Working with Schools Sample Clauses

Working with Schools.  EMS work in partnership with schools to ensure that all EMS teachers have consistent professional standards. This is achieved through the implementation of a range of policies and procedures including this Service Level Agreement (EMS101) and “Starting on the Right Note” a teacher handbook (EMS201). These measures ensure teachers and schools know what is expected of them.

Working with Schools. 3.2.1 In 2012/13 we will focus on three schools’ outreach programmes: − Schools for HE programme: Aim 4 Uni − S6 Enhancement − Improving Access in HE Professions: Reach A summary of activity planned for 2012/13 is shown in Appendix 2: 3.2.2 Through Aim4Uni we co-ordinate activities with the schools in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire that have the lowest rates of progression to higher education. The aim is to give these school-pupils the opportunity to learn about, and become familiar with, higher education, in order that they view it as a realistic possibility for them, and feel comfortable with University life when they join as a student. 3.2.3 We continue to work with Schools to extend the range of options available to Senior Phase pupils through the delivery of academic content via our flexible science program and have also introduced an initiative through which we deliver academic content to S6 pupils in subjects to which they might not otherwise be exposed (e.g. Law). 3.2.4 We continue to support ASPIRENorth, with whom we have a SHEP progression agreement. Regular activity includes: − S5 Visits - departmental visits, Student Association workshops, student panels, campus tours, etc − S3 – Try It Out Days – pupils take part in a range of subject sessions − S4 Residential Events – Subjects sessions, workshops and tours 3.2.5 Events and initiatives offered through Reach attracted over 300 attendees in 2012 compared to 140 in 2011; we will grow this interaction by 7% in 2013. We expect to see the impact of Reach on applications by 2013/14.

Working with Schools. 5.1 AUB acknowledges the importance of structured, targeted work with schools and colleges to support student engagement, aspiration and attainment within creative disciplines. We identify specific schools and colleges with whom we undertake collaborative work. The University has a policy of targeting schools and colleges which have a high proportion of non-traditional students, a low conversion to higher education, and a strong portfolio within the creative arts. Target schools and colleges are reviewed annually, based on indices of disadvantage which may include: POLAR 3 (LPN 1), percentage receiving fee school meals; percentage achieving 5+ A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and maths. 5.2 It is intended to increase the number of linked schools and colleges over the coming years, but no specific target is set for this work as AUB is mindful that its natural catchment area covers parts of the south-west and south-east, and London. The numbers of students whose home address is further from the University remain small; and hence, our work is focused on those institutions which are local, or where there is a realistic prospect of conversion to higher education at the University. 5.3 The group of target schools and colleges is reviewed on a regular basis, to identify the impact of our work. Where sustained interventions have not proved effective in bringing about any meaningful change, we shall adopt alternative approaches, which may include discontinuing work with the provider. 5.4 The University engages with schools through offering a wide range of activities. This includes Portfolio Advice Days, where groups of non-traditional learners from selected schools and colleges attend the institution to meet with academic staff and to discuss their portfolio, and how best to present themselves and their work as part of a future application for higher education. In addition, they have a campus tour, visiting studios where current students are making work, and have the chance to learn more about the higher education experience. The success of these activities is well established, with a positive trend in applications from attendees. 5.5 Evaluation of activity may be based upon quantitative or qualitative evidence, e.g. Case studies Bursary recipients GCSE results Applications/enrolments Testament of feeder schools/colleges 5.6 The Arts University Bournemouth uses this evaluation to build upon its range of creative initiatives, e.g. Specialist Spring/Summe...

Working with Schools. Our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS) allows students in the final year of secondary school to experience higher education level study in school alongside their other subjects and enhance their career prospects. Students can choose from a range of high quality modules at SCQF Level 7, giving them opportunity to broaden their knowledge of their Higher and Advanced Higher subjects or to try a topic which is not available in school. Experience of independent, degree level study and access to all OU student facilities, including personal tutors and our renowned online library, helps to prepare pupils for the transition to university or college. Extra study can help school-leavers’ UCAS applications to stand out and they can also use the credit they gain towards a qualification with the OU. YASS is to be included on Insight (the Scottish Government benchmarking tool for the senior phase) and can be added to UCAS forms as another qualification. Since its introduction in Scotland as a pilot with Highland Council in 2007/08, YASS has grown so that over 100 schools throughout Scotland and over 700 pupils have participated in 2014/15 to date. YASS has proved to be a very attractive addition to many schools, particularly smaller ones, those in remote areas and with limited numbers staying on to S6, that encounter difficulties in providing breadth of choice for their pupils. The OU in Scotland welcomed the support of the Scottish Funding Council to extend YASS and to increase use of the scheme in SHEP schools. As a result of the YASS+ Project, we are working towards a target of 25 SHEP schools participating in YASS. To date 29 SHEP schools have participated in YASS. 18 SHEP schools are participating in YASS in 2014-15 which is an increase of 38% on the previous year. The interim figure for the number of pupils from SHEP schools has tripled in 2014-15 from the previous year. SFC funding for the YASS+ Project has enabled the OU to provide an interim solution for school pupils to fund studying OU modules but a long term solution is still being sought. The Scottish Government is conducting a review of the Part-time Xxx Xxxxx with the view of reporting by July 2015 and a decision being made regarding the eligibility of YASS students in time for AY 2016-17. Through the Outcome Agreement, The OU in Scotland is therefore asking the Scottish Funding Council to extend its provision by meeting the costs of YASS module fees for the interim period of 2015-16.