and research into the benefit and impact of our package of bursaries and waivers. Student support services To actively promote student engagement and leadership through involvement of undergraduate and postgraduate volunteers and ambassadors in community and widening participation activities. 2009/10 901 students completed MLP At least 1400 students completing MLP xxx xxx xxx xxx This work will be monitored principally through uptake within our pioneering Manchester Leadership Programme, Student support services distinguished around the world for their professional employability, leadership qualities and broad liberal education. As part of this workcourses, we will develop an evaluation strategy for employability would encourage you to cross-refer to your main agreement wherever possible, rather than seeking to replicate information from that assesses the outcomes for students from lower socio-economic group backgrounds and develops new programmes of 2011/12 n/a To establish a new strategy and implementatio n programme, including measures of success. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will undertake an analysis of key metrics of success for supporting the employability of WP students and develop new employability activities for under-represented learners, beginning with pilot support for Manchester Access Programme students enrolled at the University and expanding thereaftermain document here.

Table 5b - Other milestones and targets. Alongside applicant and entrant targets, we encourage you to provide targets around your outreach work (including collaborative outreach work where appropriate) or other initiatives to illustrate your progress towards increasing access. These should be measurable outcomes based targets and should focus on the number of pupils reached by a particular activity/programme, or number of schools worked with, and what the outcomes were, rather than simply recording the nature/number of activities. Please select milestone/target type from the drop down menu Description (500 characters maximum) Baseline Baseline year data Yearly milestones/targets (numeric where possible, however you may use text) 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximium) Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in Contextual data Birkbeck encourages applicants without previous education or non traditional entry qualifications to apply. We recognise the next column) To ensure the University is working with the most disadvantaged schools importance of life experience and colleges by developingpassion for a subject. Our certificate programmes support this transition to full UG study 2010/11 2683 headcount, implementing and monitoring a prioritisation model based on national indicators of school achievement and attainment and pupil disadvantage. 2012/13 n/a Publish new model and baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Monitor against baseline Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To work with partner HEIs in Greater Manchester to ensure that there is a coordinated package of pre-16 IAG and HE progression activities across each of Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities and beyond into ‘hard to reach’ areas. 2011/12 n/a Develop and communicate a common programme of work. n/a n/a n/a n/a Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) To ensure the effectiveness of the University’s Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and awareness raising activities promoting access to HE (generally and to selective universities) including collaborative work with MMU and The University of Liverpool. 2012/13 n/a Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % At least 7038% of students taking part in pre-16 outreach activities understand ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ about progressing to university. Also, in an annual survey of teachers at least 70% report that the University’s activities add ‘more’ or ‘a lot more’ value to their School IAG strategy. Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) contribution to governance arrangements in local schools, particularly those in challenging circumstances. 2011/12 n/a To establish baseline xxx xxx tbd total UG population Increase by 501% from Increase by 1% Increase by 1% Increase by 1% Increase by 1% Most HEIs consider A Levels the 2011 baseline We will establish a baseline of current University staff working as Governors in local schools primary route into HE. At Birkbeck we encourage those with non-traditional level 3 and colleges below to take up study with us. This reflects our mission and aim to increase this number by 50% over the next 5 years, from the 2011 baseline. Operational targets Assets – the Manchester Museum, the Xxxxxxxxx Art Gallery, the Xxxx Xxxxxxx Library, is compatible with our outreach work and the Jodrell Bank Observatory - the University’s distinctive commitment to engagement with the local community will be measured. 2011/12 n/a publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year publish statistics each year The engagement of priority groups such as schoolchildren, people from lower socio-economic groups and ethnic minorities, will be assessed each year through visitor statisticsactivities. Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To identify and attract outstanding students based on their educational potential and merit, irrespective of background, through our pioneering Manchester Access Programme. 2010/11 152 MAP entrants 175 175 228 228 228 To continue Outreach Events - Continue to develop the quality team's calendar of awareness raising events and numerical impact identify new areas for activities 2010/11 185 events, 3127 individuals met 185 events, 2900 people 185 events 185 events 185 events 185 events The Outreach and WP team organises an annual calendar of events. They target areas of high deprivation and low adult participation local libraries, shopping centres, community organisations, fairs and exhibitions. Our work going forward includes new targeted interventions alongside to complement the outreach work. Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Learning Cafes - identify community partners and subject areas for delivery of these free awareness raising classes 0 0 5 Learning cafes devised, implemented and reviewed. 65 participants. This new project is about bringing Birkbeck to the community. Delivering with our local partners in areas of deprivation, there will be a series of free, informal subject taster sessions aimed at raising adults' aspirations and understanding of HE study further. At the end participants will be signposted and supported to accredited progression routes. Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Non-ELQ UG Application workshops - further develop the materials for these workshops and increase frequency and number of participants 2010/11 78 - based upon participants so far this academic cycle 240 participants 240 participants 240 participants 240 participants 240 participants Adults are rarely supported in making applications to part-time study (not in schools, colleges etc). We intend to expand this new provision and support more adults. Now we have an understanding of the University’s Manchester Access Programme needs and demands of prospective students when applying to HE, this provision will become better targeted and more widely promoted now we have this depth of knowledge. Outreach / WP activity (MAPother - please give details in the next column) WP targeted Sixth Forms - continue to attend events, fairs, provide lectures have selected progression agreements and advice to sixth form staff 2010/11 9 - WP targeted Sixth Forms, 360 staff and students 11 - WP targeted Sixth Forms, 440 staff and students 11 WP targeted sixth forms 11 WP targeted sixth forms 11 WP targeted sixth forms 11 WP targeted sixth forms This work is based upon the needs of sixth form students who cannot afford or are unable to commit to day-time study as they have home responsibilities or need to work to contribute to their living costs. Working with these highly targeted groups means we are still delivering to the Birkbeck's mission whilst offering an alternative to young people who might otherwise lose out. Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Further Education Colleges - we currently work in partnership with 15 colleges. These are targeted as hubs of WP and non-traditional students. We deliver fairs, talks, advice sessions for front line staff, finance talks, lectures and support workshops 2010/11 32 events delivered, 3700 people met 35 events to be delivered, 3800 people 35 events 35 events 35 events 35 events This building of relationships has been a central part of the Outreach and WP team's work. Targeting students with non- traditional entry qualifications in some of London's poorest areas has brought a lot to Birkbeck in terms of strategic planning and developing a greater understanding of those students' needs. Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) UnionLearn - continue to run events, short courses and attend meetings with Union Learning Representatives to raise the profile of part-time study to low skilled and low paid staff. 2010/11 8 Union members took up the discount. 24 - to be reviewed for following year's target 24 (to be reviewed) 24 (to be reviewed) 24 (to be reviewed) 24 (to be reviewed) The mission of UnionLearn and Birkbeck are very similar in their commitment to educating working adults, especially those in low paid, low skilled employment. To consolidate this partnership, Birkbeck signed a memorandum of understanding in 2010 with UnionLearn. As a result, Birkbeck offers a 10% discount across all levels of study to union members looking to develop their skills. These numbers refer to non-ELQ members who were not entitled to financial from the government or their employer. 2010/11 247 Union members took part in specific events 300 - to be reviewed for following year's targets 300 (to be reviewed) 300 (to be reviewed) 300 (to be reviewed) 300 (to be reviewed) These projections are built upon 2 years of work and team capacity to deliver quality events Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Head Start workshops - devise, implement and review this new project. Targeting the most vulnerable and mainly delivered in the community, it aims to support fair prospective students in demystifying HE, offer support around finance, careers support, study skills, lectures and then how to apply. 0 0 5 series - devise, implement and review 5 series (to be reviewed) 5 series (to be reviewed) 5 series (to be reviewed) 5 series (to be reviewed) Rather than offering a one-off intervention, this programme supports prospective students step by step over a number of weeks to build up their confidence and awareness of returning to study and then life as a student. Other (please give details in the next column) Widening Participation website - develop a new website to reflect our commitment to the recruitment, learning and success of our diverse student body 0 0 Begin the development of a new site Maintain site Maintain site Maintain site Maintain site Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Pathway to Professions - embed and expand this careers planning and transition to HE study project 2010/11 15 (120 attendees) 20 sessions to be delivered (aim for 200 attendees) 20 sessions 20 sessions 20 sessions 20 sessions Adults have limited access to The University of Manchester advice and other research intensive HEIs, with the aim of increasing by 50% the number of students progressing into Manchester. Contextual data To ensure that the process of student recruitment, selection support about education and admission is transparent, fair and able to identify outstanding students from all educational backgroundscareers. This will be achievedprogramme targets WP and non-ELQs and offers them the opportunity to receive free professional careers advice in workshops and as 1:1s and then take that leap to apply. This is to ensure their goals, in part, by providing admissions decision makers with appropriate quantitative information to enable identification of exceptional applicants from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. 