In Lincolnshire, young people are less likely to go into higher education than in other areas of the country despite similar GCSE results. LiNCHigher works across Lincolnshire as part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP), funded by the Office for Students (OfS), to change this.
It brings together Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) and the University of Lincoln with 45 schools, colleges and other local organisations to understand how to best create tailored activities and events that give inspiration, increase aspiration and support young people in years 9-13 to plan their future education.
This week’s events will give these young people an opportunity visit a university campus, participate in motivation workshops, learn new revision techniques and try online tools to help them make decisions about future courses and jobs.
Naomi Prendergast, LiNCHigher Project Manager, said, “It’s really important for the local area and our young people that they are supported to achieve their full potential.
There are some excellent further and higher education institutions in Lincolnshire where young people can gain the skills, experience and qualifications to succeed in the work place.
Our Project Team work in schools and in the community throughout the year to raise aspirations and give young people the tools they need to progress onto higher education.
We understand the importance of teachers, parents and carers in this journey and are committed to supporting them too.”
The NCOP week of action (4 – 8 June) shines a spotlight on the national network of partners and will be accompanied by social media activity as well as events across the country.
For further information, please contact Helen Lee on 01522 585623 or email helen.lee@bishopg.ac.uk
Planned Activities
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Monday 4 June |
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Tuesday 5 June |
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Wednesday 6 June |
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Thursday 7 June |
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Friday 8 June |
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