Hepp’s UniHEroes programme introduces Y5 and Y6 pupils to the concept of higher education and higher-level skills, aiming to ignite a spark of interest that will raise aspirations and confidence. Our graduate interns and student ambassadors deliver classroom-based sessions using gamification and activities to keep pupils engaged, reinforce learning and support skills acquisition. Some people […]
At Hepp we are regularly invited to attend school events such as Y8/Y9/post-16 Options Evenings, Careers Fayres or Progression Evenings. However, we’ve found that when we attend these events with just a static information stand, our impact is limited with the students who most need to hear our message. If someone has already ruled out […]
As well as coming into school to deliver our workshops, another great way to utilise Hepp’s offer is to have a university campus visit as one of your engagements. These are available for up to 50 students at either Sheffield Hallam University or the University of Sheffield. Schools can choose that cohort of students however […]
HeppHUB is a useful area of our website, which provides quick and easy signposting for schools to higher education related outreach activity from all the local providers: Sheffield Hallam University, the University of Sheffield, University Campus Barnsley, University Centre Rotherham, Doncaster College, Sheffield College, Chesterfield College and Northern College. They’re great ways for your students […]
There are many different ways that Hepp can deliver engagements to schools, but a recent great example was a Year 8 Drop-Down day at Newfield School in Sheffield. The school had dedicated the whole day to opportunity and careers, which our “Choices & Pathways” workshops integrated into very effectively. Our sessions focused explicitly on the […]
