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Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approach

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple State school Outreach / WP activity (other collaborative - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through Collaborative target for NE Raising Aspirations Partnership (this is a range target for the whole partnership) Yes 2014-15 8623 19965 21000 TBC TBC TBC Milestones up to 2016/17 included collaborative work as part of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends the HEFCE NNCO project. This project formally ended in 2016. Milestones from 2017 - 2019 include the new HEFCE NCOP project. Funding after this date has not been agreed so any targets after 2019 are yet to 2020be set. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work Minimum number of children and young people involved in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes Museums educational outreach activity No 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends 7000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000 T16b_03 Progression Socio-economic Other (please give details in Description column) Promoting scholarships and other forms of financial support to 2020taught postgraduate applicants and enquirers who meet fair access criteria. Whilst this set No 2016-17 n/a Activity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place. This target refers to new links with state schools through the support of targets was develop more recently school staff. This will be delivered through supporting school governance, providing relevant expertise and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 offering CPD opportunities for school staff. T16b_04 Access Multiple State school Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range Working group to explore possible modes of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement partnerships with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising schools No Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment n/a Activity in place. n/a n/a n/a n/a This target refers to greater collaborative working with schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire in the region T16b_05 Access Low participation neighbourhoods (LPN) Operational targets Implement a CRM system for targeted communications with enquirers and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes applicants from Low Participation Neighbourhoods and/or postcodes classified as Acorn categories 4/5. No 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop n/a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline Pilot Year Activity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place. T16b_06 Access Low participation neighbourhoods (LPN) Contextual data Use contextual data to enable us make differential and guarnteed offers to do sostudents of outstandingpotential in target categories, including Low Participation Neighbourhoods No 2016-17 n/a Pilot Year Activity in place. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approachActivity in place. Activity in place. Activity in place.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing Increase engagement with schools from KS3 through KS5 both on and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011off-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends site No 2014-15 2500 3000 3250 3500 3570 3600 Employer linked activties to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently be built into all progression visits, attainment and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken aspiration raising T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration Increase engagement with colleges from FE partners (KS5) on progression activities both on and off - site No 2014-15 1200 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 Employer linked activties to strengthen the be built into all progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoodsvisits, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently attainment and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken aspiration raising T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage Increase engaement with primary school pupils through a range of outreach schools (KS2) on progression activities both on and off site No 2014-15 250 350 400 450 500 525 Primary Eye Programme and Cinema based activities with link-up to UTC T16b_04 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity aimed at increasing (other - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with all cohorts No 2014-15 300 450 525 550 600 600 Future Hub Project - employer led actvities T16b_05 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with all cohorts with partners such as Linking London and aspirations for higher education AccessHE Yes 20152014-16 0 15 200 275 300 325 350 375 ADLHEN Network, LAC cohorts and Linking Xxxxxx X00x_00 Access Mature Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with FE Colleges' post-19 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently support transition to HE Yes 2016-17 100 125 160 175 190 210 Co-funded Xxxxxxx Xxxx Trust- Westminster Skills Club supporting post-16 provision and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 HE progression T16b_07 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in Attainment raising, with focused support for white economically disadvantaged males Yes 2017-18 20 20 20 20 25 25 Series of short intensive block programmes for link schools not yet rated as Good or Outstanding by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approachOfsted

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing Increase engagement with schools from KS3 through KS5 both on and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011off-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends site No 2014-15 2500 3000 3250 3500 3570 3600 Employer linked activties to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently be built into all progression visits, attainment and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken aspiration raising T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration Increase engagement with colleges from FE partners (KS5) on progression activities both on and off - site No 2014-15 1200 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 Employer linked activties to strengthen the be built into all progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoodsvisits, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently attainment and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken aspiration raising T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage Increase engaement with primary school pupils through a range of outreach schools (KS2) on progression activities both on and off site No 2014-15 250 350 400 450 500 525 Primary Eye Programme and Cinema based activities with link-up to UTC T16b_04 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity aimed at increasing (other - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with all cohorts No 2014-15 300 450 525 550 600 600 Future Hub Project - employer led actvities T16b_05 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with all cohorts with partners such as Linking London and aspirations for higher education AccessHE Yes 20152014-16 0 15 200 275 300 325 350 375 ADLHEN Network, LAC cohorts and Linking London T16b_06 Access Mature Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Increase engagement with FE Colleges' post-19 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently support transition to HE Yes 2016-17 100 125 160 175 190 210 Co-funded Xxxxxxx Xxxx Trust- Westminster Skills Club supporting post-16 provision and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 HE progression T16b_07 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in Attainment raising, with focused support for white economically disadvantaged males Yes 2017-18 20 20 20 20 25 25 Series of short intensive block programmes for link schools not yet rated as Good or Outstanding by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approachOfsted