2009/10 & 2010/12 n/a update our contextual indicators, establish a baseline of entrants ambitions and set appropriate targets. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will monitor the progression of students admitted with contextual indicators, with a view to establishing targets in due coursedecisions are well informed and mapped out. Student support services superb undergraduate teachingMy Birkbeck website - continue to develop and grow the content of the site to ensure it meets the needs of prospective and current students 2009/10 Annual web statistics: 2009/2010: 982,560 visits, learning 2,923, 500 page visits; 2010/to date (May 2011) 1423 Annual web statistics: 1,300,000 visits, 3,000,000 page visits 1,300,000 visits 1,300,000 visits 1,300,000 visits 1,300,000 visits This online, accessible gateway, organised by functions not departments, that gives students easy access to all student support information and support services for all students we will develop a new strategy online tools they need and set of activities for enhancing student retention supplements School-owned information and success, cognisant of students most at risk of non-completion and/or under- attainment. 2011/12 n/a To establish a strategy and operational plan xxx xxx xxx xxx Work in this area will evolve following a strategic review of success and retention measures. signposts where relevant Student support services To ensure Get Ahead: Stay Ahead interactive study skills and student support website. Grow and develop further online material to increase number of users no baseline year, went live in May 2011 100,000 page views 100,000 page views 100,000 page views 100,000 page views 100,000 page views This is a brand new website that is one strand of the University College's first retention strategy projects: Supporting the transition to study of year 1 undergraduate student. Interactive tools for prospective and first year UG students aiding transition into HE and supporting students on course familiarising students with HE, addressing concerns about study, encouraging reflections on overall goals and motivation and conveying a sense of the study skills necessary to succeed. Get Ahead programme - increase number of participants on this summer programme for UG applicants offering them a series of workshops and tours to prepare for entry in the autumn term. 2010/11 160 students 190 students 200 students 200 students 200 students 200 students This is able a new programme that is one strand of the College's first retention strategy projects. Students are signposted to communicate accurate financial information support services at Birkbeck, are introduced through workshops to the range of skills that they will need for successful study and get to explore the building and library. Stay Ahead winter programme - for first year undergraduate students addressing concerns that are particularly pertinent at this time of year, e.g. related to the first piece of coursework or about being on the right course. The programme aim to aid transition from term 1 to term 2 2010/11 196 attendances 250 attendances 250 attendances 250 attendances 250 attendances 250 attendances This is a new programme that is one strand of the College's first retention strategy projects. Targeting first year UG students to increase the College's retention rates, it focuses on concerns that are particularly pertinent at this time of year, e.g. related to the first piece of coursework or about being on the right course. Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) My Progression - devise, implement and review new strand of progression activity with FE colleges. Offering individual progression and support to students and understands the impact of its bursary/waiver programme. 2010/11 Current studying non-traditional level 3 courses with financial information and research Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy Publish timely information each year to prospective students and use research findings to inform policy This work will involve specialist financial IAG to prospective and enrolled students and research into the benefit and impact of our package of bursaries and waivers. Student support services To actively promote student engagement and leadership through involvement of undergraduate and postgraduate volunteers and ambassadors in community and widening participation activities. 2009/10 901 students completed MLP At least 1400 students completing MLP xxx xxx xxx xxx This work will be monitored principally through uptake within our pioneering Manchester Leadership Programme, Student support services distinguished around the world for their professional employability, leadership qualities and broad liberal education. As part of this work, we will develop an evaluation strategy for employability that assesses the outcomes for students from lower socio-economic group backgrounds and develops new programmes of 2011/12 n/a To establish a new strategy and implementatio n programme, including measures of success. xxx xxx xxx xxx We will undertake an analysis of key metrics of success for supporting the employability of WP students incentives 0 0 Negotiate and develop new employability activities for under-represented learnersdelivery plans with 5 core FE Colleges Monitor success, beginning with pilot review existing plans and develop more as appropriate Monitor success, review existing plans and develop more as appropriate Monitor success, review existing plans and develop more as appropriate Monitor success, review existing plans and develop more as appropriate The FE sector remains central to the Outreach and WP team's work and Birkbeck's mission. Their current situation is precarious and every FE College is responding differently to the changes which are occurring. The team needs to adapt and respond by offering something unique to each College and their students. This project aims to do this and support for Manchester Access Programme students enrolled at sustainability within the University and expanding thereafterFE sector.