Information for Schools and Teachers
The support and active engagement of local schools and teachers is crucial in allowing us to identify young people who could benefit from our programme. Whether by requesting a workshop in school, or encouraging individual pupils to apply to our sustained contact programmes, you provide our best link to the young people we are keen to work with.
Pupil A is still doing really well at school. She really benefitted from the programme last year. I am not sure what she wants to go on and do but she will most certainly be welcome to do A-levels and is a definite candidate for uni.
Participant's Head of Year
What we offer
Our aim is to offer a fresh perspective on the post-16 learning journey, which is complementary to the work already done in schools.
Our three flagship programmes are:
In addition, we can visit schools to deliver sessions on careers, or study and revision skills, including a 'supporting study and revision' session for parents. We are always keen to discuss areas for development, so please do get in touch with any queries you may have on 01865 280198 or by email at wp@admin.ox.ac.uk
What you can expect from us
In order to make it as simple and pleasant as possible for you to work with us, we will:
- Respond in a timely fashion to enquiries and requests
- Discuss your requirements at the time of booking an event
- Be as flexible as possible regarding dates
- Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate pupils' special requirements, where we are informed of these in advance
- Give the maximum possible notice in the event of cancellation or changes to an activity
When running an activity, we will always:
- Arrive promptly or call ahead to advise you of unavoidable delays en-route
- Treat participants and school staff with courtesy and respect
- Clearly explain the aims of the activity
- Support and encourage active participation by all pupils
- Provide the materials needed to take part
We always take the following safeguarding precautions:
- Our staff and student mentors undergo enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks
- Our staff and student mentors complete NSPCC accredited child protection training
- Our activities are covered by the University's Public Liability insurance
- Our activities are covered by in-depth risk assessments
What we expect from you
During workshops or presentations in school, and whole class visits to the University, we ask that teachers:
- Remain present throughout
- Retain responsibility for behaviour and discipline
- Encourage active participation
- Treat our staff and student mentors with courtesy and respect
To ensure that our sustained contact programmes run as smoothly as possible, we ask that teachers:
- Promote our opportunities to eligible pupils and their parents or guardians
- Return requested paperwork before stated deadlines
- Inform us as soon as possible of any extenuating circumstances for a pupil missing the deadline
- Share relevant information on pupils that may help us to support them in participating
- Make us aware of any changes to a participant's school situation as soon as possible
