MAC711 - Academies Unit Brochure

AcAdEmiEs And TrusT uniT supporT offEr for 2011-12

Enhancing student success – what we can do for you

1 conTEnTs

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03 introducing the Academies and Trusts unit

04 How to contact us

05 supporting your needs

07 Building a programme for students

08 programme sessions

support for the project and Extended project Qualification

Employability and personal skills development

sTEm subjects (science, Technology, Engineering, mathematics)

creative schools

Aspiration raising

31 Transition programmes

Year 5

Year 6

Year 11

35 summer schools

37 Extended project Qualification resources

39 support for staff and Governors

40 safeguarding training

41 Additional information

fees and charges

prices

service Level Agreements

Contents

The University of Wolverhampton has a widely recognised reputation for widening participation, based on a proven track record of successful delivery of widening participation activities, as well as meeting key performance indicators in this area. The changing landscape of higher education presents new challenges to the University and, in response, to re-think its approach to widening participation and school engagement.

National education policy has lead to changes which have resulted in new school structures in the shape of Academies, Trusts and, more recently, Free Schools and University Technical Colleges. These emerging structures give schools new opportunities but also represent significant challenges. With relevant experience and access to a wide variety of expertise and resources, the University of Wolverhampton is well placed to lead development and provide support.

Over the last two years, the University of Wolverhampton has developed a national reputation for its work with Academies and Trusts. This has led to an increase in requests for support. The Academies and Trusts Unit was therefore created to manage the University’s relationships and activities with these new school structures.

Our mission is to enhance the student experience and make it one that leads to success – wherever you are in your learning journey.

Welcome to the Academies and Trusts Unit. Be assured that you will be looked after by experts in the field. Whether it is support for your Academy Development Plan, student centred activities, staff CPD or governors’ training – we’ve got it covered.

Prof Sir Geoff Hampton

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton

Introducing the Academies and Trusts Unit

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Professor Sir Geoff HamptonDeputy Vice-Chancellor

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For further information, or if you wish to discuss opportunities for collaboration, please contact:

Academies and Trusts UnitUniversity of WolverhamptonWulfruna StreetWolverhamptonWV1 1LY

Tel: 01902 518429Email: [email protected] Web: www.wlv.ac.uk/atu Online shop: www.atushop.co.uk

How to contact us

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Supporting your needsHere is the deal: the Academies and Trusts Unit can offer you support in a variety of ways. The diagram opposite highlights just some of the solutions that we can bring to what Academies tell us are some of the challenges they face. The solutions introduced are student-facing, focusing on the student experience and on improving students’ skills and learning success. If, having perused the offer in these pages, you can’t find anything that quite meets your needs, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to come up with a more bespoke offer.

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The Academies and Trust Unit will broker the perfect solution for your needs, drawing upon the expertise within the University of Wolverhampton. Our knowledge through sponsoring academies as well as our wider support activities in this area, ensure that our solutions are highly relevant, constantly updated and of the highest quality.

What sets our solutions apart is the link to higher education from other providers in this area. We want to raise aspirations and ease transition, ensuring that when students arrive at University they are well-equipped and prepared for success.

This is why we have developed those particular themes and topics.

From our research with Academies and the wider pre-entry teacher we have identified a particular focus on STEM and Study Skills.

Details on sessions can be found from page 8 to 28.You can either design a half or whole day programme within themes, or ‘pick and mix’ across a range of themes.

Academic skills

Personal development

and employability

Subject focused

Transition

Half and full day University campus visits

Workshops and practical activities

Guru lectures and presentations

Summer Schools

Teaching and Learning Resources

Student Coaching and Mentoring

Academies Development

Solutions

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Building a programme for studentsThis publication will provide you with all of the information you need in order to create themed solutions that meet your needs. Programmes can be structured in half-day; full-day and multiple day format, ie. summer school (residential or non-residential).

Full day programme(up to 5 hours)

Introduction

Session 1

Session 2

Lunch

Session 3

Session 4

Evaluation and finish

Choice of sessions include;

Subject supportGuru lectureCampus tourCareersAcademic skillsWorkshopEmployabilityHE preparation session

Each programme is split into one-hour blocks. Full or half-day programmes can be filled by selecting from the menu of sessions, (each lasting between one to four hours), that are outlined on subsequent pages.

A programme starts with an introduction covering health and safety, aims and objectives and an explanation of the sessions. At the end of the programme participants will be asked to provide feedback and complete a form that evaluates the programme against its aims and objectives. A copy of the evaluation report is provided for you after the event. Shorter programmes may contain a break, while longer programmes will include time for both a break and lunch.

Each session is priced per pupil or per session, further details are available on page 41.

Half day programme(up to 3 hours)

Introduction

Session 1

Session 2

Evaluation and finish

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These sessions are offered on a ‘pick and mix’ basis allowing the creation of a bespoke programme that meets the needs of you and your learners. The sessions are delivered by the University’s own team of enthusiastic and experienced professional academic skills tutors.

