Outreach Activities

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

FOR SIXTH FORM AND FE STUDENTS

Along with organisations up and down the country, we are adapting to the challenges presented by the coronavirus crisis. We are working to reassure everyone at LJMU about the measures we have put in place to protect and support all of our staff and students, as well as offering specific support and help to anyone who may feel particularly vulnerable or concerned.

Our campuses have been adapted to ensure they are safe. We have measures in place to control the flow of people around our buildings and deal with the large numbers of students and staff that make our university so friendly and lively.

For further information, please visit our dedicated microsite: ljmu.ac.uk/movingforward

Here you will find a wide range of resources to help you see how we plan to move forward. Although much of our guidance will apply to everyone, we have some specific advice for students. We will keep this information regularly updated, especially if Government guidance changes.

MEET THE OUTREACH TEAM

INSPIRING PUPILS TO PROGRESS TO UNIVERSITY

Take advantage of our engaging programmes for schools and colleges

At LJMU we encourage the progression to higher education for anyone who wants to access it, regardless of background or social status. As one of the university’s key values, providing transformational opportunities for all communities is at the heart of our outreach programmes.

Working closely with teachers, career advisors, pupils, parents and communities across the UK, our aim is to inspire individuals to pursue a university education. By supporting the decisionmaking and application journey, our outreach programmes help prospective students make an informed choice about their

future. Involving our student advocates in activities ensures that participants are given an authentic and informed perspective. We not only provide expertise, advice and guidance but also opportunities for prospective students to ‘try out’ higher education with programmes such as subject taster sessions, student shadowing and free summer residentials.

Pete Dolan Outreach Manager

PETE DOLAN

Responsible for: The Team Northern Ireland Schools

ANDREW COOPER

Responsible

Responsible

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CATHERINE SHILLITO

Responsible

KAREN FORMAN

Responsible for: Progression Curriculum Schools

Responsible for: Northern Ireland Schools Progression Curriculum Schools

CHRIS PRESCOTT

HANNAH WILLIAMS

BEN KIBBLE SMITH

CAROLYNE BERRY

SARAH LAKE

SHARON RODEN

WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

LJMU offers over 23,000 students an unbeatable student experience

Our programmes focus on student employability with industry-informed practical learning and opportunities for work placements. We engage with leading organisations to give students the vital experience employers are looking for, making our graduates highly sought after.

OPEN DAYS/ VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS

For dates, latest information, and to register visit ljmu.ac.uk/opendays

LJMU CAMPUS TOURS* LJMU OPEN DAYS*

Student-led campus tours take place monthly when possible, visit website for details: ljmu.ac.uk/opendays

Our Open Days are not to be missed events. You will receive a warm welcome at both our face to face and virtual events as you find out more about LJMU. n Listen to academic-led subject talks n Speak with lecturers and have the opportunity to ask questions n Attend talks on LJMU, student finance and accommodation n Tour some of LJMU’s fantastic facilities

Learn more about LJMU scholarships

NAVIGATING HIGHER EDUCATION

Tailored presentations and interactions designed to support students with their decision making. Programmes designed to help further knowledge of Higher Education.

SKILL ENHANCEMENT

Sessions provide students with the opportunity to advance their academic-related skills to support them in their Level 3 studies and prepare them for Level 4 education.

THE LJMU

EXPERIENCE

Discover what LJMU and the fantastic city of Liverpool have to offer as a destination of choice. Our activities really give students a sense of what it’s like to study at Liverpool John Moores University.

The one thing I love about LJMU is the massive support the university offers. I came to Liverpool not knowing anyone, yet I was struck by how comfortable I felt from the very beginning. Three years on and I am still shocked at how quickly Liverpool became like a second home to me.

*Subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Some activities and events may be delivered online, if in person activity is not possible.

Connie Shane from Bangor, County Down, studies BA (Hons) History and English.

The importance of the Gatsby Benchmarks are highlighted in The Good Career Guidance Report, published in January 2018. These eight benchmarks highlight what areas schools and colleges are expected to follow to build a strong careers plan.