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple 1 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Pre 16 longterm outreach- Year 6 pupils No 2010-11 400 pupils 400 pupils 400 pupils 400 pupils 400 pupils To engage high school students through maintain, as a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing minumum, engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020400 pupils per year . Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple 2 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Pre 16 longterm outreach- Year 9 pupils No 2010-11 1,000 pupils 1,000 pupils 1,000 pupils 1,000 pupils 1000 pupils To work maintain, as a minumum, engagement with 1,000 pupils per year . 3 Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Close collaboration with FE the Southampton 14- 19 consortium and continued co-operation with current Aimhigher partners Yes 2010-11 Further develop collabrative frameworks to strengthen the aid progression of students living in low into HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple 4 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Aimhigher outcomes data to be provided by new shared database (HEAT - Higher Education Access Tracker) Yes 2012-13 To engage primary school pupils develop effective methods of tracking student progression, from pre 16 through a range to HE - system in place for acad year 2012-13 5 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Year 12 outreach No 2010-11 2011-12 Minimum 1000 Minimum 1000 Minimum 1000 Minimum 1000 To maintain levels of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with through information sessions on the benefits of HE, financial guidance and aspirations IAG for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising careers advisers 6 Other (please give details in Description the next column) Partner college student transition project Yes 2011-12 2012-13 Promote progression and strengthen first year retention through link tutor arrangements 7 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Engagement with parents at parents evening at colleges No 2011-12 Baseline established from 2011-12 30 + events 30 + events 30 + events Promote progression to HE through University representation at parents evenings within colleges. 8 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Engagement with parents at University Open Days No 2011-12 Baseline established from 2011-12 Promote Southampton Solent University as the HE institution of choice. 9 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Retention rates following year of entry of students who enter the University via an access course No 2008-09 entry 80% To raise remain within a retention band of 80% - 85%. To remain within a retention band of 80% - 85%. To remain within a retention band of 80% - 85%. To enhance the retention rate of students who enter the University via an access course following their year of entry through the provision of relevant support networks. Due to the volatility of number of entrants this relates to each year it is only possible to set milestones within a banding. 10 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) The Hampshire Universities WP Group will develop opportunities to engage collectively with BME communities via existing events and projects, sharing networks and opportunities for collaborative delivery Yes 2011-12 A working group has been created comprising the 4 universities to audit existing programmes to support recruitment, progression, retention and attainment by BME students with a view to sharing resources and developing further good practice in schools this area 11 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) The Hampshire Universities WP Group has established a disability sub-group which will deliver a range of collaborative events for students with disabilities and/or their parents, carers and advisers Yes 2011-12 In planning these events we will draw on the expertise of specialists within the 4 universities and those working in the field. We will also be guided by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire students currently at university and Cumbria enable them to share their experiences with potential applicants 12 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) The Hampshire Universities WP Group will continue its partnership working for the benefit of children in care and care-leavers and will focus in addition on young carers and children of refugees and asylum-seekers Yes 2011-12 Continued partnership working with development of deliverable and measurable outcomes 13 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) The Hampshire Universities WP Group will arrange staff development for WP practitioners, including student ambassadors and SU officers. Yes 2011-12 Working group to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016action plan, with input from Student Ambassadors as well as staff Optional commentary on milestones. This box is character-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend limited to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore1000 characters; however, we have not established are happy for you to upload additional ‘supporting information’ as a longer timer series of targets for the current approachseparate Word/pdf document.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 20191 Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) SUMMER SCHOOLS: Non residential summer school - aims to help with transition from Y11 to Y12. Non residential subject specific more skills focused. Looked after children aspiration raising. Key - transitional/art based non residential/LAC non res/sports non res ADDITION: Media non-20 2020res No 2010-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple 2011 50/10/20/0/0 50/45/20/45/2 0 50/45/20/45/2 0 50/45/20/45/2 0 The summer school programme will be tightly tied to the curriculum based activities. 2 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through a PRIMARY WORK: visits to schools and visits to university. Key - number of schools/number of pupils No 2010-2011 14 schools 510 participants 20 schools 690 participants 20 schools 690 pupils 20 schools 690 participants Pupils understand the language and concept of HE, are aware of the range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with university courses and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020associated careers. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over Pupils have visited a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple university campus. 3 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To STUDENT PARTICIPATION: Accredited modules for UoB students in which they work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore WP groups over a slightly longer timeframe than the otherssustained period of time to improve attainment, we do not plan extend the series confidence and knowledge in a subject. Aspiration raising mentoring in smaller numbers. Primary mentoring for Compact Plus Schools No 2010-2011 No such activity taking place 20 schools/100 students / 550 pupils 20 schools/100 students / 550 pupils 20 schools/100 students / 550 pupils A number of targets further until accredited modules which will combine aspects of mentoring and tutoring will cover a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple range of age groups, but will be primarily focused on Yrs 10 and above. This now includes primary and secondary mentoring. 4 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage SECONDARY WORK: includes work in schools, visits to the university, curriculum linked work No 2010-2011 15 schools, 1600 participants 24 schools/2500 participants 24 schools/2700 participants 24 schools/3000 participants Key stage 3 work will focus on support through transition and will link with primary school pupils through a range programme. Xxxxx's knowledge and understanding of outreach university should increase and they should be able to apply this to GCSE subject choices. Key stage 4 work will be linked with subject specific activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends aim to 2020increase understanding of particular subject routes and support attainment in these areas. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other 5 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in Description the next column) POST-16 WORK: Includes work in post-16 schools and colleges, visits to the University, curriculum linked work No 2010-2011 11 colleges/ 1300 16-19 participants/ 1000 Access participants 11 colleges/ 1400 16-19 participants/ 1000 Access participants 11 colleges/ 1500 16-19 participants/ 1000 Access 11 colleges/ 1600 16-19 participants/ 100 0 Access participants The university already works with all bar one local college and with large number of students. The focus through the Accord Plus programme will therefore be on increasing the intensity of the work and in particular on supporting students to make appropriate course choices, to produce high quality personal statements, provide interview practice and to support students make the transition to university. We will monitor the retention of students who have participated in this programme. 6 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) COMPACT PLUS PARTICIPANTS: targeted work through Compact plus programme No 2012-13 300 participants 2400 participants 2800 participants 3000 participants 3200 participants All students in the Compact Plus programme. 7 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) COLLABORATION & SECTOR: To raise attainment increase the percentage of Compact Plus students residing in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice POLAR3 Q1 & Q2 postcodes within two years of leaving level 3 education No 2011-12 33% / 38% 36% / 41% 37% / 42% 37% / 42% 37% / 42% As a great number of ex-Aimhigher students are still in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Thereforethe HEAT database, we are using the percentage of students we have not established identified as working with the University of Brighton outreach team. This interim baseline number will need to be revised as we move further away from Aimhigher to a longer timer series fully developed Compact Plus programme. We are essentially looking at a 1-2% increase each year. 8 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) COLLABORATION & SECTOR: To undertake a collaborative primary initiative with UCL in low progression areas, increasing aspirations Yes 2013-14 No such activity taking place 3 schools / 85% of targets participants to consider HE 4 schools / 85% of participants to consider HE 4 schools / 85% of participants to consider HE 4 schools / 85% of participants to consider HE 9 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) COLLABORATION & SECTOR: To undertake a collaborative initiative to offer a package of IAG talks to post-16 schools and colleges in London, Kent and Sussex with UCL Yes 2013-14 No such activity taking place 4 schools / 100 students 5 schools / 125 students 6 schools / 150 students 6 schools / 150 students 10 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) COLLABORATION & SECTOR: To coordinate visits for the current approachCompact Plus cohorts to other HEIs No 2013-14 4 HEIs 4 HEIs 5 HEIs 5 HEIs Optional commentary on milestones. This box is character-limited to 1000 characters; however, we are happy for you to upload additional ‘supporting information’ as a separate Word/pdf document.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school Organise activities for WP students through Yrs 6 - 13 in connection with new STEM Learning Centre opening Winter 2016 No 2016-17 2 events for min 30 students 4 events for min 60 students 5 events for min 75 students 6 events for min 90 studnets 7 events for min 105 students We aim to raise awareness of STEM subjects by providing inspiring, curriculum-linked STEM activities. We also aim to address the gender imbalance in STEM subjects by increasing the number of females attending STEM outreach events. T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Organise activities for WP students in collaboration with other HEIs, in partnership with AccessHE members and other organisations such as LAs and voluntary organisations Yes 2015-16 6 events for min 160 students 6 events for min 160 students 6 events for min 160 students 6 events for min 160 students 6 events for min 160 students We aim to organise, deliver and/or contribute to a range of outreach HE awareness and attainment-raising activities in collaboration with a variety of partners to improve HE orientation and achievement for 'hard to reach' groups such as young parents, young carers and looked-after children. T16b_03 Student success Multiple Student support services Expansion of HeadStart transition programme No 2015-16 100 participants 120 participants 130 participants 140 participants 150 participants Appoint a full-time HeadStart manager and re-introduce HeadStart Online to increase the number of participants benefiting from the course in order to secure further improvement in progression rates from L1 to L2. T16b_04 Progression Multiple Student support services Expansion of Professional Mentoring Programmes in collaboration with employers Yes 2015-16 90 participants 180 participants 180 participants 180 participants 180 participants Appoint a second Mentoring Co-ordinator to increase the number of professional mentors working with undergraduate mentees by 100% in order to support student progression and employment prospects. T16b_05 Access Care-leavers Outreach / WP activity aimed at increasing engagement (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Outreach activities for care leavers, ranging from IAG to residentials, in collaboration with Virtual Schools and aspirations voluntary organisations Yes 2016-17 38 participants 40 participants 42 participants 44 participants 46 participants Organise a range of events specifically for higher education Yes 2011looked-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends after children, xxxxxx carers and support staff to 2020raise aspiration and encourage access to university. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 T16b_06 Access Multiple Attainment raising Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work Increase the percentage of Yr 10 Scholars starting the Brunel Urban Scholars programme in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression of students living 2017/18 who meet or exceed their end-of- year target grades in low HEEnglish and Maths, as reported by their schools. Baseline data is pre-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes entry 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend and reflects end of Year 9 assessment and three-year GCSE course target grades. Future groups (2019 onwards) cannot as yet be identified because of the charitable funding element of the programme (still to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable be confirmed) which requires us to do sotake into account funders' wishes e.g. in respect of the entry year group and the duration of the funded programme. Therefore, we have No 2016-17 20% 40% 75% Group not established a longer timer series of targets yet identified Group not yet identified Many Urban Scholars are chosen for the current approachprogramme because they are not achieving their full potential, hence the target of a percentage increase in those exceeding their predicted grades in English and Maths - key elements of the programme and passport subjects to further/higher education and employment. All of the Scholars' schools measure progress in different ways but this problem is overcome by recording whether students are performing on, below or above target, as reported by the school. The chosen cohort will be sitting GCSEs in summer 2019.