Pre-16

We work with primary and secondary schools within the Liverpool City Region, to inspire young people to consider higher education.

Activities for Primary Schools 

We have been delivering inspirational outreach work in primary schools across Merseyside since 2000. We aim to raise aspirations amongst the children and young people we work with, teaching them about their future education journey and choices, and introducing the concept of University. This is delivered through our Students of the Future programme, with sessions taking place either in-school or on campus. Students of the Future is most suitable for Year 6 students, who learn key vocabulary as they work with current undergraduates, who act as positive role models and can answer any questions about life as a university student. Through familiarisation with the University campus and different places to learn, children also become more comfortable with the transition into secondary school. 

Students of the Future is complete free for schools in the Liverpool City Region who meet our widening participation criteria, and is delivered by trained and DBS checked Liverpool Advocates, current students at the University of Liverpool from a variety of subject backgrounds. 

Please contact Emily Walsh (esmailes@liverpool.ac.uk) to find out more and discuss how you can get involved. 

Activities for Secondary Schools 

Our offer for students in Year 7-11 is wide ranging and includes: 

• Campus visits for schools with high proportions of students in receipt of free school meals/pupil premium, or whose students are otherwise under-represented in higher education. We offer both general and subject specific visits, allowing students to experience life at the University first hand. Visits typically include a campus tour, student Q+A with current University of Liverpool students and workshops or taster lectures. Contact widepart@liverpool.ac.uk for more information
• Merseyside Young Health and Life Scientists (MYHLS), delivered in collaboration with the Faculty of Health and Life Science, for students in Years 9-11, who are from under-represented groups and have an interest in studying health and life sciences at University. 
• Summer Schools, allowing Year 10 students from selected local schools to visit the University campus and learn more about the variety of courses available within higher education through hands on academic workshops, talks on Global Opportunities, Student Finance and more, giving them an insight into student life and  how students learn at university. If you'd like to find out more, contact esmailes@liverpool.ac.uk for more information 
• Mentoring and tutoring schemes in schools and community settings for pupils in Years 9-13, both on a small group and individual basis, including the award winning Fast Trackers mentoring programme.