Most people associate benchmark 7 (encounters with further and higher education) as the only benchmark relating to universities. All students by the age of 16 should have had one encounter with higher education and by the age of 18 at least two encounters. Our outreach activities incorporate as many of the benchmarks as possible, to support students and careers teams. Each of our activities in this guide show which benchmark they match.

These activities can be delivered at your school/ college in person or as a virtual event, or here at Liverpool John Moores and can be tailored to your students’ needs.

NAVIGATING HIGHER EDUCATION

Tailored presentations and interactions designed to support students with their decision making. Take a look at our programmes aimed at introducing learners to higher education.

SIXTH FORM INDUCTION DAYS AND BESPOKE CAMPUS VISITS*

Get your students off to the best possible start in Year 12 by holding your sixth form induction at LJMU. Bringing students onto campus, or experiencing a full virtual schedule, is a brilliant way to give them a feel for what university life is like.

Benefits

n Tailored to meet your requirements

n Raises aspirations and provides learners with a realistic idea of what to expect from university in terms of academic and personal/social development

n Provides advice on how learners can use their time effectively in sixth form

n Devised and delivered by student advocates, our subject taster sessions offer insight into a huge range of subjects taught at university.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/4/7

*Subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Some activities and events may be delivered online, if in person activity is not possible.

INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER EDUCATION

An engaging presentation outlining the benefits of continuing study into higher education, what students can expect to achieve, and the importance of working hard and maximising opportunities in sixth form. By providing up-to-date information, advice and guidance related to HE, this session aims to raise aspirations among young people, with the objective of increasing and widening participation in higher education.

Benefits

n Helps learners understand what they can expect to achieve by continuing into higher education and the importance of working hard and maximising opportunities in sixth form

n Up-to-date information, advice and guidance related to HE

n Raises aspirations among young people and supports them in the decision making process

n Uncovers details about the different opportunities available at university including different subjects on offer, employability for graduates, types of universities, e.g. campus/city, modes of study e.g. sandwich degrees, and extracurricular opportunities such as studying abroad.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

NAVIGATING HIGHER EDUCATION

UCAS AND THE PERSONAL STATEMENT MASTERCLASS

With the competition for university places becoming tougher each year, the need for a strong UCAS personal statement is a crucial part of a student’s application.

Benefits

n Covers the dos and don’ts of personal statement writing

n Focuses on the importance of getting involved in enrichment opportunities through school/college and extracurricular activities to support students’ applications to higher education

n Provides transparency in advising pupils what a university admissions tutor looks for so that pupils can maximise the possibility of a successful application

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

STUDENT LIFE

In this programme, learners can find out what university is really like from our Student Advocates.

Benefits

n Delivered by fully trained and DBS checked Student Advocates

n Learners’ questions are answered on topics such as managing the transition to university, how to make friends, managing finances, studying, and moving away from family and friends

n Provides an opportunity for pupils to have an open discussion with current university students who are approachable and easy to relate to. Student Advocates help reassure pupils about any concerns they may have and encourage them to make informed decisions about their future

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7

STUDENT FINANCE AND BUDGETING AS A STUDENT

Dispelling the myths surrounding student funding and highlighting the support packages available, the aim of this presentation is to make student finance as clear as possible.

Benefits

n An engaging and interactive discussion with learners about the whole student finance process - from how and when to apply and where to find key information, right through to the finer details. This includes how to pay for university tuition fees, applying for maintenance loans, eligibility for bursaries and

scholarships, and the repayment of student loans.

n Handy advice on how to make money go further while at university

n Budgeting tips that all students need to know before they embark on the university experience

n How LJMU’s partnership with Blackbullion, an online budgeting tool, can help learners further prepare for managing their money at university

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

Using an online interactive platform, we explore routes students can take to gain their ideal job. Using a Spartan questionnaire, students will be asked a series of questions which builds a portfolio of careers, degree and apprenticeship options.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/2/3/7/8

NAVIGATING HIGHER EDUCATION PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

Interested in working and studying in tandem? A Degree Apprenticeship is a relatively new route into higher education combining employment with part-time study.