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main target type (drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple State school Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details summer schools) Number of learners from state schools accessing intensive residential or summer school type activities on campus, including easter revision/study skills programmes. Learners will be highly targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2012-13 78 120 120 120 120 120 Some of this activity will be part of the next column) To engage high school students through a range of outreach Aimhigher West Midlands Partnership mentioned below under collaborative activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration Masterclasses and subject enrichment. Number of learners from state schools accessing masterclasses and subject enrichment activities. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with FE partners to strengthen the progression 60% or more of students living who live in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends 1184 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Aston is expanding the reach of its Masterclass programme and will seek to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop engage more recently schools and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more overcolleges off-arching strategic review is undertaken site T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary Campus visits. Number of students from state schools visiting campus for general HE experience days and aspiration raising events. Learners will be targeted by state school pupils through a range and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of outreach students who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2011-12 2291 2000 2000 2000 2000 2100 This activity aimed at increasing is owned by Aston and excludes collaborative engagements T16b_04 Access Socio-economic Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) in schools and colleges. Number of visits to state schools and colleges where 60% or more of students are from IMD postcodes as above. These include parents evenings, Y9 options evenings, HE Guidance sessions. This is to complement or replace lost funding and staffing in careers and connexions services. No 2012-13 68 80 80 80 85 90 2012/13 reflects the beginning of Aston's strategic plan to increase engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends schools/colleges in support of changes to 2020the government's CEIAG agenda. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 T16b_05 Access Attainment raising Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Student Tutoring, Xxxxxxxxx and e-mentoring - Aston tutors and mentors working in target schools and colleges on academic and aspiration support via the long established student tutoring and mentoring schemes at Aston. Schools and Colleges with 60% or more of learners who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes will be targeted. No 2011-12 101 130 135 140 150 150 This figure includes activities such as after school clubs, STEM ambassadors, e-mentors and intensive mentors. This figure refers to Aston Student Volunteers/Mentors and not learner numbers. Learner numbers will vary according to the type of engagement and time of year. Some of these mentors will be part of Aimhigher West Midlands collaborative partnership targets set before the HEFCE NNCO announcement in January 2015 T16b_06 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds engaged in intensive activity with collaborative partnership using a basket of indicators Yes Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Aimhigher West Midlands is a partnership of 5 HEIs working to provide a programme of HE progression support to disadvantaged KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners in schools by running at least 30 regional schools. Baseline year remains 2010/11. T16b_07 Access Attainment raising Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of engaged young people from disadvantaged backgrounds attaining 5 x GCSE A* to C inc. English and Maths (or Attainment 8 equivalent) is greater than local average for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes Other (please give details in Description column) 2013/14 FSM 60.2% (regional baseline 36.2%) 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline This medium-term impact target applies to the cohort of young people aged 11-16 engaging in the Aimhigher programme. Baseline year this measure updated to 2013/14. Impact on each cohort passing this milestone will be reported against the relevant benchmarking data for the academic year in which they complete Key Stage 4. T16b_08 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in intensive activity target group entering HE and retained for 6 subject months is greater than local average for YP from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes Other (please give details in Description column) 2013/14 FSM6 31.6% (regional baseline 22%). POLAR 3 Q1 40.0% regional baseline 12.4%) 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline Baseline year changed to 2013/14. Due to UCAS policy on access to learner level data, tracking now based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire on HESA data, reporting % entering any form of HE and Cumbria retained for 6 months. Optional commentary on milestones. 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Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students Entrants through the PARTNERS Programme and Realising Opportunities (eligibility is based on a range basket of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011contextual WP factors) No 2012-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends 13 209 420 480 520 550 600 Numbers have been revised, based on the ambitious expansion of the PARTNERS Programme to 2020schools across England. Whilst this set Numbers assume the continuation of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken Realising Opportunities programme T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work Number of schools and colleges targeted by the University to receive long-term, sustained outreach (including the expanded PARTNERS Programme) No 2012-13 200 900 920 950 950 950 Reflects the gegraphical expansion of the University's outreach activity outlined in collaboration with FE partners the Access Agreement T16b_03 Access Operational targets Number of schools and colleges visited in current and new geographical target regions No 2012-13 343 950 960 970 980 1000 Target amended to strengthen reflect the total number of school and college visits annually by Graduate and Student Ambassadors and University staff. T16b_04 Access Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) Number of residential summer school beneficiaries from a WP background No 2012-13 716 600 600 600 600 600 We no longer have access to sufficient and appropriate accommodation throughout the academic year to cater for original target numbers. We will continue to offer the largest number of places possible (currently 600), recognising the importance and impact of this type of intensive activity. Savings will be used to support the continuation of our regional partnership and expanding associated outreach activities. T16b_05 Other/Multiple stages Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Successfully lead and manage the national Realising Opportunities Scheme and the North East Raising Aspiration Partnership Yes Other (please give details in Description column) See Commentary Lead & Manage RO and RAP Lead and manage RO & RAP Lead and manage RO & RAP Lead and manage RO & RAP Lead and manage RO & RAP Realising Opportunities is now an established programme, but still requires Newcastle to lead and develop. The NE Raising Aspiration Partnership is currently part funded as part of the National Network for Collaborative Outreach, and as a result has undergone development and considerable expansion in terms of outreach delivery and number of beneficiaries. T16b_06 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Progression of Realising Opportunities participants to a research-intensive university Yes 2012-13 27% 36% (cohort 6) 37% (cohort 7) 38% (cohort 8) 39% (cohort 9) TBC