Future Quest
Since 2016/17 we have been one of the key partners* in the Uni Connect Programme funded by the Office for Students, which aims to increase the number of young people from underrepresented backgrounds’ progressing to higher education.
82% of students agree that they could go to university
Making informed choices about higher education
A key part of Future Quest is our cohort programme which replaced the highly successful programmes – Ambitions and Marvellous Me. Future Quest aims to increase the number of young people entering higher education from currently under-represented wards. The programme also raises awareness of the wider benefits of higher education and supports young people to identify potential careers and the pathways into these.
Definition of higher education: Higher education is an optional education pathway that includes university, college and apprenticeship study towards higher-level qualifications such as a degree. Higher education increases students’ chances of entering high skilled careers.
*Along with the University of the West of England, University of Bristol, City of Bristol College and SGS College.
"Students were able to discuss their future plans and discover ways to find out how to get there. I have found the students have a clearer idea on what they are going to do after they finish their GCSEs and feel more confident to talk about it with their peers and teachers."
Teacher
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What has the Future Quest programme given you?
“…confidence to talk to people”
“…opportunities in theatre, (jobs)”
“…to be interacting and interesting with others”
“…time to be me and know that that’s ok”
What did you gain from the Bristol Old Vic workshops?
“Today has helped build my confidence”
“…opportunities in theatre, (jobs)”
“I never knew Bristol Old Vic did work experience!”
“Today I learnt about all the different jobs in the theatre”
“There are more jobs in the theatre than I thought”
“I enjoyed the games and the acting scenes at the end. I want to look more into theatre roles and getting involved”
Previous activities have included:
Aerospace Bristol visit
Skills, preferences and personality profiling day
Bristol Old Vic winter show
Bristol Old Vic workshop
Future Skills day
Speakers Trust public speaking workshop
University of the West of England and University of Bristol campus visits
London visit to the Houses of Parliament, HMS Belfast and a river cruise
Clifton Suspension Bridge visit
Outdoor education day
Employ me! day
UCAS support and mentoring for post-16 students
Other Programmes
The Discover Maths programme was devised to enable students to gain a better understanding of how maths in the classroom links to maths in the real world.
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Improving confidence through speaking, listening and communication skills as part of drama, film, performance and presentation skills.
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