Pupils can expect to gain:• Greater confidence in their abilities and

interpersonal skills• Better preparation for the challenges ahead in

further and higher level study• Enhanced study skills relevant to future studies

(eg. Extended Project) and progression to higher education

• A chance to experience higher education.

Academic and Study Skills Development

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Activity nameWhat is Academic Writing?

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionWhat is the academic environment? What is critical thinking, time management and understanding how to learn? In this session your students will learn essential strategies to improve their comprehension in reading and applying what they have read to their writing.

Key wordsStudy SkillsKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 1 - 3

Activity nameHow to reference information sources

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionOne of the characteristics of academic writing is the referencing required. Referencing illustrates that the writer has read sources and is including them in their writing. This session is a step by step guide to perfecting in-text referencing and writing a bibliography.


Activity nameHow to structure written work effectively

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionStrong, clear writing must have structure. This session will help your students work out a sequence of points for their written work, making the appropriate links from one point to the next and working on the logical sequence of the text.


Activity nameHow to support ideas and opinions with facts

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionAcademic writing normally requires that ideas and opinions are supported with facts, statistics, quotations and other types of information. There are three main ways of doing this, by quoting, paraphrasing and summary writing. This session will help your students correctly use these three tools in their academic writing.


Activity nameDemystifying grammar – a guide to improved writing

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionNouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs; what are they and how are they used? This session intends to take the mystery out of grammar with clear definitions of terms, explanations and examples of ‘rules’. As a hallmark of a good academic style, good grammar will help your students improve their writing.


Activity nameExam styles and techniques

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionThis presentation introduces students to the exam styles and techniques encountered in higher education.


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Activity nameProject planning and information gathering

Capacity15-30

Duration3 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionSession covers:- How to plan and develop your project- Using libraries and learning centres effectively (including practical activity in the university’s Learning Centre)- Gathering data: questionnaires and focus groups (with practical activity in questionnaire development)


Activity nameEvaluating and presenting evidence

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionSession covers:- Evaluating evidence- Analysing and presenting numerical data- Writing to purpose


Activity nameCritical thinking

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionPresentation and practical session encouraging students to gain experience of debating a topic of general interest and in thinking critically


Activity nameLecture note-taking

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionStudents practise note-taking in a specimen lecture, followed by group and plenary discussions of outcomes to develop guidelines on note-taking


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Support for the project and Extended Project QualificationThe University of Wolverhampton values the range of skills that the diploma project (level 2) and Extended Project (level 3) qualification help to develop in pupils. Particularly for those that wish to progress onto University, the project offers the opportunity to experience the self-directed learning style which is a characteristic of higher-level study.

Therefore we are pleased to offer the Project Support Programme. A structured sequence of sessions timetabled to suit the needs of the pupils that can be delivered either at the school/college or on a university campus. These sessions are offered on a ‘pick and mix’ basis allowing the creation of a bespoke programme that meets the needs of your learners. The sessions are delivered by the University’s own team of enthusiastic and experienced professional academic skills tutors.

for details of our online resources in support of student skills development for the EpQ, please refer to page 37.

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Activity nameSelect and focus

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionWhere do I start? Choosing a topic, selecting a title, defining objectives.

Key wordsStudy SkillsKey Stages 4 & 5

Activity nameStep by step planning

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionHow should I plan? What are the stages? How long will it take to complete each stage?Project planning, scoping and timescales.


Activity nameFinding and using information

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionHow do I gather information? How can I learn to be critical? A guide to useful sources, reading, note taking and finding the facts you need.Data and information collection, research methods, reading skills, analysing and presenting data, validity of source material, identifying bias, making effective notes.


Activity namePresenting your findings

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionHow do I show what I have found out? Effective ways to present project work in academic, clear, and interesting ways. Conducting a literature review, evidencing work, bibliographies, referencing, bringing a project to life, PowerPoint and presenting skills.


Activity nameWatch your language

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionHow do I write up my project? Being clear and writing with authority. Academic writing skills, tone, formality, vocabulary, meeting the needs of a specific audience


Activity nameEnding and reflecting

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionLooking back on your work and looking forward as a learnerEvaluating the project, reflecting on personal skills.


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Employability - personal skills developmentThe activities are designed to stimulate, give a better understanding of the world of work and higher education, and prepare pupils for the future. They include a group task plus a series of workshops and self-directed study. Pupils will develop the personal, learning and thinking skills needed to progress into employment or higher education. Pupils will study on a university campus, have access to the latest facilities and be supported throughout by university staff.

Pupils can expect to gain:

• Greater confidence in their abilities and interpersonal skills• Better preparation for the challenges ahead in study and

employment• Better knowledge of an employment sector and greater

understanding of the relevance of studies to the world of work• A chance to experience higher education.