Shows the target % of RO students entering a research intensive university. Targets are contingent on UCAS providing data required to evidence progression of students living to RO universities. Targets beyond 2017 are notional. T16b_07 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in low HEthe next column) Number of beneficiaries reached by the work of the North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NNCO/SPoC) Yes 2013-14 8623 18150 19965 TBC TBC TBC In January 2015, this Partnership secured funding from HEFCE to become part of the National Network for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO) and to develop a Single point of Contact (SPoC) for the North East. Existing targets for 2016/17 and 2017/18 have been increased to take into account the growth of the network. Partners are committed to continuing the excellent work of the collaboration beyond the current NNCO funding period. The NNCO partnership is investigating the recent funding announcement from HEFCE (March 2016) of a new national outreach programme for students from disadvantaged backgrounds which is aimed at boosting the regional profile of young HE participation neighbourhoodsrates from the most disadvantaged areas in England. The outcome of any bidding process will not be known until September 2016, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends therefore we are unable to 2020quantify targets beyond this time. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access T16b_08 Other/Multiple stages Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range Provision of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with information to prospective students and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently influencers (print and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising digital) No Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire N/A Numerical target not appropriate Numerical target not appropriate Numerical target not appropriate Numerical target not appropriate Numerical target not appropriate Our aim is to provide prospective students and Cumbria their influencers with appropriate and engaging information so that they can make informed decisions about university. In addition to the "usual" information we provide for prospective students, we aim to develop subject expertise further our On Course to NCL Facebook page for prospective students and best practice set up a blogging platform to engage and inform prospective students. We will do this aligned to our geographical expansion of outreach, and monitor progress through visitors to the site. Given the pace of change of digital developments, it is difficult to give meaningful targets beyond this point but we will expand and develop, and evaluate our work and adapt it accordingly. Maintaining and further developing Teachers' Toolkit is also a milestone we wish to include in raising attainment this area. T16b_09 Other/Multiple stages Student support services Targeted support for students with additional support needs (attendees 280relates to transition, induction, engagement, financial advice, mental health support and disabled participation in sport) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC No Other (please give details in Description column) N/A Appopriate programmes of support developed and in place Appopriate programmes of support developed and in place Appopriate programmes of support developed and in place Appopriate programmes of support developed and in place Appropriate programmes of support developed and in place Our target is to better understand the needs of students with additional support needs (care leavers, disabled students, students from LPNs, students with mental health difficulties etc) and to put in place or further develop appropriate support mechanisms. One example of this is the development of a programme designed to engage disabled students in sport, run by the Students' Union. Another relates to work for students who have been in care prior to university. We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline will report on our progress in this area as part of the annual OFFA monitoring process. T16b_10 Access Contextual data To review annually the way in which contextual data in admissions is used to enable us selectors to do soassess student's academic achievements in context No Other (please give details in Description column) N/A Universal use of contextual data Universal use of contextual data Universal use of contextual data Universal use of contextual data Universal use of contextual data A review of the Newcastle University's use of contextual data will take place as part of the annual review of the Undergraduate Admissions Strategy, taking into account good practice from the sector. ThereforeT16b_11 Student success Student support services Paid placements for WP students No 2012-13 80 90 95 100 105 120 This target reflects a focus on developing the employability skills, networks and confidence levels of our WP students T16b_12 Progression Student support services % of entrants receiving financial support from the University (scholarships and bursaries) No 2012-13 30% 31% 32% 32% 32% 27% A review of our Financial Support has resulted in a reduction in spend on scholarships. This is in response to OFFA guidance by withdrawing the University's Promise, Xxxxxxx and Access Scholarships. T16b_13 Other/Multiple stages Student support services Retention rate of students with an autistic spectrum disorder who attend one of the three strands of support (%) No 2014-15 75% 80% 82% 85% 88% 90% This target reflects a focus on a new support programme to support students with an autistic spectrum disorder. T16b_14 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Beneficiaries attending 'Choices Together' - a progressive programme from Year 9 - 13 for looked- after students Yes 2014-15 35 40 N/A N/A N/A N/A This Programme is delivered by our regional partnership. Funding is not secured post 2016 so targets beyond this have not been set. This target relates to the number of beneficiaries on the programme, but students' progression will be tracked as part of the programme. T16b_15 Progression Other (please give details in the next column) Progression of Careers Insights students into graduate level destinations (DLHE data) No Other (please give details in Description column) N/A N/A 82%` 83% 84% 85% This new programme is offered to all WP students post-entry, aimed to support career progresion by developing skills, confidence building and providing appropriate work experience. commentary Optional commentary on milestones. 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Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 20191 Contextual data The percentage of part-20 2020time UG studnets who enrol with non-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple traditional qualifications No 2010/11 2683 headcount, 38% of total UG population 30% 30% 30% Most HEIs consider A Levels the primary route into HE. At Birkbeck we encourage those with non- traditional level 3 and below to take up study with us. This reflects our mission and is compatible with our outreach work and activities. 2 Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Increase the number and percentage of students who enrol onto a Birkbeck programme through our Learning Cafes outreach project No 2011/12 13 (33%) 44 (40%) 44 (40%) 44 (40%) 44 (40%) Delivered with local partners, a series of free, informal subject taster sessions aimed at raising adults' aspirations and understanding of HE study. At the end participants will be signposted and supported to accredited progression routes. 