Working across South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire to encourage more children, young people and adults to consider higher education opportunities.
This week we are focussing on those all important personal statements 💭 The UCAS hub has all the information you need, from key dates to handy guides. You can even get some virtual work experience, a great opportunity to develop some transferable skills! 🖥️ The personal statement structure has changed for 2026 entry, requiring students to answer three questions on why they're interested in the course, their suitability, and extracurricular/supercurricular activities that have helped prepare…
6 hours ago
Welcome back schools and colleges! Whilst you were away our fantastic EA's and some brave kids across South Yorkshire have been on some half-term adventures with HeppSY and Endeavour. Day 1: Our first adventure was weaselling🌄.This involved squeezing and sliding in and out of rocks in the peaks. It was a super fun and challenging experience helped by some gorgeous weather. Day 2: We went canoeing along one of Sheffield's canals 🛶. Learners tied canoes…
9 days ago
So you've been to open days, written a personal statement, applied through UCAS, accepted an offer, what's next?🙋♀️ Sports and societies are a great way to make friends, build skills, and learn something new. The University of Sheffield has over 250 societies, so there's something for everyone! Some of the wackiest UK societies include: 🥫Hummus Society at The University of Manchester 🧹Quidditch Society at The University of Oxford 👹Shrek Society at The University of Glasgow…
2 weeks ago
📅 Weekly Roundup! 📅 Here's a look at all the exciting activities we've been up to this week at Hepp and HeppSY! 🔥 🌟 @westfieldschoolsheffield Y7 Achieve Workshops. 🏫 @whittingtongreenschool Sheffield Hallam University Campus Visit. 🧠 Astrea Academy Dearne MIP Y8 Decide Workshops. 🗣 Penistone Grammar School Y9 Belong Workshops. 🎓 Rossington All Saints Academy Y9 Understand. 🎯 Goals Breakfast Clubs at @netherwoodalc & @thrybergh_academy. 🎓 Outwood Academy Valley Post 16 Student Life Higher Education…
3 weeks ago
🌟 WEEKLY JUNGLE REPORT! 🌟 Your favourite Hepp-brities have been BUSY! 🌴👑 🎯 Rolled into Derby for our HE Can project experience day - we weren't SPARE-ing any effort with our bowling skills! Striking conversations about higher education (and occasionally pins too)! 🎓 Trekked through the educational jungle of South Yorkshire, delivering workshops on higher education paths that were anything but PATH-etic! No bush tucker trials, just students hungry for knowledge! 🌟 The highlight? Our…
4 weeks ago
Ready for the most anticipated derby of the season? No, not THAT one... Hepp vs HeppSY of course! ⚽ HeppSY started the week off strong, with the aptly named GOALS Breakfast Club taking place in @netherwoodalc, @thrybergh_academy, and @waleshighschool. ⚽ Hepp also got off to a flying start, with Hinde House Secondary School visiting the University of Sheffield for a Campus Visit and Y8 and Y9 Belong Workshops. ⚽ HeppSY took their game to new…
5 weeks ago
Happy Young Carers Action Day! 💖✨ This year’s theme is "Give Me A Break", focusing on the importance of rest and respite for young carers. ☕ If you're a young carer considering higher education, don't miss our comprehensive guide. Discover the wide range of support available throughout your academic journey, from school, to sixth form to university. 📚💪 #YoungCarersActionDay #HigherEducation #Outreach #WideningParticiptation #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster #Barnsley #University #JourneyToHE #HE #SheffieldIsSuper #SouthYorkshire #SouthYorks #UniConnect
6 weeks ago
We're back with another insightful Hepp twilight session on Thursday 27th March!🌙 💻 Join us for an informative webinar designed to help young people navigate exam season with confidence and resilience. We will cover: - top tips for effective revision techniques - supporting wellbeing during the exam period. - Q & A with a parent and carer ambassador who has experience supporting a young person through this process. These webinars are aimed at parents and…
6 weeks ago
🎭✨ And the Oscar Goes To... This Week! 🎬🏆 This week's blockbuster hit featured Doncaster College stealing the show with a gripping performance in Routes Post-18 workshop, while Sheffield College delivered a multi-award-winning epic covering Student Journey, Mindset, Routes Post-18 & Student Finance—a true tour de force! 🎓🎞️ Meanwhile, RNN North Notts & Dearne Valley had a surprise guest appearance from Stephen Seki, delivering wisdom worthy of a Best Speaker award. 🎤👏 The Best Cinematography…
6 weeks ago
Have you ever heard of ‘good bragging’? 🤔 This was one of the many topics discussed at yesterday’s Uni Connect Partnership Day hosted by HeppSY. It was wonderful to be joined by our colleagues from HOP, LiNCHigher, Inspiring Choices, Future U and Go Higher West Yorkshire at Sheffield Hallam University. 🎓 We came together to celebrate our successes, share strategies, and reflect on the value we provide as partners of the Uni Connect Programme. Today’s…
6 weeks ago
Fancy a takeaway this Friday? Well here's some free delivery!😋 🥡On Monday, we served Mindset, She Can, and Meta Method workshops to Sheffield College, Ecclesfield School, Clifton Community School and Outwood Academy Shafton. 🍔Tuesday gave Wickersley and Hinde House a taste of Meta Method. 🍟On Wednesday, Astrea were treated to an appetiser of student life, with a campus tour of Sheffield Hallam University. Hinde House also took advantage of our brunch menu, starting their 12-week…
7 weeks ago