Benefits

n Explains how a Degree Apprenticeship works, the application process and how this mode of study differs from a traditional degree programme

n Enables pupils to discover the Degree Apprenticeships available at LJMU

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

CAREERS AFTER UNIVERSITY

Decisions made about university course choice will have an impact on future career options. This series of presentations explores the breadth of careers available to graduates and explores the jobs taken by LJMU graduates from different subject areas.

In line with LJMU’s Faculty structure, there are five career talks in this series:

n Science n Engineering and Technology n Health n Arts, Professional and Social Studies n Business and Law

This session also identifies the skills gaps of the future and earning potential of graduates from a variety of subject areas.

LJMU’s outreach team also represent the university at school and college careers fairs and are happy to accept requests for specific career talks.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/4/7/8

UNIVERSITY FOR PARENTS

We are happy to deliver sessions aimed at parents at careers fairs or parents evening. These sessions can explain the university application process and understanding student finance.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT THE LJMU EXPERIENCE

Gain the necessary academic skills. Sessions provide students with the opportunity to advance their academic-related skills to support them in their Level 3 studies and prepare them for Level 4 education.

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION SUPPORT

The Extended Project Qualification provides the opportunity to gain additional UCAS points thus providing students with a better opportunity to meet the entry requirements for preferred university course choices. LJMU can support students in identifying an area of interest, advising on effective research and evaluation skills, Harvard referencing, and academic writing skills.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

PRESENTATION SKILLS

At university and in employment, presentation skills are a necessary acquisition in the modern world. This session discusses the core elements of creating a good presentation, delivery methods and encouraging students out of their comfort zone to present in front of their peers.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

REVISION/STUDY SKILLS

An organised and structured approach to revision can make the difference to effective exam preparation. LJMU runs a series of sixth form sessions focused on revision techniques. Booking opens in the spring term.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

STUDY/WORK/LIFE BALANCE

Coping with the pressures of sixth form can sometimes be difficult. LJMU offers advice on how to recognise the signs of stress and manage stressrelated symptoms. Relaxation methods and tips on how to maintain a healthy work/life balance feature in this session.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

SUBJECT CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Would you welcome input from LJMU in supporting the A level or BTEC curriculum for any of your Level 3 subjects? Contact us to see how academic

expertise in LJMU might be able to enhance curriculum delivery and enrich the experience of your students.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Advice on what to expect at university interviews, how to prepare and succeed for courses where an interview is a critical element of the selection process.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/7/8

Discover what LJMU and the fantastic city of Liverpool have to offer as a destination of choice. Our activities really give students a sense of what it’s like to study at Liverpool John Moores University.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MASTERCLASS

For many students, deciding what subject to pursue can be a dilemma. Delivered in-school/ college by a current course lecturer or student, this session provides valuable information on what is involved in studying specific courses, including information on entry requirements and details on teaching and learning at university level.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/4/7/8

LJMU SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS

An overview of studying at LJMU, the range of courses on offer and what you can expect from living in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/7

OPEN DAYS*

Open Days provide a broad experience of what LJMU and Liverpool has to offer for students. If you would like a group of students to attend an Open Day, either a virtual or in person event, please email us so we can help you prepare to get the most from your visit.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/4/7/8

SUMMER UNIVERSITY*

A fantastic way to find out what life at university is really like, we invite Year 12 students to spend a few days studying on one of our courses, stay in student accommodation and meet current students to get the inside track on student life. Past subjects on offer have included architecture, engineering, policing studies, law, sports development and health and social care.

Gatsby benchmarks: 1/3/4/7/8

*Subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Some activities and events may be delivered online, if in person activity is not possible.