3 Strategic partnerships (eg formal relationships with schools/colleges/employers) UnionLearn - 10% discount to unionlearn members as part of memorandum of understanding with unionlearn. Target relates to number of UG students the discount was granted to. No 2011/12 37 150 150 150 150 Birkbeck signed a memorandum of understanding in 2010 with UnionLearn to offer a 10% discount across all levels of study to union members looking to develop their skills 4 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school Number of students who attend a Try It workshop and percentage who successfully enrol No 2011/12 356 (46%) 500 (50%) 500 (50%) 500 (50%) 500 (50%) 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. Aim to attract 600 attendees with 50% going on to successfully enrol 5 Student support services Get Ahead: Stay Ahead interactive study skills and student support website. Grow and develop further online material to increase number of users. Target relates to page hits. No 2011/12 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 This is a brand new website that is one strand of the 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. 6 Student support services 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. No 2010/11 160 100 100 100 100 This programme is part of the College's retention strategy. Students are signposted to support services at Birkbeck, are introduced through a workshops to the range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with skills that they will need for successful study and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 get to explore the building and library. 7 Student support services Number of students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends attending Academic Development workshops and Stay Ahead workshops that all aim to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently support student retention No 2012/13 5700 6000 6000 6000 6000 These workshops are an update and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than significant expansion to the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple previous target related to Stay Ahead winter programme 8 Outreach / WP activity (other collaborative - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression Number of students living who apply through an Institutional Progression Agreement from a partner institution to Birkbeck No 2012/13 250 500 500 500 500 Instittuional Partnership Agreements were devised in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends 2012/13 in order to 2020promote progression opportunities from FE Colleges and other partner institutions. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple 9 Outreach / WP activity (other collaborative - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils Number of students who receive Matrix accredited IAG interview through a range of outreach activity aimed joint Birkbeck-UEL IAG service Yes 2013/14 Baseline to be established 2200 2300 2400 2500 A new collaborative IAG service between Birkbeck and UEL was created at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the othersour new partnership building in Stratford, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approacheast London.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) Number of learners from state schools accessing intensive residential or summer school type activities on campus, including easter revision/study skills programmes. Learners will be highly targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2012-13 78 120 120 120 120 120 Some of this activity will be part of the Aimhigher West Midlands Partnership mentioned below under collaborative activity T16b_02 Access Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high Masterclasses and subject enrichment. Number of learners from state schools accessing masterclasses and subject enrichment activities. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends 1184 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Aston is expanding the reach of its Masterclass programme and will seek to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop engage more recently schools and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more overcolleges off-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 site T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression Campus visits. Number of students living from state schools visiting campus for general HE experience days and aspiration raising events. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently 2291 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 This activity is owned by Xxxxx and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 excludes collaborative engagements T16b_04 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) in schools and colleges. Number of outreach activity aimed at increasing visits to state schools and colleges where 60% or more of students are from IMD postcodes as above. These include parents evenings, Y9 options evenings, HE Guidance sessions. This is to complement or replace lost funding and staffing in careers and connexions services. No 2012-13 68 75 80 80 80 85 2012/13 reflects the beginning of Aston's strategic plan to increase engagement with schools/colleges in support of changes to the government's CEIAG agenda. T16b_05 Access Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Student Tutoring, Xxxxxxxxx and aspirations for higher education e-mentoring - Aston tutors and mentors working in target schools and colleges on academic and aspiration support via the long established student tutoring and mentoring schemes at Aston. Schools and Colleges with 60% or more of learners who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes will be targeted. No 2011-12 101 125 130 135 140 150 This figure includes activities such as after school clubs, STEM ambassadors, e-mentors and intensive mentors. This figure refers to Aston Student Volunteers/Mentors and not learner numbers. Learner numbers will vary according to the type of engagement and time of year. Some of these mentors will be part of Aimhigher West Midlands collaborative partnership targets set before the HEFCE NNCO announcement in January 2015 T16b_06 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds engaged in intensive activity with collaborative partnership using a basket of indicators Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Aimhigher West Midlands is a partnership of 5 HEIs working to provide a programme of HE progression support to disadvantaged KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners in schools by running at least 30 regional schools. Baseline year remains 2010/11. T16b_07 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of engaged young people from disadvantaged backgrounds attaining 5 x GCSE A* to C inc. English and Maths (or Attainment 8 equivalent) is greater than local average for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes Other (please give details in Description column) 2013/14 FSM 60.2% (regional baseline 36.2%) 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline 25% above baseline This medium-term impact target applies to the cohort of young people aged 11-16 engaging in the Aimhigher programme. Baseline year this measure updated to 2013/14. Impact on each cohort passing this milestone will be reported against the relevant benchmarking data for the academic year in which they complete Key Stage 4. T16b_08 Access Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in intensive activity target group entering HE and retained for 6 subject months is greater than local average for YP from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes Other (please give details in Description column) 2013/14 FSM6 31.6% (regional baseline 22%). POLAR 3 Q1 40.0% regional baseline 12.4%) 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline 10% above baseline Baseline year changed to 2013/14. Due to UCAS policy on access to learner level data, tracking now based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire on HESA data, reporting % entering any form of HE and Cumbria retained for 6 months. Optional commentary on milestones. This box is character-limited to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore1000 characters; however, we have not established are happy for you to upload additional ‘supporting information’ as a longer timer series of targets for the current approachseparate Word/pdf document.