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Activity nameAssertiveness

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionWhat is assertiveness and why is it important in the work environment? Students will learn how to identify assertive, aggressive and passive behaviour. They will consider the advantages of assertive behaviour through case studies and take part in practical exercises to practise assertive responses.

Key wordsCareers, PSHEKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

Activity nameWritten applications

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionMarketing yourself through your CV and Application Forms.Students will examine the language, layout and content of effective CVs and application forms. They will then take part in practical exercises to develop their own applications.


Activity nameInterview skills

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionMaking a good impression at interview.In this session students will explore:Why employers interview and what they are looking for.Preparation of answers to typical questions.The non-verbal aspects of interview performance, e.g. body language, what to wear.Role-play activities to practise aspects of the interview process.


Activity namePresentation skills

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionThis workshop consists of two elements: 1) Making presentations as part of a selection process for work or university course. Tips on how to plan and prepare the talk and materials; 2) Examination of non-verbal aspects of giving a presentation. Advice on how to grab the audience’s interest and involvement.


Activity nameCareers in…subject and/or industry

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionThese sessions will provide the student with the opportunity to gain an insight into the relationship between HE courses and graduate routes and careers in particular subject areas. The student will gain an understanding of the nature and scope of the sectors and the employment opportunities which exist within them.


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Activity nameCreating a Personal Development Plan

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionPractical session encouraging students to exercise reflective skills in relation to their personal development and develop a PDP relevant to their individual needs and interests.


Activity nameWorking in teams

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionSession aims to develop students’ effective team working skills through a presentation and practical exercise

Key wordsPSHE, PLTSKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

Activity nameEffective communication

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionThis session encourages students to understand the role of communications in organisations, followed by a workshop on effective PowerPoint presentations, including a practical activity – delivering a PowerPoint presentation on an advertising campaign


Activity nameTime management

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionA workshop in which students are given strategies to develop effective time management.


Activity nameCommercial awareness

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionIn this workshop students will develop a better understanding of how organisations work, including a practical activity in carrying out a SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) analysis.


Activity namePlanning and organisation

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionThis session encourages students to understand the skills required in commercial project planning and gain practical experience of project planning.


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Activity name Group problem-solving and presentations

Capacity15-30

Duration3 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionStudents undertake a group research activity with choice of topic (researching Students’ Union, Student Gateway, Learning Services), followed by:Developing a group presentation on research findings – contribution to a ‘Freshers Guide’ on student support, followed by: Group presentations and critique of other groups’ presentations

Key wordsStudy Skills, PLTSKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

Activity nameMarketing your school/college/academy

Capacity15-30

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionTo introduce students to the concept of marketing with a particular focus on: i) Product evaluation; ii) Audience identification; iii) Persuasive WritingTo encourage students to identify the potential customer base for their school/college/ academy and consider the needs/desires of that audience in relation to the services that the institution will offer.To encourage students to critically evaluate the institution in terms of the aforementioned customer needs criteria.To encourage students to think creatively and work together as a team to produce a marketing tool to promote their institution.Through the production of the marketing material students will be introduced to the concept of rhetoric and the importance of words/images involved in the construction of persuasive marketing tools.

Key wordsBusiness, MarketingKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

Subject support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) These sessions are designed to support schools and colleges in the delivery of STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Examples include a Maths Workshops; an Engineering Challenge, and Careers in Science, a chance for students to find out more about courses and careers beyond sixth form. Larger programmes may be developed for National Science and Engineering Week.

The aims of these sessions are to provide an opportunity for students to: • Develop their skills in and understanding of STEM subjects• Use industry-standard facilities in science and engineering • Gain a better understanding of careers leading from STEM

subjects and appropriate HE routes

SCIENCE

Activity nameCareers in Science

Capacity10-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionA talk about the wide diversity of careers available to those who have studied science to degree or HND level. The talk will also focus on specific routes to those careers.

Key wordsScienceKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 - 3

Activity nameIntroduction to cardiovascular and respiratory physiology (Level 2)

Capacity15-24

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThis workshop considers the vital roles that the cardiovascular and respiratory systems play in our daily activities. Students will look at the structure of the heart using our life size anatomical model, consider the events involved in each heart beat and record their own Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Key wordsDiploma (SAL)Science (Biology)PEKey Stage 4Level 2

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Activity nameInvestigating the cardiovascular system (Level 3)

Capacity15-24

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThis workshop allows students to investigate the function of the cardiovascular system in health and disease. Students will be introduced to our life-size patient simulator who looks and acts like a real patient! This will be used to introduce students to ways in which the cardiovascular system can be investigated medically and gain an appreciation of how these investigations can be used to diagnose what is wrong with a patient show-ing signs of common cardiovascular diseases.

