benchmark 7: encounters of further and higher education

All students should understand the full range of learning and transition opportunities that are available to them.

 Encounters for learners should reflect the full range of realistic destinations that are available to them.

• By the age of 16, every pupil should have had a meaningful encounter with a provider of the full range of learning opportunities
• By the age of 18, students (where appropriate and a realistic destination)who are considering applying for university should have had at least two encounters to universities to meet staff and students

Useful resources:
Leonard Cheshire Change 100 programme.
NATSPEC – National Association of Specialist Colleges.
UCAS and Care Leavers
Scope Funding disabled students.
Sutton Trust summer schools for disadvantaged students

Government website on Apprenticeships, Supported Internships and Traineeships

Amazing Apprenticeships

Supported Internships

Routes into Work guide