Talks in Schools and Colleges

An informative talk discussing the different options available at the end of Year 11.
(30 mins)

An adaptable series of workshops that can be made bespoke to the needs of your group. The Study Skills series can be run as a one-off workshop, or as a suite of workshops. Topics covered included: visual revision techniques, time management, organisation, goal making, motivation and independent learning. The one off workshop would cover just one or two of these topics for 1hr, the suite of workshops would be five 1hr workshops.

Informative talk giving students useful advice on how to approach their EPQ and project process.

(30 mins)

Benefits of going to university, courses on offer, and how it differs to school and college.

(45 mins)

This talk offers students an insight into what to expect at a UCAS or Higher Education fair and how to get the most out of it. Including top tips and key questions to ask to each Higher Education provider.

(30 mins)

Introducing students to the alternative routes into Higher Education, including providing information, advice and guidance on apprenticeship schemes and how they work to help students to make informed decisions.
(20 mins)

How to narrow down the choices to a manageable number and how university courses differ.

(30 mins)

An insight into what it is like to study at Oxford Brookes University and information about the courses, support services and facilities available to students.

(20 mins)

A general overview of how to navigate the UCAS system, usually linked with writing personal statements.

(20 mins)

How to prepare for and write personal statements. Including dos and don'ts, advice on structure and tips from admissions tutors. Can be delivered as a talk or as an interactive workshop.

(45 mins)

Highlights the support available to students from loans, scholarships and bursaries, as well as providing advice on the student finance process for the academic year 2023/24.

(30 mins)

An insight into student life from the perspective of a current student. Covers topics such as accommodation, social life, societies, sports and studies.

(30-45 mins)

Our drop-in sessions give students the opportunity to seek personalised 1:1 advice and guidance on their personal statement from our trained members of staff. These can be delivered online following safeguarding procedures.

(15 min appointments)

This valuable opportunity gives students the chance to participate in a mock interview, providing them with advice and guidance to develop both their confidence and skills in order to undertake successful interviews. We can also deliver a presentation to prepare students for the mock interviews. These can be delivered online following safeguarding procedures.

(15 min appointments)