Key wordsDiploma (SAL)Science (Biology)PE Key Stages 4 & 5 Level 3

Activity nameInvestigating the respiratory system (Level 3)

Capacity15-24

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThis workshop allows the student to consider the role that the respiratory system undertakes in providing oxygen to support the activities of our body. Students will have the opportunity to take measurements from their own respiratory systems, using spirometry and a vitalograph to assess the speed at which air is moved out of the lungs.

Key wordsDiploma (SAL)Science (Biology)PEKey Stages 4 & 5Level 3

Activity nameForensic Science Workshops

Capacity15-24

Duration1 hour

PriceB

Activity descriptionWe offer practical workshops exploring a wide variety of aspects of forensic science including analysis of fingerprints, blood splatter, DNA, ballistics and what physical anthropology - looking at people’s bones - can tell us.

Key wordsScience Key Stages 3 & 4 Levels 1 & 2

Activity nameEnviro-Quiz

Capacity15-50

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionA fun way of testing your students’ knowledge of the environment and environmental issues facing the world today. Students can test their own level of knowledge or compete in a team against other teams.

Key wordsKey Stages 3 & 4 Levels 1 & 2

Activity nameDoing and Presenting Science Research

Capacity15-24

Duration2 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionA practical activity in environmental science designed to introduce year 8 and 9 students to the methods of carrying out a piece of scientific research. The session introduces the concepts of hypothesis formulation and testing, sampling using specialist equipment, and simple statistical ways of evaluating results. Sessions for older students are in preparation – please enquire.

Key wordsScienceKey Stages 3 - 5Levels 1 - 3

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Support for the project and extended project qualification

TECHNOLOGY

Activity name3D modelling for urban spaces

Capacity15-24

Duration3 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionThe session will commence with an introduction to Sketchup 3D modelling and how this can be used to visualise the planning of urban spaces and how Google Earth can be used to view a local region.Students will then use the Sketchup software to create 3D models of the urban environment.

Key wordsDiploma (CBE)D&T, ITKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

Activity nameIntroduction to Google SketchUp

Capacity15-24

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThis is a beginner’s “hands-on” introduction to using SketchUp version 7. This introductory course is aimed at trainees (including teachers) with little or no 3 dimensional drawing or SketchUp experience, but who want to start to create 3 dimensional models using SketchUp. As a result of the activity, students will be able to construct complex shapes using the basic shape elements contained within SketchUp. This is the first step toward creating models for inclusion in Google Earth. Sessions can be tailored for teachers only, pupils only or both learning together.

Key wordsDiploma (CBE, Eng, MPD, IT)D&T, ITKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3Staff CPD

Activity nameSoftware training

Capacity15-24

Duration4 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThe University can also provide further training sessions for the following software that may be used in the Design and Technology and Creative and Media Curriculum: Introduction to Kerkythea, Solid Edge Free 2D and DESI-III. Other Commercial Software Courses available; AutoCAD 2D; AutoCAD 3D AutoCAD Architecture and Solid WorksThe above commercial software training can be offered from Beginner to Expert levels. Sessions can be tailored for teachers only, pupils only or both learning together.

Key wordsDiploma (CBE, Eng, MPD, IT)D&T, ITKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3Staff CPD

Activity nameRobocode

Capacity15-30

Duration 2 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionThis is a programming activity where you get to create your own automated attack unit.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)ITKey Stages 3 – 5Levels 1 - 3

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Skills Development (Academic and Study)

ENGINEERING

Activity nameCareers in Mechanical, Automotive or Electronic Engineering

Capacity10-30

Duration1 hour each

PriceA

Activity descriptionThese sessions will provide an insight into Engineering Design and the career opportunities that exist via the graduate route

Key wordsDiploma (Eng, MPD)Key Stages 4 & 5

Activity nameBuilding an aircraft wing

Capacity10-20

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThis session begins with a presentation on what careers are available in Engineering and the qualifications needed for these. This will be followed by a workshop that involves students making a model of an aeroplane with simple materials such as paper, sticks and glue.

Key wordsDiploma (CBE, Eng, MPD)D&TKey Stages 3 & 4Levels 1 - 3

Activity nameBuilding a straw tower

Capacity15-20

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionStudents will be given a brief presentation about Civil Engineering as a career and HE opportunities available at the University. Students will then be divided into groups for the workshop which will be conducted in a specialist Construction lab. The competition to build a tower from drinking straws will require the tower to be a maximum of 400mm in height and capable of holding 150ml of water. The tower which can hold the maximum volume will win depending upon the weight of the tower.

Key wordsDiploma (CBE, Eng, MPD)D&TKey Stages 3 & 4Levels 1 - 3

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MATHS

Activity namePop Maths Quiz

Capacity20-100

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionThePop Maths Quiz is run in a traditional pub quiz style, with teams trying to solve maths questions (there are normally around 100 entrants). The Quiz lasts around an hour with prizes awarded at the end and is usually followed by a public lecture for parents and pupils.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)Maths, ITFunctional SkillsKey Stages 3 & 4Levels 1 - 3

Activity nameHands on Maths activities

Capacity15-30

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionWith over 350 Maths activities, starting with those suitable for Year 1 and reaching up to Year 13, these sessions are suitable for pupils from all key stages. The aim is to promote the exploration, and mathematical discussion, of the problems encountered, as well as just solving them.