🗣️ 📖 🎤 During half-term, our EAs had a wonderful Development Day Session from @the_speaker_matt at @projectspksy! The session focussed on effectively engaging with young people, and how this can be done through body language, vocal techniques, personal storytelling, and much much more!! It was a really engaging and interesting session, and our EAs are excited to use all the techniques they learnt in more school deliveries! (Osla even won herself 400 tea bags for…
7 weeks ago
A few weeks ago our Hepp EAs, Yared and Shannon, vlogged their day out on delivery at anthonygellschool Let's see what they got up to... 🚗 ☀️ ⛰️ 🏫 ☕ 🍽️ 🥦 👨🏫 🌇
8 weeks ago
A Series of Targeted 🎯 Posts. Check out some of our tips and tricks to help keep you relaxed, even after half term!🧠 HeppSY's Motivate package introduces the importance of mindset, providing learners with useful information to help nurture a growth mindset and develop a contingency plan for results day. It also features a presentation from award-winning motivational speaker Stephen Seki, whose journey is nothing short of inspirational 💪. For more information about our Motivate…
8 weeks ago
It's our fifth twilight session of the year!🌙 💻 Our twilight webinars are for parents, carers, students teachers, and advisors, and are delivered in partnership by Hepp, HeppSY, Sheffield Hallam University, and the University of Sheffield. Our next one is an opportunity to find out what disabled student allowance (DSA) is and how you apply. It is never too early to start. Come along to our session to make sure all the support you need…
8 weeks ago
🌟 Happy half term! That's a wrap on another amazing term at Hepp and HeppSY. From delivering inspiring workshops and exploring higher education pathways, to watching you all grow in confidence - it's been incredible. Whether you're considering university, apprenticeships, or still exploring your options, we hope this break gives you time to reflect and dream big! To all our wonderful schools, colleges, and partners - thank you for welcoming us into your classrooms. Your…
9 weeks ago
❤️ Happy Valentine's Day!❤️ Hepp and HeppSY have been hard at work this week, fighting for their one true love- breaking down barriers to HE. It's a very fulfilling long-term relationship! 💐 We've been spreading the love for metacognition at Wickersley School, Clifton Community School, Thrybergh Academy, Hinde House, and Outwood Academy Shafton. 💌 Our second Elevate trip saw students from Longley Park Sixth Form and Outwood Post 16 Centre take the coach to the…
9 weeks ago
Happy National Apprenticeship week!🎉 🥳 #NAW2025 This week, our Targeted series is focussing on Routes Post-18, where we explore the differences between HE and FE, HE options, and degree apprenticeships.💼 We also feature education journeys from our team of HeppSY EAs, highlighting that all degrees provide transferable skills that are applicable to the world of work. Our EAs took three very different routes, but ended up in the same job!👨⚖️🧠📚 HeppSY's Routes Post-18 workshop provides…
10 weeks ago
forcing my millennial colleague to react to higher education memes 🤭🤭 #universitylife #highereducation #hepp #heppsy #university #universitymemes #funny #reaction #memes
10 weeks ago
📺 TUNE IN TO THIS WEEKS ROUNDUP! On our programming this week: 📺 GOALS Breakfast Club for your morning viewing. 📺 HE Can pilot episode at Trinity Academy. 📺 LEVELS: an exciting new programme helps learners climb to new heights. 📺 Special Guest Hosts: Achieve, Decide, and Understand. 📺 Belong: SHU Campus Tour Edition. A big thank you to all of our starring schools this week! Stay tuned for another Roundup episode next week!
10 weeks ago
Missing The Traitors? Well here's a brand new series for you! ⭐ Introducing A Series of Targeted Posts!⭐ Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting some of the key topics that HeppSY cover in their Targeted strand. This week we're focussing on student finance, with a feature from our very own Engagement Assistant, Kaydian.💸 💰 Our Student Finance interactive workshop includes a brand new activity, that allows learners to explore a range of financial…
11 weeks ago
📚 What a packed week we've had at Hepp and HeppSY delivering our interactive workshops and resources across South Yorkshire! The EAs started the week with campus visits to @sheffieldhallamuni for our Dinnington High School and Hungerhill School learners. 🎓 Stephen Seki shared his powerful story with learners at Doncaster College and HeppSY brought the Meta Method project to Outwood Academy Shafton and Clifton Community School. Learners from Trinity Academy visited University of Sheffield and…
11 weeks ago
It's our fourth twilight session of the year!🌙 💻 Our twilight webinars are for parents, carers, teachers, and advisors, and are delivered in partnership by Hepp, HeppSY, Sheffield Hallam University, and the University of Sheffield. Come along to this 45-minute information session where Hepp and Student Finance England will explain how student finance works for higher education. 📅 Thursday 13th February 2025- 17:00-17:45 🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio
12 weeks ago
Here are some January highlights from an action-packed couple weeks with Hepp and HeppSY! ✨ We’ve been to Oxford and back and delivered loads of fun workshops and assemblies across South Yorkshire and NE Derbyshire. 🥅 The GOALS Breakfast Club got underway at Wales High School last week, and students there have been working on setting up a new enrichment activity for their school. The students are deciding between a Sports Club, Karate Club or…
12 weeks ago
Last week we took a group of students to Magdalen College, Oxford for a campus tour, admissions workshop and a gorgeous lunch! Myths were well and truly busted; we learnt that nearly 70% of pupils at Oxford went to state schools! It was great to hear what they are doing to reduce the education gap, as well as the range of support they offer. Big thanks to staff and pupils for attending, and @magdalenoxford for…
13 weeks ago
