Topic of the Month – April
Exam season is fast approaching! Whether it’s mock exams or the real deal it can be a stressful time for students as they prepare for their assessments. We’re on hand to help out! Check out our top tips from current university students on how to revise, combat stress and achieve your bes
Service Children Research
Service Children can benefit hugely from life in a military family, but they are a group we see under-represented in Higher Education. We know that they may not achieve as highly as their peers, and may have challenges around their well-being. With this in mind, Service Children are a group we are proud to support […]
Hugh Baird: Raising Aspirations
Hugh Baird, in collaboration with Shaping Futures and Fostering Solutions, held two events for foster carers and their families to explore the college, understand the support available to them and the young people in their life, and share their knowledge.
Topic of the Month – March
Student Finance Student Finance applications for 2022-23 open this month, giving students the opportunity to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans. There’s a lot of resources out there that can support students and parents with the application process, as well as providing educators with the tools to give student finance advice. We have rounded […]
Topic of the Month – February
Work Experience Whether you’re a Student, a Parent, an Educator or Employer, we shouldn’t underestimate the positive impact that ‘work experience’ can have in fuelling aspirations for all. There are many ways to sample different careers to see whether they are appealing and provide us with the opportunity to show employers what we’re capable of. […]
Nuffield Research Placements
Do you work with Year 12 learners, or are you in Year 12? Are you interested in being involved in hands-on, engaging science research projects during summer? Well, Nuffield Research Placements are here! These placements give students in Year 12 the opportunity to work alongside researchers and industry professionals and make meaningful contributions towards the […]
Creating Careers Live with Health Education England
Creating Careers Live with Health Education England is back with tons more on offer for learners in Year 9-13 interested in healthcare careers.
The Pay Index: 5 ways to use
Did you know Shaping Futures have partnered with The Pay Index to give every school in our region the latest Labour Market Information? Here’s 5 ways to use the salary comparison tool.
Liverpool John Moores University Video Production Project
Our partner Liverpool John Moores University have created instructional and support videos for students, parents and staff to support our learners in the region.
Step into HE
The City of Liverpool College supported by funds from the Shaping Futures programme, held information and guidance sessions for their learners studying English for Speakers of Other Languages.