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other collaborative - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students increase the number of state secondary schools engaged with through the Greater Manchester Higher collaborative network Yes 2014-15 87 98 106 114 122 130 T16b_02 Operational targets Operational targets 90% of Pupils attending a range campus visit to indicate they have a better idea of outreach activity aimed what they would need to do if they wanted to go to university No 2013-14 85 87 88 89 90 T16b_03 Operational targets Operational targets To ensure MMU Outreach provision is targeted at increasing engagement with under-represented groups and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011pupils from low participation areas (through monitoring percentage from POLAR 3 Quintiles 1 or 2) No 2014-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently 15 Monitor and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % Monitor and publish % T16b_04 Other (please give details in the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity next column) Other (other - please give details in the next column) To work monitor the percentage of pupils taking part in collaboration intensive interventions (mentoring and summer schools) who subsequently progress to HE (through involvement in HEAT tracking system) No 2015-16 Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish HEAT to be used for the first time in 2015/16, with FE partners results to strengthen the progression of students living follow in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity future years T16b_05 Other (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description the next column) To raise attainment Monitor the recruitment, retention and success of students in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire receipt of means tested financial support in comparison with those who are not and Cumbria publish annual figures No 2014-15 Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Monitor and publish Optional commentary on milestones. This box is character-limited to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore1000 characters; however, we have not established are happy for you to upload additional ‘supporting information’ as a longer timer series of targets for the current approachseparate Word/pdf document.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2017T16b_02 Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) Year 10 aspiration raising residential No 2011-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple 12 60 65 70 75 80 80 Gradual increase in numbers to become stable at 80 for this identified group T16b_03 Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) Part of a broader series of work with schools which are in the lowest POLAR quintiles, have high levels of FSM and a low GCSE attainment level No 30 35 40 45 50 T16b_04 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students North yorkshire work with schools negotiated through a range of outreach activity aimed consortia, expanded to include Selby (NYCHEC) No 2013-14 11 12 13 14 15 15 To appropriately expand the geographical reach while at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst the sametime become more targetted within schools, this set of would result in limited growth in numerical targets was develop but would be more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple focussed on need T16b_05 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners Access to strengthen the progression of students living in low HEprofessions and other taster day sessions No 2012-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple 13 83 90 95 100 105 110 T16b_06 Outreach / WP activity (other collaborative - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range Work with Care Leavers and supporters Yes Support 100% of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement careleavers who are referred Support 100% of careleavers who are referred Support 100% of careleavers who are referred Support 100% of careleavers who are referred Support 100% of careleavers who are referred Improve support for Care Leavers in conjunction with North Yorkshire County Council LAC T16b_07 Management targets Improve data capture methods and aspirations for higher education Yes build coherent longitudinal tracking No 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently HEAT fully implemented Implement HEAT tracking and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting improve data collection across all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria to develop subject expertise and best practice in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approachprojects.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 20191 Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) Number of targeted learners accessing intensive residential or summer school type activities on campus. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2010-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple 11 60 100 120 120 120 120 Some of this activity is expected to be part of the Aimhigher West Midlands Partnership mentioned below under collaborative activity 2 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage Masterclasses and subject enrichment. Number of learners accessing masterclasses and subject enrichment activities. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2010-11 700 1000 1000 1200 1200 1200 Activity is partly dependent on continued demand from Schools, Colleges, Academies and learners and use of Pupil Premium and other funding for cover, transport etc. Demand has been extremely high school students through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than under the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Aimhigher arrangements 3 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression Campus visits. Number of students living visiting campus for general HE experience days and aspiration raising events. Learners will be targeted by state school and from schools/colleges with 60% or more of students who live in low HEthe most disadvantaged IMD postcodes No 2010-participation neighbourhoods11 1500 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 Activity is partly dependent on continued demand from Schools, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020Colleges, Academies and learners and use of Pupil Premium and other funding for cover, transport etc. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than Demand has been extremely high under the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple Aimhigher arrangements 4 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) in schools and colleges. Number of outreach visits to schools and colleges where 60% or more of students are from IMD postcodes as above. These include parents evenings, Y9 options evenings, HE Guidance sessions. This is complement or replace lost funding and staffing in careers and connexions services. No 2010-11 20 70 70 70 70 70 5 Outreach / WP activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising Other (collaborative - please give details in Description the next column) To raise attainment Intensive mentoring in schools by running and colleges as part of the Aimhigher West Midlands Partnership. Number of mentors working (assume 5 learners/mentees per mentor). Mentees and Schools will be highly targeted as part of the Partnership mentioned below Yes 2010-11 50 25 25 25 25 25 Some of this activity will be part of the Aimhigher West Midlands Partnership mentioned below under collaborative activity. This figure may rise as and when more schools across the city contribute to the HE Progression Partnership. This figure is at present dependent on funding from Schools as part of Pupil premium or other sources. Please note this targets is for Aston Student Mentors and not learners. 