The activities will provide a brief experience of some elements of what practicing mathematicians do in real-life. These include:

- problem solving - insight development- ideas exploration - solution achievement- discussion with colleagues - outcome interpretation

All this takes place in a non-confrontational and non-competitive setting encompassing both challenge and enjoyment.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)Maths, ITFunctional SkillsKey Stages 1 - 5Levels 1 - 3

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Creative schools

Activity nameAnimation – stop-go and Maya

Capacity15-20

Duration2 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionThe workshop explores a range of stop motion techniques using simple puppets and under the camera digital capture. The opportunity in the workshop is to experiment with and a range of media (puppet and claymation) to produce a short animation.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)ArtKey Stages 3 – 5Levels 1 - 3

Activity nameWeb design

Capacity15-25

Duration2 hours

PriceA

Activity descriptionWeb Design – Using html and Java Script to create personalised web pages, using multimedia web technologies (video, music, images).Can be delivered to different age groups. Levels of difficulty can be changed.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)Art, ITKey Stages 3 – 5Levels 1 – 3

Activity nameMat-ex (material experimentation)

Capacity15-25

Duration2 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionMat – Ex is a flexible workshop where students are given the opportunity to design and build conceptual innovations to meet a tailored design brief (brief can be provided to aid other studies or set at random by deliverer). Students are challenged to work in teams to produce a model using materials common to professional design practice. Objectives: To understand and show proficiency of hand sketching and prototype modelling; To contribute creatively to a group and to openly discuss and share design opinion.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, MPD)Art / DesignKey Stages 3 & 4Levels 1 & 2

We offer schools the opportunity to construct a creative offering with the University of Wolverhampton that supports and enhances the school’s curriculum:

- Workshops and Masterclasses in half or full-day formats- Postgraduate Artists in Residence Scheme- Visits and/or participation in University Shows- Tailor-made talks and lectures for staff and students- Attendance at ‘Guru’ Lectures at the University Workshops

Half-day or full day workshops can be offered to schools, including but not restricted to the following options. (NB. sessions can also be included which explore themes including employability, HE awareness, raising aspirations and attainment alongside the subject-specific offering).

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Activity nameThe complex nature of footwear

Capacity15-25

Duration2 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionHow to communicate ideas without using words. This workshop introduces students to the core, everyday skills used throughout the creativity industries and challenges students to communicate their original ideas in both 2D and 3D mediums. Objectives: To understand and show proficiency of hand sketching and prototype modelling; To contribute creatively to a group and to openly discuss and share design opinion.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, MPD)Art / DesignKey Stages 3 & 4Levels 1 & 2

Activity name2D animation

Capacity15-25

Duration3 hours

PriceB

Activity descriptionUsing Toon Boom Studio 2D animation software, students will learn how to animate a ball rolling across a simple terrain. Students will also develop an understanding of how to use the software to create a traditional cut out style animation using templates. To understand the principles of movement, action, within animation.

Key wordsDiploma (CM, IT)Art, Design, ITKey Stages 3 – 5Levels 1 - 3

Activity name‘A bridge too far’ or ‘Why we don’t fall through the floor!’

Capacity12-16

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionStudents will use ‘unusual’ materials to design and make a structure that will explore the fundamental principles of design related to the world around them. They will work in teams to design and make a structure using drawing, basic making skills and good communication skills to solve a given task.

Key wordsDiploma (MPD)Art, Design, DTKey Stage 4Level 1 & 2

Activity nameT- shirt printing

Capacity12-16

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionPupils will learn to prepare and apply a printed design to plain t-shirts. Pupils will learn the basics of screen printing to fabric.

Key wordsDiploma (CM)Art, Design, DTKey Stages 2 – 5Levels 1 – 3

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Activity nameSand casting

Capacity12-14

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionGlass casting using sand moulds which are made by impressing three-dimensional objects and models into the moulding sand or by taking impressions from them in resin sand. Understanding the principles and technique of hot glass casting.

Key wordsDiploma (CM)Art, DesignKey Stages 4 & 5

Activity nameCeramics: surface pattern decoration

Capacity12-14

Duration3 hours

PriceC

Activity descriptionIn this activity students will explore the techniques of decorating ceramic tiles.

Key wordsDiploma (CM)Art, DesignKey Stages 3 & 4

Other workshops which have been offered to school groups include felt-making and Blue and Green Screen. Workshops in a range of practical subjects may also be offered by our Postgraduate Art Practitioners and external arts partners.