VIRTUAL DELIVERY/ UNIVERSITY OUTREACH SUPPORT

We are happy to deliver sessions for your students virtually using different platforms which meets your safeguarding policies. We have also compiled a number of useful open access short videos/links to different websites to support students and we are creating new session content all the time.

TEACHERS AND ADVISORS RESOURCES FOR APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

We have created a dedicated page which provides advice and resources for teachers and advisors who are in the process of supporting their students thinking about and applying to university.

It breaks down the decision-making process into different support areas. It starts with considering the benefits of university, researching courses and careers then leads on to explaining the UCAS process itself and how to make an application as competitive as possible. Each section has helpful links and activities to support your students every step of the way

For more information visit: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/ undergraduate-students/outreach/ virtual-delivery-outreach-support

For more information visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/study undergraduate-students/outreach/ teachers-and-advisors-resourcesfor-applying-to-university

LJMU FOR ALL

LJMU are committed to supporting those under-represented in Higher Education and actively seeks to work with young people from low socio-economic backgrounds, pupils from specific ethnic backgrounds who are under-represented in Higher Education, disabled young people and young adult carers. In respect to progression to Higher Education, one of the largest underrepresented groups is looked after children and care leavers.

The Outreach Team deliver a series of activities each year designed to support young people who have spent time in or are currently in local authority care. One of our largest events is held during National Care Leavers Week, where young people aged 13-17 who have the potential to achieve and enter HE are welcomed on campus to experience a whole host of HE-related activities.

Now in its fourth year, LJMU host an innovative two day summer residential for Year 10 students in local authority care. This is a great opportunity for young people to experience life at LJMU, have hands on taster sessions and hear first-hand about the support that is available to them at LJMU.

In addition to the above, we offer one-to-one mentoring and bespoke visits to those who are care experienced and may feel more comfortable meeting on a one-to-one basis.

The success of these initiatives is reliant on close partnership with local schools/colleges and the surrounding local authorities who provide essential expertise in regards to the needs of individuals.

University

MATURE STUDENTS

Liverpool John Moores University has a rich tradition of welcoming mature students. We are always keen to support those returning to education and offer a range of interventions for 21+ students. We have opportunities for students to visit our drop ins to discuss accommodation, receive expert funding advice and pick up tips for UCAS applications. We also have current mature students at the drop ins to answer any questions on the student experience at LJMU.

Our monthly online chats allow mature enquirers to have questions answered by LJMU staff and students without having to visit the university. Enquirers can speak to other prospective mature students in a group chat or speak one-to-one with staff or current students.

In addition our team are happy to speak to adult learners in FE colleges, community centres or elsewhere, offering bespoke workshops or talks for students on site in areas such as:

Access to higher education talks

Student finance information sessions

UCAS application process and

has allowed me to grow as a person and gain a new identity away from just being labelled as a care leaver.

Shaunna

Devine, BSc (Hons) Psychology

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE*

Work-related learning is included in every degree programme, so you will have the chance to engage in real world projects, go on placement or complete internships and apply your skills in professional settings. This includes: work placements, internships, projects with work-based contacts, simulations of workplace activity, employer-driven case studies and off-campus work-related learning.

LJMU’s facilities are designed to replicate work environments so that you can gain the key skills and experience relevant to your chosen career. These include science, technology and engineering laboratories, broadcast quality TV and radio studios, a forensic scene-of-crime lab, a ship simulator, theatre and rehearsal spaces, a mock courtroom, clinical practice suites, art gallery and much more.

John Bishop ‘In Conversation’ with LJMU students in Liverpool Screen School.

OUR LOCATION LIVERPOOL

However you decide to get here, you’ll find that Liverpool is extremely accessible from just about any destination.

There are major motorway links to the M62, M57, M58 and M56 and all are within easy reach of the city centre and LJMU itself. Liverpool is well served by public transport too, with a mainline railway station (Liverpool Lime Street) located right in the city centre, a National Express coach station, a ferry terminal and an underground railway. In addition, there are two city centre bus stations, taxis are cheap and plentiful, and, if you need to go over the river, you can always take a ferry ‘cross the Mersey.

