Aimhigher

The Aimhigher project is designed to help more young people from a diverse range of backgrounds access further (FE) and higher (HE) education. 

The project's main aim is to provide a safe and secure environment to enable Year 10 and 11 students to discuss issues with FE/HE students via email.  This will help the Mentee to gain a better understanding of university and college life and the progression route in general.

By becoming involved in the programme and receiving one-to-one support, the Mentee will develop their communication, literacy, ICT, time management and organisational skills.

The key aims that underpin the Aimhigher e-mentoring project are to:

• Break down the barriers to progression into further and higher education;

• Raise aspirations of students;

• Be inclusive and embrace diversity;

• Raise awareness of the opportunities and progression routes into higher education;

• Offer a support network and an opportunity to share experiences;

• Support students with potential who may not see HE as an option because of their social background, low aspirations and low self-esteem for example.

For more information on Aimhigher, contact Bill Pugh on 01254 584089 or via email at bill.pugh@lebp.co.uk

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