Also available – workshops that explore context and theory underpinning art practice which can support the school curriculum, encourage critical thinking and reflection, and prepare students for the demands of HE study.

Postgraduate Artist in Residence SchemeOur trained and CRB cleared Postgraduate Artists in Residence can develop and deliver workshops in-school. This programme accommodates a sustained relationship with schools, staff and the artist to develop new creative skills in students. The programme can be related to a specific school theme (eg. health or recycling), the creative curriculum or can be developed in liaison with your chosen artist. Artists are recruited from a number of discipline areas including, but not restricted to: glass, ceramics, textiles, fine art and photography. Visits and/or participation in School of Art & Design Shows

Schools are invited to attend the Graduate and MA Shows at the University and a visit package can be built around this which may include workshops or talks delivered by our student artists. Separate shows at the School of Art & Design are held for schools participating in the Postgraduate Artist in Residence Scheme and the Design and Technology Network.

Tailor-made talks by staff and studentsA programme of lectures can be delivered by University staff and students about their own practice or University study in specific Arts disciplines.

Guru and guest lecturesThe School of Art and Design is committed to providing opportunities for guests and Honorary Graduates to develop lectures that stimulate, inspire and inform our students and these can be made available to school visits. Participating Honorary Degree awardees include: Goldie, Wayne Hemmingway and Barbara Hulanicki (Biba).

Aspiration raising

The following sessions are ideal for those pupils thinking about progressing into higher education. Particularly suitable for sixth form students, they may also be considered for younger pupils as part of a programme aimed at raising awareness of, and aspirations for, University-level study.

Activity nameStudent life workshop

Capacity10-25

Duration1 hour each

PriceA

Activity descriptionGroup work with current University students. Activities could include:- University jargon-buster- Interviewing a University student- Courses / careers links- Budgeting: planning a weekly budget- Timetabling: planning a weekly student timetable

Key wordsPSHEKey Stages 2 – 5Levels 1 - 3

Activity nameCampus tours

Capacity10-25

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionA flexible tour of central facilities that can include:IT facilities, Learning Centre, Students Union, teaching facilities. Optional extras: student accommodation (all campuses), Arena Theatre (City Campus), Sports Centre (Walsall Campus)

Key wordsPSHEKey Stages 2 – 5Levels 1 - 3

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Aspiration raising

Activity name Generic presentations and workshops

Capacity10-25

Duration1 hour each

PriceA

Activity descriptionTopics covered include:- Is HE For Me?- Choosing a University & Course- Finances of University Study- Budgeting- Writing Personal Statements- Preparing to Start University

Key wordsPSHEKey Stages 4 & 5Levels 2 - 3

Activity nameWhy go to university?

Capacity10-25

Duration1 hour

PriceA

Activity descriptionThis interactive session explores the reasons why people go to University, their hopes and fears and the skills needed for, and developed further by, Higher Education. Pupils will be asked to work on tasks individually and in groups. The session also looks at knowledge transfer, comparing what happens at school with University.

Key wordsPSHEKey Stage 4 & 5Levels 2 & 3

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Transition programmesYear 5 programmeThis one-day programme is aimed at pupils from primary feeder schools and aims to introduce the participants to the idea of moving to a new school and making new friends. This is achieved by splitting the pupils into groups and taking them through a range of fun practical workshops and activities.

Examples of activities run in previous programmes include:

• Art• Dance• Spanish• Japanese

Pupils will get to take part in a variety of activities, make new friends, meet the teachers and engage with students and staff from the University.

Price band B.

Year 6 programmeThis programme is designed to help Year 6 pupils prepare for transition to their new school or Academy.

The programme consists of a full school day of activities on the two campuses of the Academy, a full day on a University of Wolverhampton campus, plus a parents’ evening following the two days. The programme will be preceded by a two-hour training session for Student Ambassadors from the two Academy schools and the University of Wolverhampton, to prepare them for supporting the Transition Programme.

Aims and objectives

• To help Year 6 pupils find out about the new Academy to which they will be going in Year 7 and know what to expect.

• To allow pupils to explore appropriately targeted fun activities that help with confidence-building, communication and team-working.

• To remove barriers around making new friends and mixing with children from other schools.

• To provide pupils with a light introduction to University.

• To enhance the communication and supportive skills of Academy students and University students.

• To give an opportunity for parents to become familiar with the Academy and talk to staff.

Price band C.

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Year 11 programmeThis programme is designed to prepare students for successful transition to level 3 from a personal and academic skills perspective. A combination of practical group workshops and sessions which focus on developing individual plans form a varied programme which will be fun, interactive and practical. The proposals are based on the latest research in the area of transition across educational phases and sectors and benefit from being mapped into progression beyond the specifics of the transition day.

Aims

• To develop an understanding of the different expectations of level 3 learning and prepare students to develop independent and collaborative learning skills.

• Develop confidence in workshops that foster an understanding of communication, time management and leadership skills through group work.