6 Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) Student Tutoring, Mentoring and e-mentoring - Aston tutors and mentors working in target schools and colleges on academic and aspiration support via the long established student tutoring and mentoring schemes at Aston. Schools and Colleges with 60% or more of learners who live in the most disadvantaged IMD postcodes. No 2010-11 50 100 100 100 100 100 This figure includes activities such as after school clubs, STEM ambassadors, e-mentors and intensive mentors. This figure refers to Aston Student Volunteers/Mentors and not learner numbers. Learner numbers will vary according to the type of engagement and time of year. Some of these numbers may become part of the Aimhigher West Midlands collaborative partnership if more schools contribute to funding. 7 Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds engaged in intensive activity with collaborative partnership using a basket of indicators Yes 2010/11 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 Aimhigher West Midlands is a Partnership of 4 HEIs working to provide a programme of progression suport to disadvantaged KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners in at least 20 local schools. in at least 20 local schools. The partnership will also engage significant numbers of young people aged 14-19 in element of its programme. 8 Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of engaged young people from disadvantaged backgrounds engaged attaining 5 x GCSE Grade A* to C inc. English and maths is greater than local average for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes 2010/11 44.1% Bham FSM 32.3% Solihull FSM 1% over baseline 2% over baseline 3% over baseline 4% over baseline Aimhigher West Midlands is a partnership of 4 HEIs working to provide a programme of HE progression support to disadvantaged KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners in at least 20 local schools. This medium- term impact target applies to the cohort of young people age 14-16 engaging in the Aimhigher programme, the first of whom will not complete KS4 until 2013/14, and data on their outcomes will not be available until early 2015 (see above) 9 Outreach / WP activity (collaborative - please give details in the next column) Proportion of engaged young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in intensive activity target group applying for FT place in HE is greater than local average for YP from disadvantaged backgrounds, using a basket of indicators Yes 2010/11 58.75% Disadvantage d IMD 40.8% NS-SEC 4 to 7 38.21% LPN (Polar 2 Qs 1 and 2) 9.74% Disabled 1% over baseline 2% over baseline 3% over baseline 4% over baseline These long-term impact targets are reportable from 2014/15, as our cohort increases in numbers through to 2016/17. Targets have been included for 2018-19 subject based conferences inviting all teachers across Lancashire to continuation of specfic HEFCE funding for Widening Partiipation/student success and Cumbria a commitment from Schools/Colleges to develop support Universities with raising aspirations to enter University. The 2015-20 period is also subject expertise to a decline in young 18 year old applicants to HE and best practice increaed competition from apprenticeships and school leaver programmes. Aston University is committed to continuing its strong record for Accessible Excellence and this is a key element of its 2020 strategy. We have retained the target on Low Participation Neighbourhoods (using POLAR2) but recognise that this method has now been replaced with POLAR3. We will cotinue to monotor our performance against this benchmark with a view to updating or removing the target in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore, we have not established a longer timer series of targets for the current approachOptional commentary on milestones.

Table 7b - Other milestones and targets. Reference Number Select stage of the lifecycle Main Please select target type (from the drop-down menu) Target type (drop-down menu) menu Description (500 characters maximum) Is this a collaborative target? Baseline year Baseline data Yearly milestones (numeric where possible, however you may use text) Commentary on your milestones/targets or textual description where numerical description is not appropriate (500 characters maximum) 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 T16b_01 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (summer schools) 60% of those participating in the UNIQ summer schools make an application to Oxford, and 30% of those applying to receive an offer of a place. No Other (please give details in Description column) 53% application rate and 26% offer rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Baseline data from 2008-09 The UNIQ summer school was externally funded between 2010-2014 and met these milestones each year. The programme will continue to run, funded internally, and an independent evaluation is being commissioned which will help to identify future areas for development and future milestones. T16b_02 Access Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage high school students through Improve the participation, application, and success levels from schools and colleges who have had teachers attend the Regional Teacher Conferences, where these schools and college have either a range limited numbers of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2011-12 50 students 700 800 900 1000 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020qualified candidates or where there historically has been limited success in securing offers. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_02 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To work in collaboration with FE partners to strengthen the progression of students living in low HE-participation neighbourhoods, into HE Yes 2011-12 0 students 300 400 500 600 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_03 Access Multiple Outreach / WP activity (other - please give details in the next column) To engage primary school pupils through a range of outreach activity aimed at increasing engagement with and aspirations for higher education Yes 2015-16 0 students 250 300 350 400 TBC Our current strategic plan extends to 2020. Whilst this set of targets was develop more recently and is therefore over a slightly longer timeframe than the others, we do not plan extend the series of targets further until a more over-arching strategic review is undertaken T16b_04 Access Attainment raising No Other (please give details in Description column) To raise attainment 15% success rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Baseline data from 2008-09 The Teachers' Conferences were externally funded between 2010-2014 and met these milestones each year. The programme will continue to run, funded internally, and an independent evaluation is being commissioned which will help to identify future areas for development and future milestones. T16b_03 Access Contextual data Using contextual information in schools by running 6 subject based conferences inviting the admissions process to identify candidates who may be suitable to be interviewed on the basis of either time in care, or socio-economic and educational disadvantage. The expectation is that identified candidates would then achieve the same success rate in receiving offers as all teachers across Lancashire and Cumbria applicants to develop subject expertise and best practice Oxford from equivalent school or college sectors. No 2012-13 19.9% success rate for flagged students compared with 24.5% for all UK domiciled applicants N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Overall offer success rates vary from year to year, so outcomes will be reported in raising attainment (attendees 280) Yes 2016the annual statistical dataset Optional commentary on milestones. This box is character-17 0 conferences 6 TBC TBC TBC TBC We intend limited to develop a more outcome-focused target for raising attainment and are gathering baseline data to enable us to do so. Therefore1000 characters; however, we have not established are happy for you to upload additional ‘supporting information’ as a longer timer series of targets for the current approachseparate Word/pdf document.