30 MINUTE FLIGHTS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND*

Liverpool John Moores University is the #1 choice for Northern Irish students studying in England, Wales or Scotland.**

*Flights leave daily from Belfast International, Belfast City and City of Derry airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

**UCAS End of cycle Report 2018

45MINS FROM WALES*

Liverpool John Moores University is the #2 choice for Welsh students studying in England

*Typical Journey times from Wrexham

**UCAS End of cycle Report 2018

MANCHESTER TO LIVERPOOL 35min

LEEDS TO LIVERPOOL 1hr 23min

BIRMINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL 1hr 37min

LONDON TO LIVERPOOL 2hrs 30min

NEWCASTLE TO LIVERPOOL 2hrs 49min

GLASGOW TO LIVERPOOL 3hrs 10min

CARDIFF TO LIVERPOOL 3hrs 30min

LJMU LOCATION MAP

Sections

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Campus areas are highlighted for your convenience. Top left is City Campus highlighted in purple, and Mount Pleasant Campus is highlighted in pink, bottom right. Accommodation sites are marked in turquoise.

WHERE DO STUDENTS LIVE?

The accommodation website can help you make your selection. Visit ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation to find the accommodation best suited to where their lectures are.

KEY

LJMU Buildings

Student Accommodation (Halls) Liverpool Landmarks

LJMU City Campus

LJMU Mount Pleasant Campus Train Stations / Bus Stations

Parking

LJMU BUILDINGS

Cherie Booth Building C4

Copperas Hill Development D2

Education Building E1 Exchange Station B3

Henry Cotton Building C3

James Parsons Building C4

Joe H Makin Centre E1

John Foster Building E2

John Lennon Art & Design Bld E2

Libraries

Aldham Robarts Library E2

Avril Robarts Library B4

Max Perutz Building C4

Peter Jost Centre C4

Redmonds Building D2

Tithebarn Building B3

Tom Reilly Building C4

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Agnes Jones House E1

Albert Court E3

Atlantic Point B4

The Arch D1

Byrom Point C4

Capital Gate E3

Cedar House E1

Copperas House D3

Glassworks B4

Grand Central D2

Grenville Street C1

Hardman House E1

Horizon Heights D2

Larch House E1

Moorfield B3

Marybone 1, 2 and 3 B4

St Andrew’s Gardens E3

St. Luke’s View D1

Andrew Cooper

E: a.j.cooper@ljmu.ac.uk

T: 0151 904 6365

Ben Kibble Smith

E: B.H.KibbleSmith@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6383

Carolyne Berry

E: C.M.Berry@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6366

Catherine Shillito

E: C.H.Shillito@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6364

Chris Prescott

E: C.J.Prescott@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6356

Karen Forman

E: K.Forman@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6361

Sharon Roden

E: S.Roden@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 904 6486

For general enquires get in contact with LJMU Outreach:

E: Outreach@ljmu.ac.uk

T: 0151 904 6384/6385

The University offers the information contained here as a general guide only to teachers and careers advisors across the UK. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding. The information in this guide is correct at the time of going to press (November 2020) and the University hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this guide.

However, along with organisations up and down the country, we are adapting to significant challenges presented by the coronavirus crisis. As a result, we are planning to take an active blended approach to our academic delivery, with a mixture of online and face-toface teaching to adapt to the restrictions of social distancing whilst these are in place. These restrictions or changes to them may result in parts of an academic programme such as field trips, projects, placements, teaching and assessments that are referenced in this brochure being delivered in a different way (such as teaching and assessments) or not being provided (for example field trips, placements).

In addition, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the publication relates and the university reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to the course, modules and facilities if necessary. Please use this brochure in conjunction with the University website, which we shall maintain and keep up-to-date. The University reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify in any way the information contained in this guide. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and it is not binding on prospective students, students or the university. For further information on the LJMU admissions policy, please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/admissions

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