• To prepare students for the academic expectations of the level 3 curriculum and beyond, providing them with skills, strategies and tools to support their own personal and learning development.

• To introduce students to University electronic collections and resources to support and enhance their work.

Learning outcomes

• An understanding of the expectations of studying at level 3 and the academic skills required.

• An individual audit of skills for level 3 success and a personal action plan for skills which need further development.

• Registration as a Junior Associate Student at the University and training to help students identify electronic collections and resources to support their own studies (eg. study guides, skills4learning software).

Development of time management, communication, teamwork and planning skills of benefit in Sixth Form and in further and higher education.

Price band C.

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Summer schoolsSummer schools are an excellent opportunity for pupils to receive an extended ‘real life’ experience of University. Typically lasting three days, available as residential or non-residential courses, summer schools can be themed to support the school specialism, used as an aid to transition, or used to run a mini-project. Summer Schools are available for 2 or 3 days, residential or non-residential.

Summer schools are located on a University campus and supported by University staff and students. Residential programmes will include an extended day, evening activities, overnight accommodation in student Halls of Residence, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

An example three day programme for Year 11/12 pupils is provided adjacent;

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7.30am Wake up calls Wake up calls

8.00am

8.30am Arrival at Halls of Residence/Registration and settle into

bedroom

Breakfast (Refectory) Breakfast (Refectory)

9.00am Group A Activity 3

Group B Information gathering

Poster preparation

9.30am

10.00am UTC Staff Introduction and Icebreaker

10.30am Break (10.20-10.40) Activity 4

11.00am Introduction to programme and Pebblepad

Group A Activity 3

Group B Information gathering11.30am

12.00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.30pm Group A Activity 1

Group B Activity 1 Group A Information gathering

Group B Activity 3 Poster display

13.00pm

13.30pm Evaluation and Feedback

14.00pm Group A Activity 2 / Break 15:15

Group B Activity 1 / Break 15:15

14.30pm Break Break15.00pm Return to Halls of

Residence / Personal Time

15.30pm Finding out information How to present your ideas

16.00pm information gathering for project

Information gathering for project and poster preparation Departure from Halls of

Residence 16.30pm

17.00pm

17.30pm Return to Halls of Residence / Personal Time

Return to Halls of Residence / Personal Time18.00pm

18.30pm Travel to Zorba’s Travel to Zorba’s

19.00pm Evening Activity Zorba’s Greek

Restaurant

Evening Activity Zorba’s Greek Restaurant19.30pm

20.00pm

20.30pm

21.00pm

21.30pm

22.00pm Return to Halls of Residence Return to Halls of Residence

23.00pm Night Management Night Management

price band d. residential: £190 per pupil / non-residential £110 per pupil. (prices subject to change)

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Extended Project Qualification resources

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Extended Project Qualification resources

Mastering and managing your Extended Project In response to increasing interest in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the University of Wolverhampton has created a suite of highly interactive online support resources.

Through these resources we bring access to expertise from the higher education sector in the crucial area of academic literacy development. These resources will help students become successful independent learners, able to plan, access resources and create high quality academic work. This is an ideal way of preparing them not only for successful study at university level, but also to equip them with the effective life skills associated with autonomous learning. The Distance Learning Toolkit which supports both the delivery and learning of the EPQ consists of these components:

1. Self-standing parcels which are thematically linked into the assessment outcomes for all Awarding Bodies’ specifications: AQA, Edexcel, OCR.

2. A reflective online journal which, as an e-portfolio, acts as both a reflective tool and repository for students’ work.

3. Asynchronous electronic University tutor support through the online journal and access to designated surgery slots.

4. A portfolio of online guest lectures on a variety of specialist themes.

5. Access to a range of the University of Wolverhampton’s resources.

The resources are accessed through an online, password-protected platform to which teachers and students have access.

The resources are available in a range of combinations which provide flexibility and ensure tailored packages of support.

Complete package, £29.99 per student for orders of up to 15 students*• Contains everything you need to deliver the EPQ.• All parcels listed below.• FREE teacher notes and additional resources.• Junior Associate Student Status for students, entitling

them to structured use of academic resources at the University of Wolverhampton.

• Parcels embedded in e-portfolio, adding reflective journal component.

• Resources are web-based and can therefore be accessed any place, any time.

• Resources can be linked into institutional Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs).

* discounts are available for orders over 15, reducing the cost per student.

Range of individual parcels, £5 eachThe following two parcels are included with each purchase;

• Introduction to the EPQ • How to use this resource

Discounts are available for schools wishing to buy bulk quantities of any individual learning parcel - please speak to our customer services manager.

1. How to reflect in an academic context 2. How Information Technology can help 3. How to plan the project effectively 4. How to find and use information5. How to consider research ethics 6. How to gather new information 7. How to reference correctly (and what not to do!) 8. How to write academically 9. How to do the EPQ presentation 10. Reflecting and moving forward

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Support for staff and GovernorsProfessional development in creative subjects

Accredited development: 5 credit modules

Introduction to PhotoshopAn introduction to the basic tools and manipulation techniques of Adobe Photoshop including; tool setup and customising the workspace, basic corrections (healing brush, clone stamp etc.) working with selections and layers.

Introduction to IllustratorAn introduction to the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator including; selection, aligning, drawing, creating Shapes, colour, painting and producing artwork for print.

Introduction to IndesignAn introduction to the basic desktop publishing using Adobe Indesign including; text and text boxes, frames, styles, placing images and exporting work for publishing.

Postgraduate Module in Creative Practice which can contribute to MA level Awards

AD4060 Professional PracticeThis module will provide an opportunity for you to fully develop professional skills needed in presenting your work and to engage with the professional sphere. The module will give you the opportunity to gain studio based or industrial experience in an area related to your studio practice. You will self-negotiate a placement or live project of your choice. This can include portfolio review, writing a teaching programme, workshops, planning a public exhibition or delivery of practice in any other professional context. You will be encouraged to collaborate/negotiate with professionals to gain industrial experience.

Other CPD support for teachers • Support with planning and executing a creative curriculum. • Exploring new media and viral technologies.• Mapping of Arts based PGCE attainment (or similar) to

Postgraduate Diplomas.

The School of Art & Design is happy to discuss and develop creative CPD opportunities to meet staff needs for viable cohorts

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Safeguarding trainingIn response to increasing interest from academies, schools and other education providers, the University of Wolverhampton has created a programme of supportive training services to help you manage safeguarding issues for your Governing Body, Senior Leadership Teams and for all staff working with children and vulnerable adults.

We offer a package of training services designed to meet the new Ofsted inspection framework. A bespoke service is also available to match your exact needs.

Governing Body Safeguarding Service TrainingAcademies must have an up-to-date child protection / safeguarding policy in place which has been agreed by the Governing Body and is reviewed annually. The training service covers the following aspects of safeguarding:

• Recent developments in child protection legal obligations and Ofsted.

• Vetting, barring and safer recruitment.• Management of allegations against staff.• Academy security.

Senior Leadership Team - Safeguarding Training• Safer recruitment, vetting and barring guidance.• CRB checks / ISA registration / continuation checks.• Checking identity, qualifications, references, career history.

• Handling allegations against staff.• Whistle blowing.• Disciplinary / Misconduct.• Elements of safer practice.• Legal duties to refer and when to refer.• Record keeping for safeguarding. • The role and responsibilities of the Designated Senior Person

(DSP).

Safeguarding training for teaching and non- teaching members of staff• Pupil health and safety.• Bullying and racist abuse / harassment and discrimination.• Use of physical intervention.• Meeting the needs of pupils with medical conditions.• Educational visits.• Internet safety.• School security.• Elements of safer practice.• Legal duties to refer and when to refer.• Whistle blowing.

Price band D.

£550 per three hour delivery session for up to 25 staff, delivered on Academy premises at your convenience.

Additional informationFees and chargesThere will a charge to cover the costs of delivering and organising the agreed programme or activity. The costs will be agreed beforehand and confirmed within the Service Level Agreement (if applicable). An invoice will be sent to the named contact and should be paid in accordance with the University’s financial regulations. Non attendance without appropriate notice will incur a charge even if the programme was offered at no cost to the customer.

PricesBanded sessionsThe price of each session is banded either A to D to reflect the type of activity and corresponding costs associated with delivery. The variation in price is due to the length of the activity, number/type of staff needed to deliver and/or the cost of materials involved. The price includes a Certificate of Participation for each pupil.

Band A: £10 per student

Band B: £15 per student

Band C: £20 per student

Band D: priced per session

The price does not include refreshments or lunch. If you would like these to be provided then please add £1.20 per pupil for a drink and £4.50 per pupil for lunch (including a drink).

Summer schools Two day non-residential £70Two day residential £130 Three-day non-residential course: £110 per studentThree-day residential course: £190 per student

based on 50 pupils attendingprices subject to change

Service Level AgreementsIn most circumstances schools wishing to enroll students on our programmes will be expected to enter into a Service Level Agreement with the University of Wolverhampton. This document sets out the programme, principal obligations and entitlements between the parties and fees payable. It is signed by an authorised person at the school and the Academies and Trusts Unit.

Prices for CPD, GovernorsTraining and consultancy are competitive and will be negotiated on a case by case basis.

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DisclaimerThe University of Wolverhampton can accept no liability for the accuracy or otherwise of statements in these publications. It is a general guide and there may be changes following publication, which affect the contents. Courses and modules may be altered or withdrawn without notice. Before accepting any place offered on a course, prospective students should be aware that the provision of education services by the University of Wolverhampton is subject to written terms and conditions of contract set out in full on the University’s website at www.wlv.ac.uk

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